Global Commodity Manager

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About Sound United

Sound United was founded in 2012 with a simple mission – to bring joy to the world through sound. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest portfolio audio companies and home to several legendary audio brands—Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Classé, Definitive Technology. Each brand boasts its own philosophy and unique approach to bringing home entertainment to life.

With centuries of collective experience, Sound United oversees the design and manufacture of a diverse array of premium audio products, including loudspeakers, sound bars, AV receivers, wireless speakers, amplifiers, turntables, and headphones. We create distinct and memorable listening experiences for a wide range of consumers in more than 130 countries. For more information on Sound United and our mission, please visit www.soundunited.com.

Main purpose of the role

Sound United makes cutting edge products that requires a highly specialised global supply chain. We are expanding and investing in the Strategic Procurement function to develop our supply chain commercial engagement capabilities, in order to best support the UK operations. The Procurement team at Sound United has a presence across 3 continents, and you will be working with colleagues across these regions to ensure an aligned and efficient Procurement strategy supporting our multiple brands. The role of Global Commodity Manager will be focused on identifying, securing and managing a world class supplier network for the Worthing manufacturing operation where we produce our award winning 800 series and Nautilus products. Your remit will of course cover existing product lines, but also to increase and improve our involvement in new product introduction sourcing/Procurement activities, in parallel with cross-functional stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities

• Effectively manage supplier relationships, developing long term partnerships
• Work with R&D/Engineering to execute sourcing activities for all new product introductions
• Identify future sources of supply that will enhance our supply network
• Obtain best possible pricing for bought out finished components, measured on a total landed cost basis
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, implementing improvement plans as necessary
• Implement and maintain appropriate commercial agreements with suppliers, mitigating risk to Sound United as far as possible
• Utilise supplier scorecards to improve supplier performance
• Contribute to the development and execution of commodity/supplier strategies to drive incremental improvements
• Lead quarterly review meetings with key suppliers, reviewing their performance and strategic alignment
• Ensure accurate part records are in place in the ERP system
• Point of escalation for any material availability or supplier quality issues
• Follow established processes such as sourcing, supplier management, supplier evaluation
• Proactively participate in all process improvement activities internally and externally
• Work with operations team to optimise inventory
• Manage supply chain ‘ramp down’ activities as projects reach the end of production

Required Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent work experience
• Good interpersonal skills and a forward thinking/continuous improvement mindset
• Background working as part of Strategic Procurement teams
• Expert at Strategic Procurement best practice including category/commodity management, total landed cost
• Experience managing suppliers/partners at a strategic and senior level
• Demonstrated capabilities in successful supplier negotiations
• Excellent understanding of supplier contractual agreements and documents
• Knowledge of Procurement Sourcing processes and execution including supplier evaluation, selection & control
• MS Office expertise, in particular Excel
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally if required (circa 10-15%)

Preferred Qualifications

• MCIPS qualified
• Direct material Procurement experience
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Experience working with a global Procurement team and supply chain

Why Sound United:We employ more than 1,800 associates in 18 countries, empowering us to take our brands to new heights. Sound United has a global face and a sales presence in over 130 countries with manufacturing, supply chains, distribution channels and associates in the United States, Europe, Japan and other parts of Asia. We recently joined forces with Masimo, a global medical technology company, to add our best-in-class consumer solutions into their broad portfolio of hospital and home medical technology solutions.

High visibility, broad impact. This is a high growth, changing environment, and you will have the opportunity to really make an impact on our systems and processes and how we enhance them. In addition to being exposed to new projects and learning new skills, this role also positions you to interact with a variety of departments, teams and leadership groups on a global basis.

Great time to join.We are proud to provide premium audio/video experiences to both commercial and consumer markets and, we’re experiencing healthy growth. When you’ve proved yourself a star and are ready for the next career step, the opportunities will be there.

Cultural experience.You will have regular exposure to many cultures. We’re in over 130 countries, so you’re not just focused on one culture, but will enjoy working with many.

Building on success.Our growing portfolio of premium audio and video products delivers the best in design, technology, innovation and performance to a variety of customers who seek to enrich the moment with pure sound and vision. Our well-respected products continuously win industry awards and accolades. We are investing in growth and expanding our product lines, distribution channels and markets, and our teams, making this an exciting time to be part of Sound United.

Excellent compensation, benefits and work environment.In addition to a competitive salary, attractive incentive program, we offer a collaborative, open, and hybrid work environment and professional development opportunities. JoinSOUND UNITEDand let’s build an even greater company together!