Global Commodity Manager II

Global Commodity Manager II

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world’s energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to – making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

Mitsubishi Power Americas is a major power generation equipment and storage solutions provider for the energy industry. Commodity management is a strategic approach to procurement that aims to optimize the value and performance of a group of related products or services. As a commodity manager 2, you are responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering savings and benefits for our organization. This individual will identify strategic suppliers in the power generation equipment space and lead cross‑functional evaluations to determine the best overall supplier product and services fit for the Mitsubishi Power Turbine solution. This individual will recommend and work with internal groups to implement strategic supplier agreements, partnerships, or potential investments in coordination with business approval processes. Main category focus for this position will be determined by business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and implement 5 year ecosystem supplier strategy, capacity, capability aligned with BU and partners
• Develop and manage relationship with power generation equipment advanced technology suppliers, evaluating both current state of the art and future technologies in early stage development
• Experience in category management and strategic sourcing within the power generation industry, particularly gas and steam turbine equipment and their related systems as well as generators, HRSG’s and other power generation related equipment and/or services
• Lead supplier evaluations with cross‑functional teams covering product fit and value added, service capability, technical evaluation, manufacturing capacity, risk evaluation, quality, cost competitiveness, and intellectual property position
• Serve as key liaison between strategic suppliers, Mitsubishi project, engineering and service teams, and EPC partners as suppliers’ products or services are integrated into Mitsubishi Power equipment solutions
• Analyze data including market research, spend analysis, supplier performance, and stakeholder feedback to identify patterns, trends, risks, and opportunities that inform sourcing decisions and commodity plans
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively to stakeholders and suppliers using visual tools and dashboards when appropriate
• Implement cost‑out ideas and drive toward standardization
• Negotiate contracts and agreements and manage ongoing supplier relationships while balancing organizational and supplier interests
• Identify vendors to bid highly technical commodities meeting criteria of price, quality, quantity, availability, and delivery dates
• Review long‑range forecasts and usage cycles of strategic equipment to create procurement strategies
• Create value through supplier relationship management, supplier excellence initiatives, and development projects to reduce cost and lead time
• Work with other Mitsubishi group companies to identify cost savings opportunities including sole sourcing, e‑sourcing events, auctions, and cross‑commodity and cross‑business‑unit bundling
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives and drive total cost of ownership improvements
• Lead and drive category performance, establish goals, monitor progress, and demonstrate accountability and integrity
• Present category strategy to senior leadership
• Perform risk analysis and other supply chain data analysis
• Develop detailed plans to mitigate risk and meet supply chain goals
• Represent Mitsubishi Power in negotiating contracts and formulating supplier policies
• Maintain supplier KPIs
• Monitor supplier production capacity and establish buyer capacity plans
• Work with Buyers and the overall Supply Chain team to resolve conflicts
• Develop, evaluate, and refine highly complex commercial and technical bids
• Negotiate terms and conditions, contracts, and bid proposals in coordination with buyers and stakeholders
• Write and distribute highly technical bid invitations and requests for proposal and analyze supplier responses
• Establish blanket purchase agreements with vendors including dollar and time limitations
• May lead or supervise the activities of others
• Travel up to 25%
• Perform other duties as required

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures and report unsafe activities
• Participate in proactive team efforts and leadership to achieve departmental, company, and individual goals
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit
• Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels
• Protect confidential information
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (MBA preferred) with four (4) years of supply chain experience, or eight (8) years of supply chain experience with specialty in commodities management, or an equivalent combination
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, engineering drawings, specifications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and present information to diverse audiences
• Ability to calculate figures and apply basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Basic personal computer skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Ability to communicate job tasks, goals, and projects to global sourcing staff and manage or delegate as needed

Physical Demands & Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and work in a loud environment. Use of personal protective equipment may be required.

Why Should You Apply?

Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K matching
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Tuition reimbursement and on‑the‑job training
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Committed to quality products and services
Great working environment and culture
Employee appreciation programs and events

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.