Commodity Manager

Who We Are: EQUUS is a 100% employee-owned company that delivers custom compute and custom programs for the desk, the edge, and the data center. Founded in 1989, we have spent more than 35 years working as an extension of our customers' teams. We collaborate on the requirements, design systems around each customer's workload and environment, build them, and scale them into repeatable programs. Our customers include cloud operators, AI software companies, and enterprise and government organizations. As employee-owners, we have a personal stake in every deployment. EQUUS is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota. For more information, please visit www.equuscs.com.

Summary: The Supply Chain Commodity Manager coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as computer components, software, and accessories for multiple EQUUS branches by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

• The following is not a comprehensive list of all job duties and expectations. Other tasks may be assigned based on business needs.
• Demonstrate commitment to core values by leading, acting and behaving in a manner consistent with these values.
• Understand and follow EQUUS safety/quality policies and procedures.
• Hands on, data & process driven, detail oriented, positive and ‘can-do’ attitude, sense of curiosity to solve problems and drive improvements with a sense of urgency.
• Under supervision of the purchasing manager and/or with direction from senior purchasing staff, performs purchasing duties of limited scope and authority, which include the following:
• Part Number Creation and Maintenance- Follow part number creation rules to create and maintain correct part information in ERP system.
• Demand and Supply Planning- Review daily/hourly back orders and MRP messages to purchase parts based on demand. Monitor sales activities focusing specifically on run rate and product origin.
• PO Management- Issue, change and cancel PO to vendors based on demand. Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery method, product quality or performance and inventory.
• Inventory Control (Min. aging and obsolete material)- Maintain satisfactory inventory level and ensures smooth transition between shipments. Minimize obsolete and surplus inventory according to established SCM policies. Monitor market trends, internal business run rate and analyze sales forecast to make an inventory plan based on MPR pattern as well as directions set by SCM Manager. Reviews and maintain weekly aged inventory report to resolve cold items and maintain aged inventory in a reasonable range.
• Sales Support (pricing, availability)- Decide cost/base price of components according to established SCM policies. Prepare purchase orders or bid requests. Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Receive requisitions from sales and SCM program managers related to materials preparation. Review requisition to determine most appropriate action.
• Component Sourcing/Positioning- Contact authorized vendors to obtain product or service information such as product specification and application, pricing, availability, and delivery schedule. Communicate all information back to involved parties. Determine method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid from manufacturer or distributors.
• Price Negotiation- Review and negotiate terms and conditions such as pricing, with vendors regularly.
• Components Phase In/Out Management- Use product evaluation procedure to manage new component introduction. Work with PM and Production to minimize material exposure during phase out stage.
• Contact to Vendors (delivery, price, quality issues)- Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Component/Vendor Complexity Maintain supply knowledge and vendor relationship hands on, data & process driven, detail oriented, positive and ‘can-do’ attitude, sense of curiosity to solve problems and drive improvements with a sense of urgency.

Essential Education, Skills and Experience:

• An associate degree (A.A.) or bachelor’s degree (B.A.) is preferred; 1-2 years related experience in multi-functional environment (purchasing, marketing, customer service, admin, etc.); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (primarily Word, Excel and PowerPoint) programs, email, Internet, and social media.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Good written and verbal skills are required. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees of the organization.
• Great organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and organize work effectively.

The total comp for this role will be between $80k and $110k and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location, along with budgeted range of position. EQUUS offers a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accidental or illness, company paid short- & long-term disability, six weeks of paid parental leave, generous paid time off and wellness programs. EQUUS is 100% employee owned!