Commodity Manager

About NCR VOYIX

NCR VOYIX Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a leading global provider of digital commerce solutions for the retail, restaurant and banking industries. NCR VOYIX is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with approximately 16,000 employees in 35 countries across the globe. For nearly 140 years, we have been the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday consumer interactions into meaningful moments. Today, NCR VOYIX transforms the stores, restaurants and digital banking experiences with cloud-based, platform-led SaaS and services capabilities.

Not only are we the leader in the market segments we serve and the technology we deliver, but we create exceptional consumer experiences in partnership with the world’s leading retailers, restaurants and financial institutions. We leverage our expertise, R&D capabilities and unique platform to help navigate, simplify and run our customers’ technology systems.

Our customers are at the center of everything we do. Our mission is to enable stores, restaurants and financial institutions to exceed their goals – from customer satisfaction to revenue growth, to operational excellence, to reduced costs and profit growth. Our solutions empower our customers to succeed in today’s competitive landscape. 

Our unique perspective brings innovative, industry-leading tech to all the moving parts of business across industries. NCR VOYIX has earned the trust of businesses large and small — from the best-known brands around the world to your local favorite around the corner.

About NCR VOYIX

NCR VOYIX Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a leading global provider of digital commerce solutions for the retail, restaurant and banking industries. NCR VOYIX is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with approximately 10000+ employees in 35 countries across the globe. For nearly 140 years, we have been the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday consumer interactions into meaningful moments. Today, NCR VOYIX transforms the stores, restaurants and digital banking experiences with cloud-based, platform-led SaaS and services capabilities.

Not only are we the leader in the market segments we serve and the technology we deliver, but we create exceptional consumer experiences in partnership with the world’s leading retailers, restaurants and financial institutions. We leverage our expertise, R&D capabilities and unique platform to help navigate, simplify and run our customers’ technology systems.

Our customers are at the center of everything we do. Our mission is to enable stores, restaurants and financial institutions to exceed their goals – from customer satisfaction to revenue growth, to operational excellence, to reduced costs and profit growth. Our solutions empower our customers to succeed in today’s competitive landscape. 

Our unique perspective brings innovative, industry-leading tech to all the moving parts of business across industries. NCR VOYIX has earned the trust of businesses large and small — from the best-known brands around the world to your local favorite around the corner.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:    Commodity Manager

Location:               India

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Commodity Manager will have accountability for the strategic management of a key Suppliers /partners along with the supply base to ensure a continuous flow of materials to support manufacturing activities/processes.  The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the assigned commodity manufacturing industry, market trends, cost curves, and overall requirements both internal and external to NCR.  The commodity manager will closely collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing Management, Quality and/or Operations to develop and execute sourcing strategies aimed at cost optimization, proactive supplier management, technology selection, supply base consolidation, lead time and quality improvement as well as other critical performance metrics.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• Works with partner on revenue, resource plan, payments, Fx reconciliation on an ongoing basis.
• 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS undergraduate degree in Engineering, Materials Management, Business (with emphasis in Supply Chain Management), Operations Management, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years progressive commodity/supply chain management experience; including supplier evaluation/assessment, purchasing, sourcing, general finance, logistics, and/or manufacturing/operations and Fulfillment experiences with demonstrated competency in strategic sourcing, e-commerce, TCO/design-to-cost, and design-for-service.
• Strong negotiation, and contract management skills; including a working understanding of contractual terms and conditions and risk mitigation.
• Understanding of the legalities of ethical purchasing behaviors and the ability to work with Legal on assuring those aspects
• Ability to indirectly influence and lead cross-organizational and/or cross-functional teams, including a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally (e.g., engineering teams) at all organizational levels and/or with outside professionals.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving/trouble-shooting, communications, presentation, and problem-solving/trouble-shooting skills
• Effective time/resource management and project management skills/capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.

Additional Skills:

• 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
• knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes - Sheet metalwork, injection Moulding, casting, painting, plating and misc. secondary operations is Preferable
• Understanding of the main cost drivers of mechanical manufacturing processes
• Familiarity of E-Sourcing tools and processes.

Work Environment:

Hybrid Office/ Home Working Environment   Ability to travel to Supplier location as requirement basis. With extended hours during peak work times.

Key Competencies:

Excellent project management, written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required as well as the ability to work in a matrix management environment. 

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

EEO Statement

Integrated into our shared values is NCR Voyix’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 Voyix 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 Voyix has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

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

“When applying for a job, please make sure to only open emails that you will receive during your application process that come from a @ncrvoyix.com email domain.”

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

EEO Statement

Integrated into our shared values is NCR Voyix’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 Voyix 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 Voyix has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

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

“When applying for a job, please make sure to only open emails that you will receive during your application process that come from a @ncrvoyix.com email domain.”