First Transit Cincinnati , OH 45201
Posted 7 days ago
Location 191 Rosa Parks St, Suite 800, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 US
Phone Number () -
Categories Professional & Corporate
Req ID JR3247 Commodity Manager - IT Hardware Procurement (Open)
First for a reason:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
Responsible for all facets of procurement for computers, laptops, desktops, peripherals, bus technology hardware, tech stack components, cameras, surveillance, EV chargers, telecom, and connectivity. The position is responsible for the entire procurement process from source selection to contract implementation, data maintenance, new supplier identification, portfolio optimization and engagement in the development and implementation of the commodity strategy. Cost reduction activities are a significant element of this role. The overall expectation is that this position requires the individual to deliver tangible business results. This role reports to the Sr. Director of Procurement.
Major Responsibilities
Strategic leadership of the commodities -
Develop expertise in the target commodity and a thorough understanding of demand/supply market dynamics
Demonstrate a good understanding of the total cost of ownership and various savings levers applicable to drive cost savings
Lead a cross functional effort to develop and implement commodity strategies for assigned commodities
Prepare for and conduct contract negotiations
Monitor supply markets and industries including pricing trends, new suppliers and alternative solutions and supply risks
Manage day to day relationships with suppliers, including but not limited to:
Monitor business transactions for commodities
Develop and understand supply chain life cycle as requested by internal and external customers, validating business transaction flow
Monitor purchase-order life cycle including: system entry and maintenance, partner confirmation, ensuring order and audit receipts
Customer Support -
Respond and resolve order, delivery and service-related inquiries from internal and external customers within specified time-frames
Responsible for administration and upholding the integrity of Procurement's centralized programs
Educate and communicate with all stakeholders, as a key advocate of all programs to clearly communicate benefits of commodity programs to stakeholders
Business Analysis -
Coordinate continued actions ensuring conformance to supplier contract and practices by suppliers
Identify and work with stakeholders ensuring compliance to centralized procurement agreement policies and procedures
Use of tools and data to identify and implement additional opportunities for savings and growth of the business
Maintain internal records of location commodity requirements, contacts, and other pertinent information related to purchasing agreements
Transition and Project Support -
Assist with all stakeholders as related to procurement actions
Assist with special projects as required, such as creating and maintaining asset inventories, pricing set-ups and requirements
Support changes to existing commodity suppliers as needed
May mentor/train other Commodity Specialists
Perform other duties and take direction as assigned by director, within specified time-frames.
Minimum Experience & Skills Required
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.
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