Job Description

About NCR

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leading software- and services-led enterprise provider in the financial, retail and hospitality industries. NCR is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with 36,000 employees globally. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
TITLE: Commodity Manager

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA

POSITION SUMMARY & KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

* Implements a rigorous and disciplined process for managing the supply base including leading periodic reviews, monitoring and managing supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, technology, service, and leadership), managing supplier relationships, performing root cause analysis and resolution, developing and monitoring supplier improvement plans, and collaborating with engineering to align technology roadmaps.

* Drives a collaborative multi-site, cross-functional commodity team to analyze spend, develop actionable spend management strategies, implement spend management strategies and proactively manage the supply base within the assigned commodities.

* Understands and monitors current commodity market conditions/trends, developing technologies, supply chain capacity/ capability, product knowledge, customer requirements and supply/demand challenges. This includes the bridging of commodity level trends to the relevant NCR component purchasing level.

* Guides the selection, development, and management of Strategic Suppliers to meet commodity cost and performance goals, with emphasis placed on ability to identify cost targets for relevant technology and product roadmaps.

* Develops and implements spend management strategies including supplier assessments and rationalization, negotiation for best total cost of ownership, make vs. buy analyses, vendor managed inventories, inventory reduction programs, cycle time improvements, security of supply, supplier diversity, continuous improvement, EDI, and procurement/engineering collaboration.

* Leads negotiation and completion of contracts with global strategic and preferred suppliers to maximize benefits across NCR.

* Establishes a strong network and fosters collaboration with customers, suppliers, key stakeholders, and commodity team members.

* Works with New Product Introduction process to coordinate sourcing strategies and ensure a smooth and timely manufacturing ramp on new programs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

* BA/BS undergraduate degree in Materials Management, Business (with emphasis in Supply Chain Management), Operations Management, or other technical discipline (i.e., EE, ME, QE, IE)

* 5 years progressive commodity/supply chain management experience;

* Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint

* Excellent project management, written and oral communication skills

* Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving/trouble-shooting skills

* Strong negotiation and contract management skills

* The ability to work in a matrix management environment

* Ability to travel (international) to support projects (as required); with extended hours during peak work times

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or Technical background aligning with the commodities in the Electrical II team.

* 8 or more years of solid corporate supply chain, procurement, quality, operations, and/or process management experience, including at least 5 years experience with commodity management encompassing the entire supply chain from sub-supplier, materials management, logistics, customs, etc.

* Competency in and working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, pull systems, and inventory reduction methods; as well as overall supply chain and inventory strategies & practices.

* Strategic planning and change management skills.

* Working knowledge of and experience with ERP systems

* Prior experience managing/interfacing with Semiconductor and/or EMS-ODM suppliers in a hybrid outsourced manufacturing environment

Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.

Full time employee benefits include:

* Medical Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Short/Long Term Disability
* Paid Vacation
* 401k

EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is NCR's commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. NCR is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at NCR has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR employees, or any NCR facility. NCR is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.