Global Commodity Manager

We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power (“HGAP”), a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving the innovations that keep the world moving.

From our headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana, our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe: from food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting edge semi-conductor chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges, lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.

We are a team of innovators, engineers, and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient, environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today, while boldly contributing to a sustainable, circular economy. With more than 58 years of legacy and trusted performance through our brands - Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), we are proud of our reputation for reliability, durability, and performance and groundbreaking engineering.

Join us in building a future where your work has an impact. At Hitachi Global Air Power, you will be part of a global network that is shaping the future of industrial power.

The Global Commodity Manager is a critical role that supports the global, overarching commodity strategies and execution of global spend for direct spend commodities.  Candidates will be selected based on their overall functional strategic sourcing competency and experience with commodities.

The candidate will work under the direction of the Director of Strategic Sourcing and will engage stakeholders to support various category strategies.  They will also work closely with site transactional purchasing personnel to align the strategies with site execution.   Furthermore, the candidate will support core supplier relationships with a mandate to meet organizational standards in respect to quality, service, technical support, and best commercial value.

The candidate will have proven product and market knowledge relative to one or more commodities and will be well versed in functional strategic sourcing practices and have a deep knowledge of SAP.   Being well versed in numerous industrial commodities will be an advantage.  

The work site location is the Hitachi Global Air Power manufacturing plant in Michigan City, Indiana, and will require travel to other manufacturing site locations, supplier meetings or tradeshows/events, as needed.  Up to 35% domestic and international travel is required.

The role will include the following responsibilities and requirements:

• →Develop, align and implement commodity strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within the industry.
• →Maintain effective links with global stakeholders within the brand verticals, manufacturing sites and core supplier contacts.  This includes the ability to manage and communicate to stakeholders across various levels, functions, countries and cultures.
• →Establish and manage relationships with key suppliers. Work with suppliers to improve quality, delivery and cost and implement necessary corrective actions to achieve targets.
• →Execution to specific cost reduction targets.
• →Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers.

• →Maintain an understanding of the commodity market conditions and trends and develop category strategies with the correct level of analytical rigor.
• →Understand the impact of the business's strategy on the future requirements of the category areas. Identify and manage risk within the supply chain. Address tactical and strategic supply chain issues.
• →Ensure the strategy delivers ‘best value’ based on a combination of quality, service and cost, and that the strategic sourcing process is applied consistently and appropriately.

• →Support periodic supplier business reviews that includes criteria to measure supplier performance in terms of cost, risk, stakeholder satisfaction, technical support, supplier delivery/quality performance, investment, and continuous improvement.

• →Support appropriate relationships with suppliers to maximize value to the business.
• →Support improvement to existing processes, systems, practices and procedures.
• →Use consistent strategic sourcing processes and e-procurement tools (such as reverse auctioning) and understand the best applications for the use of specific tools.

• Minimum 2-5 years commodity management experience in a global industrial equipment manufacturing environment.
• Required to have high level knowledge with SAP and in the use of analytical tools.
• High level of commercial negotiations and contract management with demonstrated success.
• World class project management skills and strategic planning experience.
• International business and cultural experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization (internal/external) and across global nationalities and cultures.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to self-motivate, multi-task and work independently as part of a geographically dispersed, virtual team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor with energy and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to travel on a domestic and international basis.

• Candidate must work well in a team environment while being a self-starter.
• Strict attention to detail. 
• Not satisfied with the Status Quo.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and thoughtfully on a daily basis.
• Must be results-oriented, high energy and a representative of the Hitachi Values.

• No direct reports currently but possible growth in the future.

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power US Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power US is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.