Commodity Manager
Current- Managing the Electronics commodity strategy with a key focus on consolidation and cost-out initiatives. - Devised global commodity coding system which will be utilised in all business units globally. Working interdepartmentally with key stakeholders across all sites in RoW and the US to drive system change in support of commodity coding implementation; traversing 3 separate MRP/ERP systems.- Executed Supplier Business Reviews & Risk Management Processes in support of global strategy to create a robust and stable supply chain.- Supported inventory reduction initiatives.- Executed cost saving/avoidance strategies with a view to creating a robust pool of competitive suppliers through benchmarking exercises and competitive tendering. - Implemented LTAs, multi-year pricing agreements, rebate structures and milestone discounted rate schemes.