Your ImpactYou will be accountable for assigned commodity(s) which have the highest impact on Axon's supply base and spend categories.Assigned commodities include, but are not limited to, are as follows: Packaging material & automation equipment, Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO) supplies, Janitorial, Facilities, and Office SuppliesThis requires a broad market understanding and internal and external stakeholder engagement at the highest levels. You will ensure assigned suppliers meet and maintain requirements for quality, on time delivery, and continuous improvement while optimizing cost, inventory and terms under the supervision of a Category Manager. Enhanced understanding of emerging markets and technologies is required.What You'll DoLocation:Onsite at our Scottsdale, Arizona office 3-5 days a week, and travel as neededReports to:Category ManagerDirect Reports:noneAs an Indirect Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers ensuring supply continuity, adherence to quality standards, and cost takeout initiatives for the assigned commodities stated above.Through a combination of formal business reviews and ongoing supplier communication, manages the performance of assigned supply base to meet Axon's requirements for quality, on time delivery, cost, technological/manufacturing innovation, and continuous improvementLead subject matter expert for defined spend categories/commodities – understanding market and supplier risk profiles and recommending/implementing strategies to reduce risk and ensure continuity of supply while improving competitivenessThrough coordination with demand planning team, provides timely and ongoing communication with assigned supply base to provide ongoing forecast information relating to Axon's short and long term supply requirementsLeads formal spend management councils to market test existing and new suppliers/categories with the objective of optimizing supply base and driving competitive cost, capital (inventory and payment terms)Accountable for managing supplier inventory levels utilizing, as required, combination of advanced replenishment strategies and persistent negotiation of supplier lead times and minimum order quantitiesNegotiates formal supply contracts and/or agreements as requiredDrive continuous improvement and supplier performanceCreates and maintains strategies for assigned commoditiesActive participant in NPI process to translate market requirements into supply requirementsOther sourcing and procurement related duties as business requirements dictateAligns with team members from Demand Planning, Sales operations, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to understand supplier performance expectations in meeting the supply planAligns with product management and demand planning teams on product revisions/introductions and forecastsFunction as a primary focal point for all supplier issues.What You BringBachelor's degree in supply chain or related discipline5+ years of experience in procurement, commodity/category managementProficiency in relevant commodity categoriesAbility to influence and communicate across all levels of the organizationStrong communication and negotiation skills as well as proven ability to work within team structure as an active participant and drive results through direct and indirect influence/collaborationAbility to successful function in "fast-pace" ambiguous environmentDemonstrated capability of advancing further within the organization through track record of increasing responsibility and quantifiable resultsAPICS, ISM, PMP, Six Sigma certifications desiredBenefits that Benefit YouCompetitive salary and 401k with employer matchDiscretionary paid time offPaid parental leave for allMedical, Dental, Vision plansFitness ProgramsEmotional & Mental Wellness supportLearning & Development programsAnd yes, we have snacks in our officesBenefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you workThe PayAxon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 49,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 88,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits(http://www.axon.com/careers/benefits).
