Global Commodity Manager

2 weeks ago


Burlington, Canada Watts Water Technologies Full time

As the Global Commodity Manager for mechanical components, you will develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, including cast iron/Ductile Iron components, injection molded, stampings and other components. Under the guidance of the Sr. Director, Direct Materials Americas, you will lead efforts to optimize the supply chain, identify world-class suppliers, and collaborate with interdepartmental teams to achieve cost reduction and operational excellence. App annual Spend $40M.

You Have:

- Develop and execute cost reduction strategies aligned with company goals
- Manage important metrics such as Supplier Quality, Service, Cost, Safety, and Integrity.
- Categorize suppliers as Strategic, Grow, Maintain, or Rationalize, and implement appropriate strategies.
- Create and manage a Sourcing Cost Reduction Program (PPV & VAVE) project funnel.
- Develop and maintain a supply chain roadmap, supporting transitions and continuous improvements.
- Lead supplier negotiations and project implementation for assigned commodities for casting and machining.
- Develop relationships with our teams (Engineering, Product Management) and external suppliers.
- Provide escalation support for site purchasing managers and improve supplier performance through global leverage.
- Maintain a Supplier Risk Management Program, focusing on capacity, quality, and delivery.

You Will:

- Bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering, or Supply Chain. MBA and/or APICS/ISM certifications preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in Global Supply Chain Operations (industrial/commercial), with expertise in casting and machining.
- Must have at least two years of experience in a buyer/planner role.
- Commodity experience establishing and implementing strategic plans to deliver world class sourcing of manufactured parts, preferably machined castings and Machined Components.
- International commodity sourcing experience in Canada, Vietnam, Mexico and India is preferred.
- Experience in delivering year-over-year savings in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in a Lean/Six Sigma transformation.
- Willingness to travel 25% domestically and internationally as required
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Work in office environment or Work in a manufacturing environment
- May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.



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