Commodity Specialist

IGT’s integrated portfolio of technology, products, and services, including its best-in-class content, is shaping the future of the gaming industry by delivering the innovation that players want. IGT is the world's leading end-to-end gaming company. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "IGT."

* Build a short and long term commodity strategy that aligns to overall Lines of Business’ strategy * Oversee commodity strategy implementation activities to deliver the expected business value * Provide Commodity specific subject matter expertise and insights to internal clients and regular status updates of all projects to leadership * Leverage current and future business requirements, market intelligence, and historical spend to develop innovative Commodity strategies that drive cost reduction, enterprise consistency, and business value * Establish Commodity metrics and savings targets, monitor performance, and communicate these to stakeholders. Create a Commodity specific initiative pipeline that will forecast and direct procurement projects and sourcing activities * Implement the Commodity strategy by directing sourcing activities and demand initiatives. Develop and lead cross functional teams to execute on strategy * Maintain expertise in the spend Commodity through relationships with sourcing teams, business units, suppliers, market experts, and global/regional liaisons. Know and apply value chain and value stream concepts * Identify business enablement opportunities and provide Commodity related insights and recommendations. Provide commodity knowledge to internal clients on industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices * Accountable for driving communication and reporting to keep internal clients informed of progress and benefits * Work with internal risk and compliance groups to ensure Commodity strategies account for relevant laws, regulations, and risk policies * Act as change agent and advocate for procurement as a value added function **First Year Goals** * Leverage current and future business requirements, market intelligence, and historical spend to develop innovative Commodity strategies that drive cost reduction, enterprise consistency, and business value * Establish Commodity metrics and savings targets, monitor performance, and communicate these to stakeholders. Create a Commodity specific initiative pipeline that will forecast and direct procurement projects and sourcing activities * Implement the Commodity strategy by directing sourcing activities and demand initiatives. Develop and lead cross functional teams to execute on strategy * Maintain expertise in the spend Commodity through relationships with sourcing teams, business units, suppliers, market experts, and global/regional liaisons. Know and apply value chain and value stream concepts * Identify business enablement opportunities and provide Commodity related insights and recommendations.

**Education Requirements:** * Bachelor’s Degree **Experience:** * 3+ years of Commodity procurement experience, designing and implementing successful Commodity/Sub-Commodity strategies * Commodity management experience **Preferred Qualifications** * Bachelors degree in related discipline preferred * CPM or CPSM preferred •Innovative Thinking: Proven ability to connect ideas, events, and circumstances to find Commodity management solutions to business problems or goals * Applies flexible approach(es) to achieving Commodity management results in dynamic situations * Skilled in change adoption, change management, and resource assessment * Ability to work independently. Energetic and self-motivated * Experience influencing others to voluntarily adopt Commodity Management practices * Strong analytical and financial skills * Strong oral and written communication * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Project, and Excel **Special requirements needed** * Able to obtain a Gaming License * Security Investigation * Pass a background check **Keys To Success** * Deliver exceptional customer service * Demonstrate accountability and integrity * Develop successful relationship * Embrace change * Demonstrate business savvy