Global Commodity Manager (1-year contract)

year contract) - Itron Careers
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2022 CLOSED ON 11/3/2022

Job Posting for Global Commodity Manager (1-year contract) at year contract) - Itron Careers

The work we do everyday matters. From modernizing the grid and ensuring safe, reliable water

delivery to creating smarter cities, you can make an impact with Itron.

 

Itron is looking for a Contract-Global Commodity Manager to join its global procurement team. 

 

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Direct ownership of partner relationship
  • Researching and sourcing suppliers for defined commodity
  • Financial review of supplier metrics, detailed cost analysis on suppliers’ RFQ responses, and developing & communicating recommendations for management review and approval
  • Conduct supplier selection and negotiations to deliver contractual agreements with preferred suppliers in accordance with defined category strategy
  • Provide external marketplace knowledge of the latest category dynamics, trends, benchmarks, and best practices

 

Experience: 5 years of experience in electronic and/or mechanical commodity sets.

 

Required skills:

  • Tech and/or Industrial market understanding, including current market intelligence
  • Strong pricing negotiation skills
  • Track record of meeting price-down goals (5% quarter over quarter reductions)

Key intangibles:

  • Self-starter with assertive approach
  • Strong sense of team, comfortable with debate and buying in to aligned strategies 
  • Strong presentation skills influencing CPO / SVP decision makers
  • Strong analytical skills

 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, but not required.  Engineering degree highly preferred.

 

Duration: This is a one-year contract role with the possibily of extending or converting to a full time employee.

 

Itron is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship, sex (including gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, mental or physical disability including medical condition), genetic information or other status protected by law. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact your local recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.

 

Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries. Our portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps our customers better manage electricity, gas and water resources for the people they serve. By working with our customers to ensure their success, we help improve the quality of life, ensure the safety and promote the well-being of millions of people around the globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.

 

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