Commodity Manager

Responsible for vendor selection and management of the Outsourced Service supply base.

Conduct thorough Market Scans to identify and assess potential suppliers in EMEA or APAC Region

Lead negotiation with suppliers end-to-end including pricing discussion, managing drafting of SOW/agreement and service SLA s with suppliers.

Establish a programme of direct negotiation with targeted suppliers

Responsible for developing and participating in the writing of the RFI/RFP for all reverse auctions

Conduct regular reviews with NCR VOYIX internal stakeholders to understand structure of business and the supplier needs to fulfil the NCR VOYIX Services objectives.

Track and report all key supplier metrics required by the Global Commodity Directors including cost savings, number of suppliers, spend analysis, supplier performance, contracts, reverse auctions, DPO, etc

Create and drive cost savings initiatives aimed at reducing overall spend with suppliers.

Monitor and drive improvements in supplier performance metrics. Manage supplier and vendor relationships, including driving improvements in supplier performance and helping to resolve issues regarding service quality, delivery performance and cost.

Handle local issues pragmatically and escalate as necessary

Develops preferred supplier partnerships and negotiates services contracts that provide quality service and highly competitive rates. Managing drafting of agreement negotiations with suppliers

Measures supplier performance and implements continuous improvement processes

Lead collaborative multi-site, cross-functional commodity teams to analyze spend, develop actionable spend management strategies, implement spend management strategies and proactively manage supply base

Develop and implement spend management strategies including supplier assessments and rationalization, negotiation for best total cost of ownership, make vs. buy analyses, vendor managed inventories, inventory reduction programs, cycle time improvements, security of supply, supplier diversity, continuous improvement, EDI, and procurement/engineering collaboration

Implement a rigorous and disciplined process for managing the supply base including leading periodic business reviews, monitoring and managing supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, technology, service, and leadership), managing supplier relationships, performing root cause analysis and resolution, developing and monitoring supplier improvement plans, and collaborating with engineering to align technology roadmaps

Implement Corporate & Divisional initiatives to meet desired business goals/objectives. Maintains and improves operational quality, cost control and distribution efficiency

Monitor and drive improvements in supplier performance metrics. Manage supplier and vendor relationships, including driving improvements in supplier performance and helping to resolve issues regarding service quality, delivery performance and cost

Participates in regional strategic planning efforts and cross-functional leadership teams; Manages regional relationships.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor s Degree in a related discipline Must have proficiency in English. Any other European regional language will be added bonus. Strong forecasting, negotiations, and contract management skills, including a understanding of contractual terms and conditions and risk mitigation.

Working knowledge of lean six-sigma methodologies.

Understanding of the legalities of ethical purchasing behaviors and the ability to work with Legal on assuring those aspects Ability to indirectly influence and lead cross-organizational and/or cross-functional teams, including a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally (eg, engineering teams) at all organizational levels and/or with outside professionals. Effective time/resource management and project management skills/capabilities Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint. Excellent communications, presentation, analytical, problem-solving / trouble-shooting , and conflict resolution skills

Work Environment:

Ability to travel (domestic and international) to support projects (as required); with occasional extended hours during peak work times.