The Commodity Specialist will be responsible for sourcing excellence and cost reduction opportunities with a strategic mindset and approach. They will have high visibility and growth potential In-Direct Procurement role working on global commodities with key stakeholders including those at the highest levels in the company.General Responsibilities • Key participant in collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events, making decisions on sourcing event structure, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria • Key participant in activities as required cross-functionally, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing • Responsible for the continuous development of the Procurement function towards the best practices • Delivers corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic vision • Key participant in supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning Experience / Qualifications • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience. • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability 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 • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards • 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 Qualities:<ul><li>English proficient</li><li>Works well under pressure</li><li>Has a team player attitude</li><li>Goal oriented and can meet KPIs</li><li>Has good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Can handle meeting deadline requirements</li></ul>#LI-JH1<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.

Commodity Specialist

The Commodity Specialist will be responsible for sourcing excellence and cost reduction opportunities with a strategic mindset and approach. They will have high visibility and growth potential In-Direct Procurement role working on global commodities with key stakeholders including those at the highest levels in the company.General Responsibilities • Key participant in collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events, making decisions on sourcing event structure, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria • Key participant in activities as required cross-functionally, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing • Responsible for the continuous development of the Procurement function towards the best practices • Delivers corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic vision • Key participant in supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning Experience / Qualifications • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience. • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability 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 • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards • 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 Qualities:<ul><li>English proficient</li><li>Works well under pressure</li><li>Has a team player attitude</li><li>Goal oriented and can meet KPIs</li><li>Has good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Can handle meeting deadline requirements</li></ul>#LI-JH1<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.

Commodity Specialist

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