MRO Commodity Manager

Delrin® Overview: 
Delrin® is an industry leading premium polymer business grounded in strong innovation and is a category creator with a longstanding reputation for quality, reliable supply and superior product performance. The iconic Delrin® brand, coupled with proprietary technology and deep application expertise make us a leader in High-End Engineering Polymer Market.

Delrin® is an engineering plastic/polymer used by our customers for many crucial components in highly engineered and technical applications, largely replacing metal with more efficient and cost-effective solutions that last as long.  We have a strong focus on sustainability and produce a portion of our products from 100% bio feedstocks. 

Delrin® enjoys exciting growth prospects from mobility, material handling, healthcare and consumer applications.  We are excited to be able to operate as a smaller company that is more entrepreneurial in nature, and where growing this brand is the top priority.   We offer a compelling environment for motivated talent to help shape the future of the business, while growing your career with us.

Job Description: 

The MRO Commodity Manager is responsible for full management of the MRO Procurement category management process; including service contracts, vendor management, selection, consolidation, cost, negotiations, contracting. The CM manages internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve supply, processes and services.

Key Responsibilities: 

Sourcing Initiatives

• Develop, align and implement commodity strategies.
• Negotiate and manage the maintenance of agreements with suppliers between Delrin and the supply base.
• Develop and present cost reduction opportunities to business and management.
• Conduct RFP/RFQs and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to evaluate supplier proposals in accordance with company goals and policies.
• Drive cost reduction programs, including alternative sourcing and exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action.
• Review purchase requests for completeness and compliance with company requirements; negotiates with suppliers and approves purchases within their authorized amounts or size.
• Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of MRO products and services at the highest value benefit to Delrin.
• Manage supplier relationships with focus on supply risk management, contract risk management and cost management.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with various business functions and develop a communication strategy to keep internal clients informed about procurement processes, supplier strategy, and procurement policies.
• Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Delrin’s purchasing power.
• Maintain and update purchase orders, including change orders and documentation.
• Maintain a safe work environment following all EH&S requirements. Interface with EH&S and Supply Base to ensure quality standards are met or exceed.

Supplier Management

• Manage supplier relationships, supply risk management and cost management of assign suppliers and/or commodities
• Expedite orders as required
• Mediate supplier issues and resolve customer / supplier contract disputes as necessary
• Monitor the cost, schedule and performance metrics of contracts and subcontracts.

Ideal Profile: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong preference for candidates with direct MRO experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Robust background managing service contracts and/or purchasing agreements.

• Add additional profile components – languages, temperament, soft skills, etc.
• Ability to work well in a high-pace, dynamic, results oriented environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to commute to site in Parkersburg, West Virginia area on a regular basis.

We offer: 

• A challenging position within an entrepreneurial, independent company inside a large company.
• Opportunity to be a part of the team developing a new business model to take the company into the future, with a strong emphasis on growing the brand.
• A competitive remuneration package with generous benefits.

 

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