Commodity Manager

JOB TYPE: Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY: Logistics/Transportation CITY: Redmond STATE: WAAbout Medtronic Benefits and Total Rewards It's challenging. It's energizing. It's rewarding. That's why our nearly 38,000 employees have chosen to spend their careers at Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, providing lifelong solutions for people with chronic disease. Today, every 5 seconds the life of someone somewhere in the world is improved by a Medtronic product or therapy. Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life, and discover why FORTUNE magazine named us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" eight of the last 10 years. Commodity Manager Medtronic. Careers with a passion for life. As the world’s leading medical technology company, we provide lifelong solutions to people with chronic disease. Every 5 seconds the life of someone somewhere in the world is improved by a Medtronic product or therapy. We also are dedicated to the total well-being of our employees and have been recognized for eight of the last ten years by Fortune magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.”  Work with the kind of people who not only love what they do but why they do it. Commodity ManagerRedmond, WA Position Description The Commodity Manager is responsible for leading all supply chain activities in support of electronic related commodities.  Leads the Material Team in the management of designated supplier while designing, developing and implementing strategies including:  Logistics; Distribution; Quality; Cost and Delivery of product. Position Responsibilities 1. Develop and implement total supply chain strategies and goals for assigned commodity which support department objectives. 2. Provide primary support to product development teams for assigned commodities.   3. Provide leadership and mentoring role for Buyer/Planners, Supplier Quality Engineers, and Procurement Engineers assigned to commodity team. 4. Assume planning and procurement responsibility for specific commodity as needed. 5. Manages the supplier activities for R&D and lifecycle support projects, delivers new parts in time and manages the change control process with supplier. 6. Assume project management role for subcontracted new product development effort. 7. Perform price and cost analyses, and make versus buy analyses as required and drive cost savings in support of department goals. 8. Obtain market condition information regarding commodities and suppliers, and suggest and implement business strategy changes. 9. Travel to supplier locations as needed. 10. Communicates trends in technologies with respect to assigned commodities. 11. Perform other related duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Operations Management. 5 years' commodity management experience Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted. Desired/Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to develop and implement total supply chain activities in support of department requirements Knowledge of current production control methods and procedures and buying standards Strong leadership, customer service, problem solving, communication, negotiation, tact, judgment, and organization skills 5-10+ years commodity management experience Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Experience with development of new products Ability to organize and prioritize work, and to meet deadlines Supervisory experience desired. Physical Job Requirements Some travel (may be domestic and international) required. With people like you who have purpose, potential and passion, we’ll supply physicians and their patients around the world with the means to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. To route your resume directly to the hiring department, visit www.medtronic.com/employment , select Job Opportunities-U.S. & Puerto Rico, then enter Requisition # 57781 and apply online using “Apply to this Job” or “Add to Cart”. No agencies or phone calls, please. Medtronic is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in the workforce. MEDTRONIC, INC.www.medtronic.com/employment    To Apply: Click Apply Now to route your resume directly to the hiring department. No agencies or phone calls, Please Medtronic is an euqal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in the workforce. www.medtronic.com/employment   Click here to see other Medtronic opportunities  Email this Job to a Friend