Global Platform Commodity Leader - Mechanical

ph3About Us /h3 pBW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries. /p pBarry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. /p h3About Us /h3 pBW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries. /p pBarry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. /p h3Job Description /h3 pThe Global Platform Commodity Leader: Mechanical is responsible for developing and executing the mechanical commodity strategy across all BW Converting sites. This platform-level sourcing leadership role will leverage global spend, establish preferred supplier strategies, improve commercial performance, reduce supply risk, and support consistent sourcing practices throughout BW Converting. The annual spend under strategic management for this role is around $100M USD. /p pThe Commodity Leader will provide strategic direction for assigned mechanical categories while partnering with site procurement teams that retain responsibility for local purchasing execution, transactional activities, material availability, and day-to-day supplier coordination. /p pThis position will work across Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Project Management, Service, and other functions to improve total cost, quality, delivery, working capital, supplier capability, and continuity of supply. This will include working alongside the Enterprise Sourcing team based in St. Louis, along with the functions at our 5 main manufacturing sites + aftermarket/small manufacturing locations. /p ul liDevelop and implement a comprehensive global commodity strategy for assigned mechanical categories across BW Converting. /li liCreate category roadmaps addressing supplier segmentation, sourcing regions, cost competitiveness, technical capability, capacity, quality, delivery, lead time, and continuity of supply. /li liAnalyze platform-wide spend and demand to identify opportunities to leverage common requirements across sites. /li liEstablish and maintain the platform preferred supplier strategy, including supplier rationalization and Grow, Maintain, Develop, or Exit recommendations. /li liLead supplier selection, qualification, development, performance evaluation, and strategic business reviews in partnership with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and site procurement teams. /li liLead competitive sourcing events and negotiate long-term agreements, memoranda of understanding, pricing agreements, rebates, payment terms, warranty provisions, and other commercial arrangements. /li liDeliver measurable productivity, cost-out, cost avoidance, inflation mitigation, and working-capital improvements using total-cost-of-ownership principles. /li liIdentify opportunities through supplier consolidation, competitive bidding, localization, low-cost-country sourcing, value analysis and value engineering, specification alignment, and demand aggregation. /li liPartner with Finance to validate savings and provide commodity-market outlooks, supplier pricing projections, commercial risks, and budget inputs. /li liServe as the platform commodity expert and strategic point of contact for assigned mechanical categories. /li liPartner with site Buyers, Planners, and Supply Chain leaders to implement the platform strategy while preserving local responsibility for transactional execution and immediate operational needs. /li liWork with Engineering to support component standardization, preferred technology selection, design simplification, early supplier involvement, new product development, supplier transitions, and engineering changes. /li liIdentify and manage supplier, geopolitical, tariff, logistics, capacity, financial, quality, and single-source risks and develop practical mitigation plans. /li liEstablish and track commodity-level performance measures, including savings, supplier quality, on-time delivery, lead-time improvement, working-capital impact, preferred-supplier utilization, and supplier-base reduction. /li liProvide regular updates to the Senior Leader, Strategic Sourcing and other platform stakeholders on progress, risks, barriers, and required decisions. /li liPerform other duties as assigned /li liMechanical Commodity Scope (example of some of the categories to support): /li liBearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, and linear-motion components. /li liGearboxes, motors, pulleys, sprockets, chains, belts, couplings, and related mechanical power-transmission components. /li liMachined components, fabricated and welded components, castings, and forgings. /li liRollers, shafts, conveyor components, mechanical assemblies, and subassemblies. /li /ul ul liBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered. /li liSignificant progressive experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management within a manufacturing environment. /li liDemonstrated experience sourcing mechanical components, machined parts, fabrications, or related industrial products. /li liExperience managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations across multiple locations or business units. /li liDemonstrated success delivering cost reductions using total-cost-of-ownership principles. /li liExperience in a global or matrixed manufacturing organization is strongly preferred. /li liExperience supporting complex machinery, engineered-to-order products, capital equipment, or low-volume and high-mix manufacturing is preferred. /li liProfessional supply chain, procurement, Lean, or Six Sigma certification is beneficial but not required. /li /ul h3Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities /h3 ul liStrong knowledge of strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier development, competitive bidding, contracting, and negotiation. /li liWorking knowledge of mechanical components and their application within industrial equipment. /li liAbility to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, bills of material, and related engineering documentation. /li liStrong understanding of total cost of ownership, cost drivers, commodity-index movements, and supplier pricing structures. /li liAbility to analyze spend, pricing, supplier performance, demand, and market data and convert findings into actionable sourcing strategies. /li liStrong commercial judgment, financial acumen, project-management skills, and organizational discipline. /li liAbility to lead cross-functional and cross-site initiatives and influence decisions without direct authority. /li liStrong written, verbal, analytical, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. /li liProficiency with ERP, procurement analytics, business-intelligence, and Microsoft Office tools. /li liHigh ethical standards and commitment to fair, transparent, and respectful supplier relationships. /li liAbility to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require. /li /ul h3Leadership Responsibility /h3 pThis role provides platform-level functional leadership for assigned commodities. The Commodity Leader may not initially have direct reports but will lead work across site Buyers, Planners, Engineers, Quality professionals, Finance partners, and other stakeholders through influence, shared objectives, defined sourcing governance, and fact-based decision-making. /p h3Competencies /h3 ul liStrategic Mindset - Anticipates future possibilities and translates them into effective commodity strategies. /li liBusiness Insight - Applies knowledge of the business, markets, customers, and supplier environment to advance organizational goals. /li liDrives Results - Consistently achieves meaningful outcomes, even under challenging circumstances. /li liCollaborates - Builds partnerships and works cooperatively across functions, sites, regions, and suppliers. /li liCommunicates Effectively - Delivers clear communications tailored to technical, operational, commercial, and leadership audiences. /li liInstills Trust - Builds confidence through honesty, integrity, transparency, and authenticity. /li liDecision Quality - Makes sound and timely decisions using data, experience, risk assessment, and business judgment. /li liPlans and Aligns - Prioritizes work and coordinates resources to meet commitments aligned with platform goals. /li liOptimizes Work Processes - Identifies more effective ways to improve sourcing processes, supplier performance, and cross-site execution. /li liAction Oriented - Takes on opportunities and challenges with urgency, energy, and accountability. /li /ul h3Measures of Success /h3 ul liValidated cost-out, cost avoidance, and inflation-mitigation results. /li liDocumented commodity strategies and sustainable sourcing pipelines. /li liPreferred-supplier utilization, supplier-base rationalization, and implementation of platform-level commercial agreements. /li liSupplier quality, on-time delivery, lead-time, and working-capital improvement. /li liReduction of single-source and continuity-of-supply risks. /li liCross-site adoption of preferred suppliers and standardized components. /li liEffective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement. /li /ul h3Work Environment and Physical Demands /h3 ul liFrequent use of a computer and standard office equipment. /li liPeriodic presence in manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, and supplier-production environments. /li liAbility to comply with applicable site and supplier safety requirements. /li liDomestic and international travel as required to support sites, supplier meetings, negotiations, assessments, and strategic initiatives. /li /ul pAt Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work- therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. /p pBarry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. /p pApplicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. /p h3Company /h3 pBW Converting /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr