**Job Title** Theatre Commodity Manager IV **Job Category** Supply Chain Management **Job Description** Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented **Theatre Commodity Manager** . The **Theatre Commodity Manager** is responsible for the on-going maintenance of Global and Regional suppliers with a purchase spend of ~$50M. Scope includes materials and components for Production requirements and parts purchased for Aftermarket from common suppliers. HYMH is looking for a **Theatre Commodity Manager IV** . This is a **permanent** position, can be based at our **Craigavon (Northern Ireland)** or **Irvine (Scotland)** locations and is available for **Hybrid** working. **The Theatre Commodity Manager IV Will Provide the Following Key Accountabilities:** + Achieving 0% - 3% net reduction in annualized material purchase cost (up to 2% of Purchase Base). Supplier selection and initial price establishment that meets &/or exceeds schedule & cost objectives per project schedules. Negotiate pricing and terms that meet HYMH’s annual inflation/financial objectives. Develop new VIP proposals with suppliers resulting in lower cost and/or improved quality organization. + Establish and maintain assigned global supply base that operates in partnership fashion with HYMH to jointly deliver the best technology and quality products for the lowest possible acquisition cost. Develop, maintain and support global &/or regional sourcing strategies (participating as leader &/or team member) that support HYMH’s Component Application Strategies. Utilize Annual Supplier Expectations, cadenced Business Reviews, Value Improvement Processes and Low Cost Country sourcing + Improve Supply Base performance to meet or exceed HYMH Supply Chain Strategic Framework deliverables + Manage supplier involvement and commercial issues to meet project schedule and cost objectives. Coordinate with Engineering and suppliers at Development centers. Provide support ensuring 100% production preparation / readiness to support HYMH new model launches. + To select the world’s best suppliers, which support HYMH’s objectives, through on site audits and evaluations of products, operations and systems. **The Successful Theatre Commodity Manager IV Will Meet the Following Minimum Qualifications:** + BS Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or Logistics (Masters’ preferred). + Broad Business and Commercial knowledge. Minimum 8+ years direct procurement or related experience.Formal education (University Degree) and, or, significant OTJ experience (minimum 8 years) + Broad Purchasing knowledge and skills. International and Domestic Purchasing Practices and Procedures. + Advanced Negotiation and Problem Resolution Skills. + Business Management Systems (DFT, JIT, MRPII, TQM). + Technical Systems, Applications and Industry Standards of Purchased Commodities **The successful candidate will be subject to background checks.** **Job Type** Permanent **Time Type** Full time **Work Hours** 39 **Travel Required** Y **Location** HY EMEA UK Irvine **Address** European Divisional Support Centre **Zip Code** KA11 5DP **Field-Based** No **Relocation Assistance Available** No