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At Paslin we are all about engineering excellence, innovation and vertical manufacturing competence. Our commitment to quality and excellence is evident in every project we undertake. Our team is passionate about automation powered by innovation!  If you’re looking for a place where you can make a real impact, work with awesome people, and grow your career, you’ve come to the right spot. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commodity Strategy Director to lead our commodity management efforts.  As a senior leader, you will partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Supplier Quality, and Finance to ensure all stakeholders are integrated into the commodity strategy and supplier sourcing process. 

Position Summary:

This role is critical in developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies that align with business goals, optimize efficiency, reduce costs, manage risks, and yield exceptional customer satisfaction across key direct and indirect materials and services commodities used in our manufacturing operations. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and lead commodity strategy teams for key commodities (Integrated Equipment, Installation Services, Fabrication / Machining make v buy, Controls, Mechanicals, and Indirect Materials and Services).
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Product Development as stakeholders and members of commodity strategy teams and to incorporate design-for-cost and design-for-supply considerations into the commodity strategies.
• Manage (dotted line) and mentor a team of buyers, with emphasis in strategic thinking, sourcing optimization, and negotiation skills. Drive a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Lead buyers in planning and execution of negotiations for long-term supply and pricing agreements with strategic suppliers to reduce cost and ensure supply capacity and quality standards are met.
• Ensure the timely and accurate communication of commodity cost trends and risks to business leaders and key stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, supply/demand dynamics, geopolitical risks, and macroeconomic indicators to inform sourcing strategies.
• Support the transition of tactical sourcing activities to strategic sourcing strategies, leveraging the scale of the entire Paslin enterprise. 
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through detailed supplier, spend, and lever opportunity analysis.
• Drive effective metrics and data reporting to support the achievement of continuous cost improvement targets
• Deliver a cost-effective, rationalized, and effective supply base yielding a sustainable competitive business advantage. Evaluate and segment suppliers based on performance, capabilities, quality, cost, and risk to deliver a robust and sustainable supply base.
• Build strong partnerships with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and risk mitigation. Lead supplier business and performance reviews, scorecards, and corrective action processes.
• Partner with Operations and Quality to ensure smooth integration of new suppliers or materials.
• Develop risk assessment frameworks to proactively identify and address potential supply chain disruptions. Incorporate such assessments into commodity strategy documents.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.  
• Proven track record of developing and executing commodity strategies.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing materials and their supply chains.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and financial acumen.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement analytics tools.

Work Environment: This position operates in both an office and a manufacturing site environment.   

Work type & Expected hours of work: Regularly works on-site at local Paslin locations. Work schedules are flexible around core business hours of 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday. This position is for regular, full-time work and may require coming in early, working late, or working on weekends to meet the needs of the business.  

Role Experience Level: Senior leadership professional with 10+ years of relevant industry experience 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and twist. Occasionally required to lift/push/pull up to 25lbs. 

Direct Reports: This position does not have direct reports. 

Travel: This position requires occasional local travel between Paslin sites. May require visits to vendors or customer sites. 

What’s in It for You: 

• Competitive pay and great benefits. Paslin offers a wide range of benefits including; Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k Match, Comprehensive Medical Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Life Insurance.
• A chance to grow your skills and your career. Paslin believes in investing in people and offers a variety of development programs with excellent opportunities for individual growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement.
• A supportive, collaborative team and a fun, engaging work environment.  Check out our company page on LinkedIn to learn more about our values and see how we give back to our community.

Paslin is an Equal Opportunity Employer: It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, weight, height, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, AIDS, HIV, misdemeanor arrest record (not resulting in a conviction), military veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Paslin utilizes a consumer reporting agency to obtain consumer reports as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.