Global Commodity Manager
Current• Promoted from Buyer to Senior Buyer to Purchasing Agent to Global Commodity Manager within organization• Company Indirect Material subject matter expert providing training to global team members to support cross functional departments.• Lead and train global team members to execute Indirect Material contracts.• Responsible for annual commodities spend including packaging, capital equipment, marketing services, consulting/professional services, information technology, production gasses, and machine parts.• Manage projects, execute reverse auctions, and negotiate every cost improvement opportunity to ensure best market pricings.• Collaborate with global sites on sourcing strategies to drive company eSource, cost saving, and cash flow goals.• Support cross function departments by providing spend analysis and recommending best cost solutions.• Draft various Indirect Material work processes and procedures.
