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Job Title

Commodity Manager I-IV

Job Category

Supply Chain Management

Job Description

What starts with **YOU** , moves the world!

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented **Commodity Manager I-IV** based at our **Greenville, NC** location

What You Will Do:

+ One who is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of global and regional suppliers

+ Oversee sourcing of materials and components for production requirements and aftermarket parts from common suppliers.

+ Select suppliers and manage all cost control activities to maintain and improve product margins throughout a model’s lifecycle. Achieve a 0%–3% net reduction in annualized material purchase cost.

+ Manage the business relationship between HYMH and several medium to high-spend suppliers. Establish, communicate, and measure performance against HYMH’s annual expectations in quality, delivery, cost, and warranty. Implement corrective actions when necessary.

+ Lead outsourcing of currently manufactured parts to competitive low-cost country (LCC) and local suppliers in alignment with the Global Manufacturing strategy.

+ Make production material sourcing decisions for all relevant operations. Serve as a liaison between plants and suppliers to resolve quality and delivery issues.

+ Implement global procurement programs including ACR (Annual Cost Review), APR (Annual Process Review), LCC sourcing, and consolidation plans to meet HYMH’s financial objectives.

+ Negotiate and maintain Master Supply Agreements (MSAs) with key suppliers.

+ Maintain technical competence to strategically evaluate engineering, manufacturing, and quality systems for each supplier.

Who You Are:

+ A strategic thinker with strong supplier relationship management skills.

+ An effective negotiator with proven cost-control success in procurement.

+ A detail-oriented leader who thrives in managing multiple projects with cross-functional teams.

+ A skilled communicator capable of influencing suppliers and internal stakeholders.

+ A problem-solver with a focus on continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery.

What You Will Need (Education):

+ **Commodity Manager I** - BS/BA Degree (Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or Logistics preferred). Broad Business and Commercial knowledge. 5+ years of Industry Experience, with minimum/1-year direct experience in procurement or related supply chain function.

+ **Commodity Manager II** - BS/BA Degree (Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or Logistics preferred). Broad Business and Commercial knowledge. 5-7 years of Industry Experience, with minimum 3 years of direct experience in procurement or related supply chain function.

+ **Commodity Manager III** - BS/BA Degree in Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or Logistics preferred. Broad Business and Commercial knowledge. 7+ years of Industry Experience, with minimum 5 years of direct experience in procurement or related supply chain function.

+ **Commodity Manager IV** - BS/BA Degree in Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Logistics preferred. Broad Business and Commercial knowledge. 7-10 years of Industry Experience, with minimum 7 years of direct experience in procurement or related supply chain function.

Skills, Experience & Abilities:

+ Cost Management (Cost Planning + Cost Control)

+ Negotiate pricing and terms aligned with HYMH’s inflation and financial goals.

+ Develop new Value Improvement Proposals (VIPs) with suppliers to reduce cost and/or improve quality.

+ Supply Base Performance (Quality, Delivery, Warranty, & Other)

+ Improve supply base performance to meet or exceed HYMH Supply Chain Strategic Framework deliverables.

+ Contribute to the development of project schedules.

+ Manage project plans and deliverables.

+ Oversee project timelines and exceptions.

+ Capability Assessment of New and Existing Suppliers (Global and Domestic)

+ Evaluate global suppliers through on-site audits and product, operation, and system assessments to ensure alignment with HYMH objectives.

+ Broad business and commercial knowledge.

+ Proficiency in business management systems such as DFT, JIT, MRPII, and TQM – Professional training and formal education.

+ Understanding of technical systems, applications, and industry standards for purchased commodities – Formal education and experience.

Additional Information:

+ Select suppliers that support HYMH’s quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

+ Create sourcing strategies that align with corporate goals.

+ Evaluate suppliers’ capabilities to meet HYMH’s standards.

+ Implement favorable multi-year pricing agreements.

+ Negotiate and approve supplier proposals, pricing, and terms.

+ Formulate and execute corrective action plans for quality, delivery, and warranty issues.

+ Resolve issues between suppliers and HYMH’s departments including plants, product development centers, accounting, and logistics.

+ Proactively re-source materials or replace suppliers when performance impacts operations.

+ Manage the tooling budget to support new product development and cost-reduction programs.

Who we are:

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services a complete range of application-tailored lift trucks, attachments and fuel cell solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials. As a global leader in the Materials Handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, have been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers, and employees for over 90 years.

What we offer:

_Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k)._

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Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

1-10%

Primary Location

HY US Greenville, NC (Headquarters)

Address

1400 Sullivan Drive

Zip Code

27834

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled