Mill is all about answering a simple question: how can we prevent waste? Less waste can save time, money, energy, maybe even our planet. And there’s no better place to start than food. Food waste is one of the most solvable climate problems facing us today. Plus, our trash really stinks. It’s gross, heavy, and our least favorite chore. At Mill we are striving to build a better environment for all, as we take on climate and kitchen change.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic, highly organized and experienced Global Commodity Manager to manage Mill’s strategic mechanical commodities on a global scale. In this senior role you will drive global sourcing strategies, establish solid supplier partnerships, and program manage execution in support of Mill's innovative products. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to oversee supplier processes and performance, executing sourcing strategies that enhance value, reduce costs, and improve product quality while mitigating risks. The position requires a strong focus on supplier evaluation and execution, innovation, and continuous improvement in supplier management. The role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with engineering, influence product design decisions, and optimize supply chain performances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for key mechanical commodities to improve service, quality, and total cost of ownership across a global spend portfolio.
- Work with engineering, product design and engineering program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements ensuring sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost, and Mill business goals.
- Mitigate mechanical commodity risk via supplier diversity, audits, and strategies with a focus on geopolitical concerns.
- Develop efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for sustaining and new products.
- Manage supplier collaboration to drive innovation and gain a competitive advantage.
- Work with suppliers to support growth, improve flexibility, and manage pricing without impacting service or quality.
- Conduct regular benchmarking to evaluate costs and capabilities of incumbent and potential suppliers globally.
- Lead cross-functional teams related to quality, price, inventories, and availability of materials.
- Negotiate, implement, and manage supplier contracts, exclusivity and NDA agreements.
- Drive improvements within shipping, supply chain, material cost and defective material solutions.
- Drive lean improvement to help improve profitability and drive forecasting of supply base cost reductions.
- Maintain broad knowledge of global market trends for assigned categories.
- Champion supplier development, monthly scorecards and quarterly executive business reviews.
- Optimize the supply chain of goods and services from Mill’s suppliers through to our customers by focusing on lead time reduction.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 12+ years work experience in global technical sourcing and mechanical supply chain commodity management within a supply chain organization, demonstrating proficiency in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and global supply base management.
- Strong technical background, with an ability to quickly understand various aspects of product design, and manufacturing processes necessary to materialize a design.
- Strong leadership, program management and cross-functional teamwork skills.
- Ability to challenge the engineering teams on requirements & specifications, and suggest alternate designs and processes that meet design requirements and cost & supply targets.
- In-depth background in supplier evaluation/selection, contract negotiation and supply base management.
- Excellent communications skills with ability to influence all levels of management.
- Proficient in developing Master Service Agreements (MSAs) independently, showcasing strong organizational and negotiation skills.
- Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in ERP (NetSuite) and PLM business systems.
- Ability to travel internationally quarterly or as required.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $142k to $183k, which does not include the value of benefits or a potential equity grant. A wide range of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, market conditions, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and business and organizational needs. At Mill, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
