Inficon

These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing.. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications.. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes.. The Commodity Manager will report to the Strategic Sourcing Manager.. Desirable certifications include: Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM); and/or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

senior commodity manager

Company Description INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety. Job Description This individual is responsible for sourcing strategic suppliers that meet INFICON's standards in Quality, Cost, and Delivery. This commodity manager will lead and manage RFQ's, negotiations, business awards, and Master Supplier Agreements. The Senior Commodity Manager continually assesses supplier performance and relevance in INFICON's long term strategy. The Commodity Manager will be forward thinking and understand trends, risks, opportunities, and implement action plans to best position INIFCON's supply chain. Qualifications Job Purpose The Commodity Manager will report to the Strategic Sourcing Manager. The main responsibility of this role is to define, develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for the assigned category spend. This individual is responsible for sourcing strategic suppliers that meet INIFICON's standards in Quality, Cost, and Delivery. This commodity manager will lead and manage RFQ's, negotiations, business awards, and Master Supplier Agreements. The Commodity Manager will continually assess supplier's performance and relevance in INIFICON's long term strategy. The Commodity Manager will be forward thinking and understand trends, risks, opportunities, and implement action plans to best position INIFCON's supply chain. The ideal individual is proactive, results oriented and strives for continuous improvement, experience with lean tools, and has a keen interest in strategic thinking. The ideal candidate should have extensive global sourcing experience in a lean manufacturing environment, leading projects, have the ability to multi-task, meet ambitious targets and goals, and lead execution towards fast results. They will be able to drive and support internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of all key operational initiatives. Essential Job Duties include, but not necessarily limited to: Supplier Management and Development: <ul><li>Define and execute best in class multi-year global sourcing and supplier strategies for the category spend tailored for and aligned to manufacturing and new product development requirements to maximize supplier performance, capacity, cost, quality, delivery, and safety</li><li>Responsible for providing expert level knowledge of the category spend supply base, remain knowledgeable surrounding economic and industrial trends that effect the market pricing and capacity</li><li>Exhibit thorough understanding of cost drivers for price increases and opportunities for savings by utilizing should-cost modeling and cost breakdown templates</li><li>Interact daily with functional resources including Engineering, Quality, Planning and Production in Lean Daily Management to ensure all production requirements are met</li></ul> Senior Commodity Manager specific duties include, but are not necessarily limited to: <ul><li>All duties of a Commodity manager</li><li>Provide leadership and guidance to INFICON's global sourcing colleagues as the Subject Matter Expert in your assigned spend category</li><li>Participate in global sourcing team initiatives</li><li>Lead, own, and drive assigned Key Results identified for INFICON Syracuse</li><li>Lead cost savings projects</li><li>Act as a key team member in cross functional teams dedicated to strategic new product development providing peer-to-peer advice driving supplier selection decisions</li></ul> Education and/or Experience <ul><li>Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in sourcing, supplier management, supply chain. MBA is a plus but not required.</li><li>Working knowledge of SAP ERP system</li><li>Knowledge of ISO9001 and/or 14001 in a lean manufacturing environment</li><li>Desirable certifications include: Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM); and/or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)</li></ul> Behaviors A successful candidate must be a capable communicator, fast learner, adept at managing multiple responsibilities and able to work collaboratively with business partners at all levels of the organization This includes but is not limited to: <ul><li>Demonstrated leadership skills in a manufacturing environment; Great communicator, motivator, team builder</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent organizational and time-management skills</li><li>Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills to brainstorm quick and logical solution</li><li>Customer-centric and service-oriented</li><li>Ability to quickly establish credibility and earns trust of others at all levels of the organization</li><li>Comfortable shifting priorities as needed</li></ul> Additional Information For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $102,000 and $125,000 per year. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit sharing bonus with a target of 10%. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs. INFICON's forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more! INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here and here to reaffirm this commitment. INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals. Videos To Watch https://youtu.be/idBdYUU3iuo

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