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Position Summary:Develops, implements, and maintains a commodity inventory strategy that supports a company's supply chain. Evaluates market conditions in order to maintain inventory levels and control costs. Evaluates and recommends vendors. Manages ongoing relationships with suppliers.Position Responsibilities:Develop a commodity technology roadmap aligning business requirements with supplier capabilitiesBe responsible for AVL for commodity managing supplier selection, qualification and price negotiationManage all aspects of new supplier bring-up including database management in an ERP systemsEnsure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in quality, cost, service and technologyWork closely with Lead Commodity Manager to collaborate with Engineering to influence technical design decisions to meet expectations, technical capabilities, and business objectivesInterface with Planning and Program Management to assess current and future sourcing requirementsHelp drive quarterly executive business reviews of strategic sourcing plan that defines, among other things, market and business analysis, product roadmaps, supplier capabilities and annual quarterly strategic business objectivesMaintain expertiseknowledge of market trends including rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures, technical improvements and competitive landscapeTravel periodically to supplier's manufacturing sitesSupport our OEM supplier initiatives including annual cost reductions, VMIJIT, lead-time reductions and favorable payment terms.Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:Ability to manage cross functional teams Knowledge of raw materials - resins, metals (tooling) and cost drivers associated with them Project or Program management skills Competencies:Customer Mindset: Exceptional customer experience is primary focus while performing job duties. Quality is a top priority.Adaptability & Innovation: Proactively and willingly adapts to changing business needs and conditions and presents creative and fresh ideas on how to solve problems, gain efficiencies and improve quality.Relationship Building: Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of inclusion, cooperation and mutual respect. Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and strives to exceed requirements.Decision Making and Judgment: Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks.Talent Development (Self and Others): Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills associated with job responsibilities. Willingness to work with others and coachteach in effort to develop and support other employees' development.Position Qualifications:Education:Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field Experience: 5+ years of experience in high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environment 5+ years of direct experience in suppliersupply chain management Global supply chain experience Work Environment and Physical Requirements:Office EnvironmentAbility to sit for long periods of timeVision abilities required to validate and enter data on computerDisclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs' essential functions. Note: FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions -including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and socialrecreational programs - on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity. Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.