T.D. Williamson, Inc.

Commodity Manager

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

About This Job

At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment.

Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.

Overview

Responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement and supply base for key categories, primarily focused on electronics. This role will focus on procurement execution, identifying and onboarding qualified suppliers, and partnering closely with internal stakeholders as well as suppliers to support ongoing demand and resolve supply chain issues.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in electronics sourcing, strong analytics, forecasting and planning capabilities, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where change is constant.

Key Responsibilities

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

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Issue and manage purchase orders for assigned commodities, ensuring on-time delivery, cost targets, and quality requirements are met

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Forecast demand and issue scheduled purchase orders to maintain continuity of supply across assigned commodities

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Identify, vet, and onboard new suppliers ensuring they meet quality, compliance, and delivery standards

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Work closely with engineering, planning, inventory, operations, scheduling, quality, and production to understand requirements, resolve technical issues, and support timelines

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Evaluate engineering change orders (ECOs) as they arise, assess impact on supply chain, and implement procurement adjustments quickly and effectively

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Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support cost, quality, and delivery goals across categories

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Monitor key supplier metrics and lead corrective actions as necessary to address quality, service, or cost issues

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Drive cost savings through strategic negotiations and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining long-term supplier relationships

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Track market conditions, lead time trends, and risks for electronic and custom components; proactively adapt sourcing strategies to mitigate impact

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Maintain accurate purchasing records in ERP system and ensure planning data reflects up-to-date supply and demand information

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Propose and recommend cost savings, value-engineering, or other improvement projects

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Respond to critical Supply Chain issues that impact availability, quality, delivery, or cost as they arise, supporting resolution and driving re-sourcing, if necessary

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Monitor supplier performance and phase out poor performing suppliers

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Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services

Experience

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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field

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5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Commodity Management, with a strong focus on electronics.

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Strong experience working in fast-paced environments with frequent engineering and demand changes.

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Strong background in reporting and analytics using Excel and Power BI

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Experience working with D365 preferred

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Proven experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior management, business users, and engineering teams

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Ability to contribute to strategic planning and decision-making processes by understanding the broader business context and aligning analysis activities with organizational goals

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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Data Analytics skills to interpret a variety of instructions furnished from the ERP, excel, and technical drawings

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Proficient in ERP systems, planning tools, and Microsoft based products

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Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills

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Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

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Strong decision-making skills under time-sensitive conditions

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Ability to analyze constraints and assess risk to scheduling plans

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Works collaboratively across teams

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Works independently, requires minimal guidance

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Ability to adjust plans as needed based on changes in requirements, lead times, or supplier capacity

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Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions