NA Commodity Manager Chemical Raw Materials

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Electrolux Group is a successful international company, a leader in the home appliances markets with its headquarters in Stockholm. Our company is present in 60 countries and sells in more than 150 markets with 55,000 employees around the world.

Electrolux Group Purchasing is a network of over 400 professionals, sitting in different locations worldwide, connected by the same mission: Shape Living For The Better, in a Sustainable way. We strive to be Sustainable for the Planet, the Society and the Business; this value is at the heart of all our processes and products.

For our Suppliers we choose a Value-Based Sourcing strategy built on 360 Long Term Agreements, Supplier Earlier Involvement, Supplier Relationship Management, Innovation and Sustainability pillars. We build trust-based relationships that have the potential to grow and evolve together with our business.

All about the role:

Within the Chemical and Mechanical Organization, Commodity Manager Chemical Raw Materials has the key responsibility of developing and maintaining a competitive, supportive and high performing portfolio of suppliers to be utilized by the Product Lines.

We operate in all the regions (Business Areas) with a panel of international suppliers engaging them with our internal business partners as: Sales, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing & Engineering, Product Line, Marketing, Design, Finance etc.

We rely on building strong cooperation. We focus on innovation, quality and the development of long-term relationships with our strategic suppliers. Sustainability and continuous improvement are the elements that are underpinning our activity.

What you'll do:

• Managing the business strategically with the objective to leverage, to promote complexity reduction, simplification, modularization, cost performance and innovation driving
• Supplier Development (automation, quality improvement, productivity increase)
• Support sourcing Decisions in close collaboration with the Global Domain Managers and key stakeholders (Product Line, Quality, Manufacturing, Design)
• Suppliers Selection
• Innovation Prospection
• Develop and retain strong supplier relationships
• Manage relationships / partnerships with cross functional teams and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate global procurement strategy in the area of foam raw materials
• Provide collaborative leadership to the Product Lines Purchasing and Business Area Purchasing to ensure on-time project execution & implementation of category strategies
• Work with the Product Lines and all the relevant stakeholders to build and deploy a category strategy that aligns all Business Areas requirements
• Implement improved sourcing methods, tooling optimization and capability understanding, supplier risk assessment
• Maximize buying efficiency, minimize supply disruption, and financial risks for the Product Lines
• Identify potential contract improvement opportunities & re-negotiations
• Develop and maintain proper price indexing/forecasting, reporting tools, and secure alignment with controlling department and purchasing leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant, direct material purchasing, category management with an international exposure is a must
• BA/BS degree in Business or Engineering

Qualifications:

• Proven Track record of managing and delivering cost reductions / value creation.
• Ability to work with key stakeholders in global locations and at various levels
• Strong leadership skills including leading supplier resources and cross-functional teams.
• Experience and knowledge of the purchasing environment for the commodities managed with the capability to analyze business procurement issues, recommend solutions and strategies, and implement change.
• Proven knowledge/background on chemical and petrochemical industry, polymer science, plastic compounding and transformation industry is an asset
• Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing methodology and its application
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage strategic supplier relationships, including relationship building, performance, development and integration
• Stature and ability to establish and manage relationship with senior leadership (internal and suppliers)
• Knowledge of supplier processes and cost drivers
• Results-oriented and demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Resilience and stress-resistance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain good cross functional working relationships
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet goals and deliver results effectively.
• Ability to work under remote leadership with good remote communication and connectivity skills.
• Having a growth-mindset, being humble and open to learn is mandatory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Some travel will be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone. The employee frequently is required to drive, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

It is the policy of Electrolux North America, Inc. ('ENA') to select, develop and promote employees based on the individual's ability and job performance. It has been, and shall continue to be, the policy of ENA to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex/gender, national origin, citizenship, age (40 or older), disability (mental, physical or visual), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or as a member of the National Guard or Military Reserve, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee's compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training and development, transfer and other privileges of employment. It has been, and shall continue to be, the policy of ENA to maintain a working environment free of harassment and illegal intimidation. It is further the policy of ENA to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local statutes concerning Equal Employment Opportunity.