The Commodity Lead is responsible for managing the strategic sourcing aspect in new product introduction activity. This role is responsible for overseeing and facilitating a cross-functional team to accomplish annual goals and objectives, develop and align the strategy for the program across the organization and negotiate long term agreements with the supply base. They serve as the primary interface between suppliers and have responsibility for managing the Cirrus relationship with these suppliers. Periodic updates to the Cirrus Executive Leadership Team on progress towards annual goals and objectives as well as providing category specific guidance to the annual budgeting process is required. These teams will also be responsible for designating suppliers as either strategic or non-strategic and be responsible for defining, prioritizing, and coordinating assistance to strategic suppliers, as needed, in support of category-focused goals and objectives.

• Develop, communicate, and execute a global strategy for the program to achieve annual goals and objectives.
• Lead cross functional teams including IT, engineering, spaneting & sales, supply chain, manufacturing, human resources, and suppliers through the full project lifecycle from discovery, requirements, design, development, pilot, production, commercialization through financial tracking close-out.
• Lead the strategic sourcing process including the identification of potential new sources of supply that achieve Cirrus metrics in quality, delivery, value, and innovation.
• Own the supplier relationship.
• Investigates new cost savings ideas with appropriate stakeholders and drive decision making with appropriate business information from a cross-functional team.
• Work with area executives to assign team leaders and team members to projects with appropriate skill sets needed.
• Perform reviews with strategic suppliers, monitoring their adherence to Cirrus quality, delivery, cost, and innovation performance metrics.
• Negotiate long term agreements and lead the implementation, coordination, and enforcement of contractual obligations for the program.
• Lead the integrated project team for the programs evaluating the companys needs and align the supply base.
• Facilitate regular meetings to define the strategy for the program and ensure that it aligns with the overall commodity strategy.
• Assume the role of “expert” for the program. Understand, track, and forecast the global supply base, spanet, technology, cost structure/drivers, and competition of the commodity.
• Support critical shortages as they are escalated to maintain program milestones.
• Lead sourcing activity for projects following the established Cirrus process including providing guidance on cost modeling early in the development process.
• Solve problems and issues and track program progress.
• Develop and utilize project KPIs to drive results to meet annual goals and objectives.
• Represent Cirrus in a highly professional manner internally and externally.
• Travel may be required up to 25-50 (domestic and international).

• Bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university, and 7 years of strategic sourcing experience in the procurement field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of supply contracts with domestic and international suppliers.
• Effective negotiation, communication, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Program/Project management with strong experience in the delivery of complex program management, cross-functional business/capability development and change initiatives.
• Masters degree and related experience preferred.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to coordinate between disparate tasks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Timely completion of scheduled work.
• Excellent and professional communication skills in all forms and formats (public speaking, team meetings, PowerPoint, memos, emails, charters, internal/external, etc.).
• Exceptional facilitation skills to bring a cross-functional team together to accomplish tasks and goals.
• Good problem-solving skills with knowledge of six-sigma or lean office tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly in Excel
• ERP systems use and functionality, Avante or JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Engineering systems use and functionality, Jira, Creo, Windchill, Solumina preferred.
• MES systems use and functionality, Solumina preferred.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5 after 90 days, with 100 vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and spanetplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!