The Commodity Director will be responsible for overseeing a team for purchasing, logistics and other related departments. They ensure that all purchasing requests are completed in an efficient, timely manner, while simultaneously working to lower costs, as well as manage inventory and budgets.General Responsibilities• Directs inventory management and material budgets• Directs implementation of innovative strategies for cost reduction, quality and other aspects• Oversee analyses of market conditions and trends to predict future supply needs• Direct cross functional team in the execution of medium to large strategic sourcing initiatives and the implementation of category strategies• Oversee consistent communication with suppliers to ensure timelines is met• Direct interactions between suppliers and functional teams to answer any questions related to any documents• Oversee negotiations ranging from Long Term Agreements to individual Purchase Orders Experience / Qualifications• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members• Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)• Strong interpersonal &amp; collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customersAdditional Responsibilities:<ul><li>Directs cross company collaborations to promote the lowest total cost of ownership sourcing solutions/value proposition for Stamping, Metals and Ceramics.</li></ul><ul><li>Is responsible for managers securing commercial terms with the suppliers in line with company policies and compliance needs.</li></ul><ul><li>Directs the collaboration with functional areas to agree and secure sourcing suppliers, sourcing recommendations, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria for the Metals, Stamping and Ceramic Categories.</li></ul><ul><li>Directs the continuous development of the Sourcing and Procurement function towards the best practices in procurement and development.</li></ul><ul><li>Advises and strongly influences on the delivering of corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic vision on Metals, Stamping and Ceramic supply continuity.</li></ul><ul><li>Advises and strongly influences implementing communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to upper management, business partners, and suppliers.</li></ul><ul><li>Directs cross functional teams in supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning.</li></ul><ul><li>Support and represent Global Procurement in Business Unit (BU) meetings.</li></ul><ul><li>Decides negotiation strategies and directs managers in negotiations and projects for cost reduction initiatives.</li></ul><ul><li>Directs activities as required cross-functionally, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing concerning protection of supply.</li></ul><ul><li>Be the key contact point of the Categories supplier’s leadership team in order to protect supply.</li></ul><h1>SmarterTogether</h1><ul><li>Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing</li><li>Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication</li><li> As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together </li></ul>Click here to view <a href="https://www.sensata.com/sensata-recruitment-privacy-policy">Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement</a>Click here to view our <a href="https://www.sensata.com/sites/default/files/a/sensata_china_recruitment_privacy_policy.pdf">Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China</a>NOTE:  If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly.  Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.

Since 1963, Dynapower has provided power electronics solutions, along with an array of aftermarket services focused on continuous reliability and efficiency to an ever-expanding global customer base. We are a trusted leader in all types of power conversion equipment including high power rectifiers, inverters, DC/DC converters, integrated battery energy storage systems and transformers for use in hydrogen, e-mobility, energy storage, industrial, mining, defense and research applications. With headquarters and a 150,000 square-foot vertically integrated manufacturing facility in South Burlington, VT, Dynapower is collaborating with our partners and clients to shift the way our world uses power and advance our resilient, clean energy future.

Director, Global Commodity - Stamping, Metals and Ceramic

The Commodity Director will be responsible for overseeing a team for purchasing, logistics and other related departments. They ensure that all purchasing requests are completed in an efficient, timely manner, while simultaneously working to lower costs, as well as manage inventory and budgets.General Responsibilities• Directs inventory management and material budgets• Directs implementation of innovative strategies for cost reduction, quality and other aspects• Oversee analyses of market conditions and trends to predict future supply needs• Direct cross functional team in the execution of medium to large strategic sourcing initiatives and the implementation of category strategies• Oversee consistent communication with suppliers to ensure timelines is met• Direct interactions between suppliers and functional teams to answer any questions related to any documents• Oversee negotiations ranging from Long Term Agreements to individual Purchase Orders Experience / Qualifications• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members• Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)• Strong interpersonal &amp; collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customersAdditional Responsibilities:<ul><li>Directs cross company collaborations to promote the lowest total cost of ownership sourcing solutions/value proposition for Stamping, Metals and Ceramics.</li></ul><ul><li>Is responsible for managers securing commercial terms with the suppliers in line with company policies and compliance needs.</li></ul><ul><li>Directs the collaboration with functional areas to agree and secure sourcing suppliers, sourcing recommendations, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria for the Metals, Stamping and Ceramic Categories.</li></ul><ul><li>Directs the continuous development of the Sourcing and Procurement function towards the best practices in procurement and development.</li></ul><ul><li>Advises and strongly influences on the delivering of corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic vision on Metals, Stamping and Ceramic supply continuity.</li></ul><ul><li>Advises and strongly influences implementing communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to upper management, business partners, and suppliers.</li></ul><ul><li>Directs cross functional teams in supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning.</li></ul><ul><li>Support and represent Global Procurement in Business Unit (BU) meetings.</li></ul><ul><li>Decides negotiation strategies and directs managers in negotiations and projects for cost reduction initiatives.</li></ul><ul><li>Directs activities as required cross-functionally, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing concerning protection of supply.</li></ul><ul><li>Be the key contact point of the Categories supplier’s leadership team in order to protect supply.</li></ul><h1>SmarterTogether</h1><ul><li>Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing</li><li>Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication</li><li>&nbsp;As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together&nbsp;</li></ul>Click here to view <a href="https://www.sensata.com/sensata-recruitment-privacy-policy">Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement</a>Click here to view our <a href="https://www.sensata.com/sites/default/files/a/sensata_china_recruitment_privacy_policy.pdf">Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China</a>NOTE:&nbsp; If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet&nbsp;to apply directly.&nbsp; Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.

Director, Global Commodity - Stamping, Metals and Ceramic

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