You will lead the development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities in support of overall divisional business objectives You will formulate and implement processes to build a best-in-class strategic sourcing organization. You will develop and lead cross functional teams and lead the process to create strategic commodity plans, consolidation strategy, and spend/supply assessments taking into account total product life cycle needs. Leads sourcing analysis and selection process and performs cost analyses and make vs buy analyses as required. Advises others on selection/cost analysis. Leads development of contract strategy. Negotiates, establishes, monitors, and enforces supplier contracts and agreements. Develop strong partnership relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses. Partners and develops relationships with senior executive leadership at strategic suppliers. Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans including market assessments, supplier's financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics etc. Obtain and communicate market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers. Utilize market trends to identify and implement appropriate cost controls and business strategy changes. Collaborate across functions, divisions, and campuses to develop sourcing strategies and key supplier scorecards and business reviews. Organize and lead scorecard review meetings and business reviews. Required: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Management, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field. 8 years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development. Preferred: SAP experience $129,800 - $216,400 USD Annual Travel Percentage: 20%