Global Commodity Manager

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for alignment, development and execution of Strategic Commodity Plans for assigned commodities and execution. This includes Key Supplier Development plans and Performance and Strategic Supplier relationship management in support of Benchmark goals. Responsible to drive buy in and adoption of commodity strategy in to engineering design and manufacturing goals.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

* Develop strategic sourcing strategy to optimize cost and ensure Continuity of Supply
* Develop and drive negotiation process and strategy to achieve cost reduction goal
* Develop cost models and have a clear understanding of cost drivers
* Primary owner for the supplier relationship and, in accordance with the commodity strategy, driver supplier selection, development and overall supplier management
* Leverage suppliers capability and business opportunities at regional and global level
* Negotiate contracts and ensure contractual terms and performance scorecards are met
* Demonstrate clear understanding of the market locally, regionally and globally
* Identify thread and potential supply interruption, develop plans to reduce risk
* Drive global supply base consolidation to leverage and optimize global spend
* Develop commodity specific performance criteria and award/remove business based on strategy and supplier performance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education / Experience

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field preferred, or combination of education and experience as approved by upper management.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive working experience in global supply chain/ manufacturing operations. EMS knowledge is a plus.
  * Solid market knowledge with first-hand procurement negotiation knowledge
  * Functional experience in supply chain management in global organizations
  * Strong negotiation skills to achieve cost reduction goals
  * Self-motivated, able to work independently and under pressure, able to achieve requested timing and quality of assigned tasks
  * Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  * Strong technical acumen
  * Ability to communicate at all levels including senior management, internally and externally, for effective commodity strategy execution
  * Ability to lead and facilitate supplier negotiations
  * Strong interpersonal skills
  * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel required
  * Working knowledge of manufacturing process related to the commodity is a plus

Additional Requirements:

• Experience managing Indirect Material & IT Infrastructure sourcing
• Experience managing MRO and Spares procurement
• Evaluate manufacturing platforms & software for TCO while meeting internal customer long term requirements
• Develop partnerships w/ vendors Indirect material & IT Infrastructure
• Develop short term and long term strategies for Indirect Material & IT Infrastructure sourcing

Geographical Location: Arizona:Tempe

Physical Location: Tempe, AZ - Headquarters

Work Schedule: No Set Schedule

Full Time

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.