Commodity Manager at 3D Systems in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for leading worldwide supply chain strategy development and deployment for the Materials Commodity across the 3D Systems enterprise-wide spend base and work in close concert with supply chain leadership at 3D SYSTEMS businesses to deliver year over year improvements in material cost, quality, availability, and inventory. General spend in the Materials Commodity space - Plastic Resins, Nylon, ABS, Metal Powders (Titanium, Stainless Steel, Cobalt Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel), Photoinitiators and various other chemicals.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Design and implement commodity strategies to attain year over year material cost reduction (PPV/PPI), material quality/delivery improvements and inventory reduction targets through the use of appropriate supply chain tools.
• Lead multi-site commodity teams as required on the following processes:
  
  
  • Strategic Sourcing - Lead the strategic sourcing process including RFQ development, quotation reviews, supplier/contract negotiations and supplier development. Lead sourcing meetings with Materials R&D, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and others, as needed, to reach consensus on sourcing.
  • Negotiations - Act as the lead negotiator with suppliers in specific commodities to deliver stated objectives.
  • Supplier Development - Work with Materials R&D, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to develop new suppliers with systems to support quick development, low cost, and high quality.
  • VA/VE - Work closely with long term suppliers to manage the core supply base for productivity/cost down initiatives through the use of VA/VE tools.
  • Supplier Kanbans/VMI - Manage supply base to actively integrate the suppliers into 3D SYSTEMS plants through the appropriate use of Kanbans, VMI and related tools.
  • ECommerce - Lead the supply base in implementation of eCommerce tools to automate transactions and bring flexibility and transparency in the supply chain.
  
  
• Own the supplier relationship for the major suppliers in the areas (commodities) of responsibility.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the world-class supply chain process to ensure that existing processes are targeted to attain excellence versus industry benchmarks.
• Model and promote 3D SYSTEMS leadership standards to create an environment that mobilizes empowered people to achieve business goals.
• Assist in mentoring and training Buyers in best practices.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Materials Management or related field.
• A Master's Degree in Business or a Technical field would be a plus, as would professional certification from ISM and/or APICS.
• Minimum of 6 years relevant work experience in global manufacturing companies with increasing responsibilities in a multi-site, multi-product, company.
• International sourcing experience a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.

Must be able to travel 15-25% of the time.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

3D SYSTEMS VALUES

All 3D SYSTEMS divisions are committed to the effective use of the 3D SYSTEMS Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of 3D SYSTEMS's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.