Develop and implement the material sourcing processes and strategies with both domestic and foreign sources for metals, stampings, castings, machined parts, injection mold, wood, hardware, MIM and PM, finishing, metal treatments, MRO, indirect materials and services, and purchased subassemblies. Commodity Leaders will lead the strategic development, execution and ongoing spend and supplier management of commodity groups for all of Frontier Defense Group procurement requirements.  

Principal Duties and   Accountabilities (*Essential Functions)

• Develop comprehensive strategies that  meet organizational sourcing objectives. Develop and negotiate strategic short and long-term agreements offering quality parts and services,   continuity of supply, year-over-year cost reduction, inventory        management programs, and yearly productivity improvement. Develop and implement cost reduction  strategies with existing and new suppliers while continuing to strengthen the supply base. 
• Improve supplier quality and support   the development of new suppliers and technologies. 
• Develop and implement supply   management strategies to provide uninterrupted flow of high-quality  materials at the lowest total cost while optimizing service and   inventory levels.
• Collaborate with team experts to  develop scope of work, overall business requirements/ standards, draft  and execute RFI, RFP and RFQ activities. Present to cross functional team and stake holders as required. 
• Establish internal cross-functional   relationships with Sourcing, Finance, Purchasing, Operations Management,  S&OP Team, Safety, Sales & Marketing, Design / Engineering,   Quality and Sr. Management to effectively develop and manage key part        categories and help establish the organizational infrastructure of a   world-class Strategic Sourcing Organization.

Vet   and develop long-term supplier relationships to support organizational   objectives. 

• Perform competitive bids, market  analysis, detailed cost/bid comparison analysis and supplier evaluations, utilizing metrics. Negotiate final agreements with suppliers and implement  contracts.
• Support new product development  process by working closely with engineering, quality, and manufacturing to  develop prototypes and BOM’s.
• Analyze, maintain, and execute   materials requirement plant MRP.
• Develop and implement strategic  cost reduction roadmap.
• Stay current with all applicable   market trends.
• Adhere to all ITAR, EAR and any  other firearms related regulations.