THE POWER OF NOW
Fortescue Zero's mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.
An opportunity has arisen for a Global Commodity Lead to join the Procurement department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.
About the role
Commodity managers play a critical role in Fortescue Zero's supply chain process, overseeing the logistics related to the procurement of general inventory or a specific category of products. They create and oversee a plan for managing suppliers and seek opportunities to negotiate better deals or improve processes. You will also establish and cultivate relationships with partners, clients, suppliers, and other internal and external stakeholders.
You will support, establish, and develop a world leading supply chain to support Fortescue Zero & Green Fleet Applications, delivered correct to specification, to schedule and at minimum cost to support a multi programme demand.
What you will do:
- Developing a commodity based supply chain that can support the Green Fleet demands
- Managing and developing existing and new supplier relationship
- Interfacing with Fortescue ZERO's engineering teams to ensure supply chain strategy is implemented and provide input into engineering teams
- Producing commodity strategies to showcase to the wider business
- Developing supplier performance measures in conjunction with supplier quality assurance and logistics;
- Creation of supplier performance data and working with supplier quality assurance team to ensure effective supplier development plans are in place and executed;
- Conduct routine supplier audits and develop improvement plans with suppliers who fail to meet business requirements.
- Preparation and issue of RFQ's;
- Managing internal stakeholders
- Carrying out commercial negotiations, including design and development, tooling and piece price;
- Supplier selection and nomination in conjunction with supplier quality assurance team;
- Driving the VE/VA and DFM process with suppliers and engineering to achieve quality, cost and delivery targets;
- Developing supplier performance measures in conjunction with supplier quality assurance and logistics;
- Creation of supplier performance data and working with supplier quality assurance team to ensure effective supplier development plans are in place and executed;
- Conducting routine supplier audits and develop improvement plans with suppliers who fail to meet business requirements;
- Following the Purchasing Procedures of the company and maintain the working environment to levels consistent with the business;
- Create, develop and continuously improve the business procurement processes and procedures within a multi programme environment;
- Resolving vendor disputes and any commodity-related issues
About you:
- MCIPS or studying towards MCIPS qualification is desirable.
- Ability to review and understand technical proposals, technical drawings and specifications
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Ability to work under own initiative and under pressure
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong analytical skills allied with an ability and commitment to meet deadlines
- The ability to establish strong relationships internally and externally
- The ability to lead a team in reacting quickly to immediate operational requirements
- Supplier visits are part of the role so a clean driving license is essential
- Microsoft Excel and office skills
- Excellent attention to detail
What is in it for you?
Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.
- Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site 24/7 gym access at HQ and discounted national memberships
Application Deadline:
The closing date for application is 4th October 2024.
Not near-zero
Not net-zero.
We are Fortescue Zero.
Additional Information
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
REF-216 816