| Commodity Director Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Commodity Director. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Commodity Director along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Commodity Director is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Commodity Manager, Commodity Senior Manager, Commodity Buyer II, Commodity Buyer III, Commodity Buyer IV, Commodity Buyer I, Channel Sales Director, Engineering Director, Purchasing Director |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Commodity Director |
| Develops, implements, and maintains a commodity procurement and inventory strategy that supports a company's manufacturing supply chain. Implements policies and processes to purchase raw materials used to process and manufacture products or to conduct research or other business activities. Monitors and analyzes the commodities market, global economic conditions, and events to make informed purchase decisions. Identifies, evaluates, and monitors suppliers to develop reliable sourcing and ensure the quality and availability of required commodities. Leads bidding and contract negotiations to obtain the best pricing to meet commodity needs. Analyzes inventory levels, manufacturing schedules, and long-term business objectives to plan and manage purchases. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and standards governing the purchase and delivery of goods. Requires a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
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| Also referred to as: Commodities Purchasing Director, Materials Procurement Director, Strategic Commodity Purchasing Director |
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| Similar Jobs: Commodity Manager, Commodity Senior Manager, Commodity Buyer II, Commodity Buyer III, Commodity Buyer IV, Commodity Buyer I, Channel Sales Director, Engineering Director, Purchasing Director |
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| Level of Education: Commodity Director Salaries with No Diploma, Commodity Director Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Commodity Director Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Commodity Director Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Commodity Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Commodity Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
