Associate Commodity Mgr

Req ID:  11640  

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Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions. We manufacture water- efficient products including flush valves, electronic faucets, soap dispensing and sink systems along with vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.

The Associate Commodity Manager is a hybrid position based in our Franklin Park, IL headquarters.  In this role you will be responsible for the strategic development and management of the supply base for commodities used to build Sloan's products and maintain our facilities. This position is responsible for optimizing costs, quality and delivery in the support of Supply Chain's customers.

What you'll do:

• Understand vendor business and internal processes codevelop initiatives to improve communication and transactions, be an advocate of the vendor internally, and maintain quarterly business reviews with key providers.
• Understand and develop financial rationale for "make vs. buy" decisions. Establish and maintain cost reduction and process improvement programs.
• Maintain aggressive follow-up process to ensure quality and schedule compliance.
• Oversee vendor responsibilities outlined in the contract and statement of work.
• Assist in Contract Management: Participate in Negotiations and draft Long-Term
  Agreements.
• Interface with Production, Planning, QA, Finance, Sales, and Engineering, to achieve
  the smooth flow of goods and services to Sloan in order to maintain committed
  schedules to customers.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers as needed for new development programs, working with Engineering and Quality to ensure adherence to Sloan requirements.
• Maintain market awareness as to changes in prices, trends in supply/demand.
• Analyze, suggest and implement innovative supply opportunities and strategies.
• Develop and manage a Supply Base that builds long term strategic relationships with key supply partners that provides Sloan with the best competitive advantage.
• Manages assigned commodities as required through approved sources of supply
  assuring that the following criteria is met: Competitive pricing,On-time delivery (to
  required support), All engineering and technical criteria is negotiated based on
  program requirements, Blanket and/or long term agreements developed, Purchasing
  policies and procedures are adhered to, and Adherence to customer requirements
  when applicable per contract.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ Years Relevant Experience in buying and/or vendor management experience
• Technical expertise in managed commodity processes, capable of understanding and
  continuously improving supplier value stream.
• Advanced level experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Advanced level experience working with SAP ERP Business System.
• Demonstrates clear, professional, and respectful verbal and written communication in all interactions, consistent with an inclusive work environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and an aptitude for numbers.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of
  precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Strong business acumen, leadership skills, negotiation skills, conceptual and analytical skills, extensive product knowledge, financial aptitude, and interpersonal effectiveness and decisiveness.
• Contract negotiation skills
• Familiarity with commodities to be purchased and market conditions. 
• Flexibility and creativity in developing new methodology and ideas to achieve cost reduction and/or efficiencies in operation

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We Are Proud Partners With the Chicago Cubs

We are a Legacy Partner of the Chicago Cubs and we are proud to be the organization’s official water efficiency partner! Through this relationship, which includes the naming rights to Sloan Park, the Cubs’ Spring Training facility in Mesa, Arizona, we have had the opportunity to promote our brand and continue our water conservation efforts in the city of Chicago and around the world.

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For additional company information please visit our website at www.sloan.com.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.