Director, Contracts and Commodities Management
The Operations Contract and Commodities Director is a leadership position responsible for all aspects of the IFE and IFC Operations Subcontracts and Commodities Organization. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of cross functional team responsible for, subcontract management and contract negotiation and strategic commodity management in support of on time delivery to RAVE customers. This position serves as a primary contact providing internal and external coordination including planning, development and management of Rave Supplier base. In addition, this position is responsible for the supply base commodity strategy. Additional responsibility includes department budget planning and review in support of programs and internal operations. The director will work with various groups and departments to deploy the strategies of the company as well as assist Senior Management in achieving both BU and corporate Operations and Supply Chain goals.
Core Responsibilities
- Creates, negotiates and maintains all contracts with existing and new suppliers.
- Works with Senior management to define contract strategy for new and existing suppliers.
- Works with Engineering and Senior management to define Cost Down Opportunities
- Works with New Product Introduction team to define make/buy strategy, supplier selection, SOW/RFQ creation and submission in support of all new developments.
