Commodity Lead

At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.

Overview

We are looking for a Supply Chain Commodity Lead who will work across the business units within a small central team responsible for management of spend and supply base across multiple assigned commodities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, lead, and execute Supply Chain strategies for assigned commodities, materials and/or services.

- Develop, integrate, and manage preferred suppliers to meet global requirements through systematic performance ratings and A-dec Supply Base Management tools. - Develop and implement “best-in-class” supply chain processes and procedures. - Leverage A-dec supply base to achieve targets. - Identify high risk suppliers and implement actions/negotiate agreements to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to all key metrics. - Provide coaching, mentoring and support to commodity and procurement team members. - Lead Procurement effort for new product development (NPD). - Manage Sourcing activities for assigned commodities including negotiating agreements, quoting, establishing terms & conditions, and site support for large project execution. - Work effectively with business leaders, bid/proposal estimators, project managers, buyers, and site materials personnel to achieve business objectives. - Serve as a liaison between Supply Chain, other business functions, and suppliers to ensure team and suppliers are effectively supporting programs and projects. - Understand indices that drive pricing across industries and be able to forecast changes. - Analyze key spend data utilizing a variety of sources to identify trends, investigate and identify alternative sourcing options. - Achieve world-class results in Quality, Delivery, and Cost. - Drive ongoing supplier optimization and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, or Technical related degree or 3 years equivalent experience.

- 5-7 years’ experience in sourcing, preferably in light manufacturing. - Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to be influential and work effectively, with all levels of management, across the organization. - Proficient with Microsoft tools for data analysis and communication. - Proven ability to aggregate, prioritize and leverage across multiple sites. - Demonstrated team player with strong initiative. - Highly organized self-starter, effective in managing multiple priorities and deadlines. - Capable of reading and interpreting engineering documentation and technical data. - Experienced in presentation abilities, including PowerPoint development. Expected to present to operations leadership. - Ability to professionally represent A-dec by developing productive working relationships with suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and web-based business systems desired.

- APICS CPIM and/or ISM C.P.M./A.P.P. desired.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands.

At A-dec, we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture, total well-being, and opportunities for learning and career advancement.

A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.

A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.