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Commodity Manager

Gates Corporation - Denver, CO

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For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Denver office, you will be tasked to plan, direct, and monitor all sourcing activities of the materials and services that Gates sources in order to satisfy expected standards of reliability, timing, and cost.

• You'll be developing commodity strategies to support business initiatives.
• This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will be responsible to negotiate cost and terms with suppliers and ensure supply base possesses adequate capacity to support Gates' demand.
• Your objective/goals will be to optimize total cost and maintain a robust funnel of initiatives; fully responsible for the performance of suppliers within assigned categories.

Key responsibilities:

• Establishing and implementing strategies while leading sourcing activities (e-sourcing events, negotiations, data analysis, projects, contract lifecycle management, supplier development and selection, data management, etc.) to optimize costs, working capital, and payment terms; and minimize financial and operational risk.
• Assuring material flow of assigned categories into respective Gates sites. Responsible for supplier performance, capacity, and aiding in the development of poor performing suppliers.
• Implementing and maintaining KPIs to monitor and improve performance of managed supply base. Conducting recurring business reviews with assigned suppliers. Ensuring suppliers are compliant to Gates's supply agreements and requirements.
• Building stakeholder alignment to support initiatives. Identifying and developing suppliers to support new product development.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience
• Excellent analytical and project management capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication across regions, functions, and levels; fluent in English
• Excellent negotiating capability
• Collaboration and influence management skills; works effectively in a matrixed organization
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP/supply chain systems
• Ability to travel up to 40% of time
• Preferred: CPSM (ISM) or CSCP (APICS) certification
• Preferred: experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Action Oriented

• Agile

• Composure

• Creative

• Independent

• Integrity

• Perseverance

• Problem Solving

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Material cost: year over year improvement, forecast accuracy
• Payment terms: year over year improvement
• Supplier quality
• Supplier on time delivery
• Amount of spend under contract

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Relocation is provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learn more about the benefits we provide at www.gateshealth.com

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.