Haworth Hiring for Senior Commodity Manager Holland, MI Onsite at Holland, Michigan Full Time

Company Overview

When you feel connected to your work, you feel more engaged. At Haworth, you can pursue a career that offers you ample opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your skillset in an exciting and inclusive environment. Join a company that values innovation, inspiration, and you!

HAWORTH is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors.As a valued member of our team, you can make your mark on the world and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity.

Why Haworth? Find out!

Here at Haworth, our members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment including:

4 weeks paid time off and an option to purchase an additional week

Priority Health Insurance

Newly renovated on-site gym open 24 hours

401k Benefit – If you contribute 6% of your annual salary, Haworth will contribute up to 7%

Annual bonus programs

Company provided Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement program

4 hours of paid volunteer time off

Zero waste to landfill company which provides personal on-site recycling drop-off

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Senior Commodity Manager to join our team in Holland, MI.

As a Senior Commodity Manager you will:

Developa supply chain sourcing strategyand managesupplier alliances for one major commodity. This includessupplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier performance and relationship management. You will also leadcross-functional supply chain cost reduction projects for assigned major commodity, and serve as a subject matter expert for all commercial negotiations associated with commodity of responsibility.

Some of the responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

Develops commodity supply strategy, based on market trends, benchmark data, and feedback from Supply Chain Specialists, Planners, Operations, Product Engineering, and suppliers to develop and manage supplier alliances. Publishes strategy and presents to global key stakeholders for alignment on periodic basis (minimum of every six months).

Develops and manages supplier alliances, working together with Supply Chain Specialists, Planners, Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, and others as needed to leverage supplier resources and technology to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Leads cross-functional cost reduction projects for major commodities to ensure all cost, quality, and other project objectives are achieved.

Leads team of Commodity Specialist(s) to provide mentoring and team development. Coaches and assesses member performance to conduct performance review process; administers Haworth policies and procedures, including discipline, as required.

Sources and procures material, equipment, and services worldwide to support Haworth’s requirements for quality, delivery, innovation, and cost. Collaborates with Logistics and other areas as required to deal with foreign currencies and customs.

Develops supply agreements with major supplier partners, ensuring terms of agreement include cost model pricing, raw material indexing, price change process, and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) cost reduction goals.

Negotiates major commodity contract terms and conditions to drive commodity spend under contract to be greater than 65 percent.

Coordinates design reviews, communicates Haworth quality and delivery requirements, and initiates and investigates cost of performance opportunities to ensure full optimization.

<