Global Commodity Manager

What You'll Do:

• Drive the full Materials management cycle for your roadmap: Discovery, Validation, Development, Launch and Measure/Iterate.
• Lead market analyses thorough market research, competitive bidding, supplier onboarding, competitor benchmarking, and implementation of new products (NPI).
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to secure reliable sources for construction materials and services.
• Communicate and craft compelling strategic and tactical approaches and share them across our internal teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand opportunities to scale and drive efficiencies throughout our ecosystem.
• Join forces with both Design, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to shape the future of our internal products and how we leverage the 3rd party platforms we rely on.
• Work in partnership with the finance team to develop and manage budgets for architectural product development, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and documentation of internal and external system functionality, customizations, and integrations, and proactively identify opportunities for process and workflow improvements.

Who You Are:

• You are able to synthesize complex internal needs across the company while considering customer value and future growth.
• You have the ability to work cross-functionally with teams such as engineering, design, manufacturing and site operations to successfully manage projects from strategy through to execution.
• You are analytical and data driven. You are a strong problem solver who knows how to use data to identify problems, find opportunities, and drive continuous improvement in our marketing and growth efforts.
• You consider quality and impact with every product decision you make.
• You find opportunity in ambiguity; able to independently identify, advocate for, and execute on new opportunities in the absence of a clear mandate.
• You are comfortable leveraging your expertise to perform some key administrative functions across multiple areas of the business.
• Entrepreneurial and resourceful. As an early member of a startup, we need people who can find creative ways to make a big impact without massive amounts of resources.

What You’ve Done:

• You have 3+ years of materials management or related experience in construction and operations.
• You have a proven track record of optimizing processes and systems.
• You have experience with systems integration, data flow, report generations, and automation of manual processes.
• You have experience with NetSuite systems, bonus if you have a base knowledge and experience with shop drawings and design/architectural related plans.
• Have demonstrated a deep empathy for users and their experience with every aspect of your materials.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management/related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, materials, and construction processes.
• Proven experience in architectural product management within the residential construction industry.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Company Culture and Core Competencies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Shows professional restraint and seeks to reduce stress, help others and find solutions to problems.
• Ability to efficiently use computer systems including Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.; commitment to learning and becoming a proficient user of the company’s information management system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Activity, Physical Requirements, Visual Acuity and Work Conditions:

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• May require periods of travel.
• Normal office environment.
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to join an outstanding start-up team and grow a purpose –driven company from the ground up.
• Competitive salary package.
• Medical/dental/vision benefits.
• Equity in the company.