Prysmian
energy and telecom cable systems
CommoditySpecialist
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“Commodity Specialist at Prysmian. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor management, stakeholder management. Support RFQs. Facilitate interactions between supplier and company”
What You'll Achieve.
develop cost savings; security of supply opportunities; meet company’s commercial, operational, and financial needs; improving internal systems workflows; achieve goals of business
Industry & Context.
Ability to solve problems efficiently and successfully; Excellent problem solving skills
Willing to travel up to 20% of time
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor degree, Willing to travel up to 20% of time, interpersonal skills, communication skills, analytical skills, problem solving skills, category management skills
Nice to Have
Bachelor degree in Business, Finance Supply Chain Management, commodity management/leadership skills, Negotiation Experience, Experience in a manufacturing or distribution industry, Elevator industry or Electrical contracting supply chain or sales experience, Professional certification (such as C. P. M. , CPSM, CPIM)
What You'll Do.
Facilitate interactions between supplier and company
Negotiate pricing and supply agreements
Assist with materials shortages
buying and inventory strategies
Resolve Accounts Payable issues
Collaborate to identify raw material alternatives
Maintain back-office systems
Complete monthly reporting requirements
Maintain and develop suppliers and supply strategies
Create and approve POs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with cross functional teams; Works collaboratively across the organization; Shares information and best practices with peers; Collaborate with procurement management, legal, supply chain, and other stakeholders; Maintain and share with cross-functional teams operational T&C’s; Collaborate cross-functionally to identify raw material alternatives
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Full Job Description
_Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector._ _We are 30,000 employees, across 50 + countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us._ This position will report to the Raw Materials Commodity Manager of Metals & Third-Party Wire & Cable and will be based in Highland Heights, KY. This position will be responsible for outsourced components for manufacturing and distribution for the Elevator business unit, Draka EHC, a brand of Prysmian. This role requires the ability to lead and work with cross functional teams, regional monthly management reporting, manage vendor and supply relationships including negotiation, and the ability to plan strategically long-term. This is an important position within the regional organization. **Interpersonal Responsibilities** * Builds and strengthens relationships with current suppliers to ensure consistent supply of material. * Identifies upcoming needs, changes within the supplier, and key contacts to develop cost savings and security of supply opportunities. * Works collaboratively across the organization and serves as a conduit to supplier to ensure company’s commercial, operational, and financial needs are met. * Shares information and best practices with peers and assists with developing supplier solutions to meet company Management Plan objectives and improving internal systems workflows. **Operational Responsibilities** * Support RFQs as requested by the business, prov
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