Commodity Manager

Following an internal promotion, we have a vacancy for an experienced Commodity Manager. Reporting to the Group Strategic Sourcing Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing, executing and continually refining global supply chain strategies for all assigned commodities to deliver industry-leading supplier quality, product/service delivery, customer service levels, total cost and cash-flow performance.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead the execution of a global supply chain strategy for assigned commodities that supports Crane objectives for cost reduction, supplier OTD and lead-times, supplier Quality and inventory reduction.
• Obtain competitive bids, analyse costs and negotiate contracts with vendors on the basis of total costs to the company commensurate with financial risks, quality standards, and delivery capabilities.
• Upload and maintain integrity of data within Zycus.
• Monitor on-going supplier performance, support functions / Business Units in resolving chronic supplier performance problems, revise supplier strategies and, if necessary, lead project/s to exit poor performing supplier/s.
• Lead periodic Business Reviews with key suppliers to review quality, delivery, cost and service performance, progress on strategic initiatives and ensure on-going strategic alignment between Crane and the Supplier.
• Participate, facilitate, and lead Kaizen events that will eliminate waste, improve pull and one-piece flow, and deliver breakthrough results in growth, safety, quality, delivery, and cost throughout the Supply Chain.

Applicants for this position must be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering, technical or business management discipline. With a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a global Supply Chain related role you must be able to demonstrate experience of using supplier performance management best practices to drive continuous improvement across the supplier base. Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills in combination with the ability to make timely, effective, fact-based decisions are essential for this role. The successful candidate will have a passion for delivering goals and objectives with high quality outcomes through the efficient management of multiple tasks combined with the setting and achievement of clear priorities and have a track record of driving their own self-improvement and professional growth, actively seeking new knowledge and skills.

Crane Building Services and Utilities (BS&U) is part of the Fluid Handling Division of Crane Co. founded in 1855, which is a global, multi-industry, New York Stock Exchange quoted company. We design, manufacture, package and market engineered flow control solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors, with strong sales into key growth export markets.

The name Crane speaks of who we are, what we stand for and how our customers perceive us: A company with history and tradition, but also a company that is innovative, quality minded and one which acts with integrity and still holds to the resolution of its founder.

We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity is key to our success and as such we are seeking applications from candidates who will contribute their different backgrounds, cultures and experiences to our business.