Global Commodity Leader - Plastics

Current™, formerly GE Current, a Daintree Company, is stepping into a new era with a bold brand identity that marks the integration of Hubbell’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Lighting business. Together, these two legacies form one unified enterprise with a shared commitment: to deliver the innovation customers need through smarter, more sustainable lighting and controls solutions.

Built on a foundation of trusted performance and decades of proven reliability, Current’s mission is to transform spaces through technology that enhances comfort, safety, and efficiency. Its products illuminate environments that inspire people while reducing energy use and supporting a cleaner future.

With 35 leading product brands under its umbrella, Current offers an unmatched portfolio tailored to diverse industries and applications—each delivering unique value and performance. The company’s primary offices are located in Cleveland, Ohio, and Greenville, South Carolina, complemented by centers of expertise in Austin, Texas; and Quebec, Canada. Manufacturing excellence extends across Hendersonville, North Carolina; Plympton, Massachusetts; Christiansburg, Virginia; Acuña, Mexico; and Tijuana, Mexico—ensuring quality and innovation from design to delivery.

Role Purpose/Summary:

The Global Commodity Leader – Plastics is responsible for all strategic sourcing activities for the commodity and serves as the functional lead for all new product introductions for related platforms. These activities include contract negotiation, supplier selection, competitive quoting, market benchmarking, and development / execution of cost out programs, which deliver value-added benefits for the supply chain.

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Global Commodity Leader – Plastics, you will:

• Create and lead the commodity procurement strategy including selecting preferred primary and secondary suppliers for each commodity based on business objectives, developing a process to communicate those selections to design teams, and enforcing adherence to that strategy
• Leverage the strategy you create to drive reduced lead times, consolidation of common and similar components, as well as achieving variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals
• Lead the supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle from Request for Proposal to supplier exit
• Negotiate supply agreements with strategic suppliers to ensure supply of critical components where necessary
• Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to deliver cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls, including collaboration with Finance to validate the impact of projects and contract negotiations to the general ledger
• Develop technical and market expertise in the resin global markets and building supplier relationships. Use acquired expertise to become a resource for NPI teams to design cost effective solutions that meet their design requirements as well as supply chain and commercial objectives
• Develop a model for estimating the manufacturing capacity of each part to support ramp up investment discussions
• Closely monitor supplier performance to plan and work with the suppliers to manage any required recovery plans / actions
• Coordinate with factories and suppliers to ensure supply meets any and all demand requirements
• Hold performance reviews with suppliers as needed
• Conduct Capacity Audits, track any Red Flags that impede supplier performance and control revisions at Suppliers
• Analyze and negotiate quotes from multiple suppliers to develop "best in class" and "best in design" performance needs
• Work with Product Line Sourcing Leaders, Fulfillment Leaders, Technology, and Product Management to execute programs to meet business objectives and meet customer needs
• Update MRP systems with appropriate supplier inputs (e.g., cost, lead-time, supplier selections, MOQs, ROPs, safety stocks, etc.) for each program
• Conduct program milestone reviews to identify risks within the programs and mitigate those risks prior to launch

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven ability to lead teams and drive resolution to meet Supply Chain deliverables
• Global Commodity Market experience
• Experience developing the framework for a commodity strategy
• Self-starter, proactive individual with excellent problem-solving skills
• Six Sigma certified or equivalent quality certification
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge of SAP
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to articulate responses in a concise manner and target the message based on the audience·
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at any given time
• Experience in developing should cost of assigned parts

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited university or college
• Knowledge or plastics processes, materials & products and experience with the commodity
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain or related field
• Ability to work in US without Company sponsorship
• Up to 20% travel required

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is $97,000-$121,000.

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other
• We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
• • Quarterly company all employee meetings
  • Management and Leadership development
  • Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
  • Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
  • Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com