Commodity Manager

Supply Chain Management is responsible for sourcing and managing contracts in support of the SCM On-board Services department. The Commodity Manager builds and sustains relationships with business leaders, suppliers, and sourcing
professionals.

Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks):
Required to lead cross-functional teams
Must develop and execute sourcing strategies to align with the business unit's goals, with optimum value, and maintain supply assurance
Leads supplier RFPs, negotiations, and supplier selection
Managing the day-to-day relationship with strategic suppliers and internal business units
Delivering year-over-year savings utilizing Request for Proposals (RFPs) to evaluate pricing and a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to recommendations.
Manages ongoing contract compliance and commercial relationships with suppliers, identifying and pursuing savings strategies
Develops both strategic & tactical plans that create a safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety and wellbeing
Monitoring supplier performance and leading corrective action procedures when necessary, and supports regular business updates
Participate and lead in key client business meetings (e.g., key vendor meetings, customer experience team meetings, financial planning meetings)
Effectively work with all organizational levels required. continuous improvement, and commitment to shareholder value creation
Some travel may be required

Quals--
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
Minimum of 2 years experience in Finance, Supply Chain or other closely related field is required
Demonstrates ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and thinks strategically
Proficiency in the following skills is also required:
o Communication
o Project management, consensus-building, leading cross functional teams
o Presenting to leadership
o Financial analysis and modeling
o MS Office
Self-starter and fully competent in optimizing own capacity
Exhibits leadership capability or experience (whether leading cross-functional teams or direct reports)
Demonstrates openness and flexibility, self-confident when encountering unfamiliar problems, eager to learn and understand commodities and processes, strives for continuous improvement, accepts and builds accountability, and exercises judgment and common sense
Displays organizational values of integrity, respect for people, diversity appreciation, innovation, adherence to ethical standards, challenging the status quo, excellence in performance, teamwork, and commitment to shareholder value creation
Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data
Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles
Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency
Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or closely related field. An advanced degree is strongly preferred.
3 to 4 years of experience in Finance, Supply Chain or closely related field is strongly preferred
Manages work, proficient level of On-board Services commodity expertise, industry research, strategic sourcing, Total cost of ownership/design-to-cost, negotiation, contract management, and value-based decision analysis
Excels in managing work and timelines
Fully competent in optimizing own capacity, demonstrating openness and self-confidence, driving customer-based business strategies, understanding the system, achieving greater results, accepting and building accountability, using judgment and common sense, and systemic thinking

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. NLB is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact HR department by sending an e-mail to notifications@nlbservices.com.