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Commodity Manager

Vermeer · Pella, Iowa, USA - Corporate Office · On-site

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About Vermeer

Vision based, global navigation for GPS-denied and spoofed environments. Backed by Techstars.

About the role

Are you the type of strategic thinker who would enjoy planning and executing Vermeer’s evolving commodity strategies? In this role you will develop supplier relationships, manage contractual obligations for Vermeer, negotiate for long-term advantage, and communicate within Vermeer and among its supplier base to assist internal customers and support their strategic needs. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

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Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

1 - First Shift

Are you the type of strategic thinker who would enjoy planning and executing Vermeer’s evolving commodity strategies? In this role you will develop supplier relationships, manage contractual obligations for Vermeer, negotiate for long-term advantage, and communicate within Vermeer and among its supplier base to assist internal customers and support their strategic needs. We’re looking for a wholistic thinker with a people-oriented outlook and advanced negotiation skills to negotiate the best total cost-benefit for the organization.

What You’ll Do

1. Lead cross functional teams to develop commodity strategies to achieve total cost improvements, lead time reductions, and overall supply rationalization. Manage year over year price improvements.

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