Navico Group | Senior Commodity Manager

Position Overview: As part of the talented Supply Chain team, you will support the strategic objectives of your assigned commodity globally, and implement local execution plans to achieve supply continuity at the optimal cost. Essential Functions: Support Development & Execution of a sourcing strategy to include negotiation, contracting and ongoing supplier value management for continuous improvement. Position will coordinate global activities across multiple sites / business units. With assistance from technical staff, lead cross-functional cost down teams to meet company financial objectives, including support activities to create business cases for re-sourcing Manage assigned commodities through global suppliers (including intercompany). Drive transition of spending to low-cost regions when risk and total cost analysis justifies. Cultivate supplier relationships; Suppliers must meet cost, payment terms, quality, and delivery requirements to become and maintain approved status. Support SQE with supplier development and continuous process improvement, resolve non-conformance quality, delivery, or lead time issues, establish performance scorecard, and facilitate monthly or quarterly business reviews with top tier suppliers. Serve as escalation point for material shortages and resolution. Perform key supplier visits as required to evaluate capabilities and technologies with support of supplier quality and engineering. Identify and implement accurate standard costs and execute on cost savings opportunities to include price, responsiveness, and agility, while leveraging size and scale of Navico group or Brunswick. Lead or participate in cross-functional/cross-organisational sourcing, new product development, and capital projects to achieve revenue and profitable growth objectives. Support product and trade compliance and certification to applicable standards (PFAS, ROHS, Prop 65, EPR, etc.) Coordinate customs clearance including Great Britain to Northern Ireland deliveries Develop/Utilise tools and processes to comprehend supply volatilities within the supply chain. Maintain departmental records, files, and information systems to ensure efficiency and productivity. Maintain & Improve Excel based tracking for KPIs, risks, liabilities related to supply base, savings, etc. Negotiate and manage the trade-off between UPPV, Inventory, and EOQs. Contract review, development, management (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, etc.) Support a culture of inclusion and one team mindset Required Qualifications: 5-8 years of supply chain / procurement experience Proven negotiation skills related to cost downs Experience with product/trade compliance, customs clearance, harmonise/commodity codes Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation and globally, including the ability to flex to accommodate time zones. Strong analytic skills (Microsoft Excel, Power BI, etc.) Experience with ERP systems (AS400 preferred) Experience in managing multiple cross-functional projects in a fast-paced business environment Desired Qualifications: Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field C.I.P.S certification or equivalent preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent CI certification preferred International and domestic logistics knowledge Working Conditions: Hybrid working – office based minimum 2 days a week Ability to visit suppliers, manufacturing sites, and other locations to oversee operations and ensure quality standards Working hours 8-5pm Monday to Thursday & 8-1pm Friday. Flexible working available. Benefits: Group Life Assurance Medical Aid / Health Care Performance Bonus Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund