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Summary of Responsibilities:
The primary focus of this position is to drive the development of
strategic sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing ownership of a
North American commodity strategy. As part of the global purchasing
organization, you must assume a leadership role in the North American
commodity / supplier strategy. This position is a very visible one in
which you will interact on a regular basis with senior management while
facilitating corporate initiatives to ensure best in class commodity
performance results for the company. The working environment is a
centralized location supporting three North American manufacturing
plants. The commodities for this position are engines, transmission,
cooling systems.
Summary of Duties:
1. Develop and execute long-term supply strategy deployment, supplier
cost modeling, supplier opportunity assessments, supplier financial
analysis, negotiations, long-term contract establishment, continuous
supplier performance improvement, and supplier relationship development.
2. Negotiate best in class price, payment terms, quality levels, and
delivery terms for purchased products in compliance with corporate
objectives.
3. Coordinate and support on-site supplier assessment / certification
audits and continuous improvement activities that drive down total cost
and increase total supplier quality.
4. Identify new and/or alternate sources of supply as necessary to
support new product development, cost reduction requirements, and/or
supplier performance issues.
5. Evaluate medium to long-term supplier capabilities in an effort to
optimize the commodity supply base in support of supplier reduction
goals and objectives.
6. Perform all necessary duties to support corporate goals as it relates
to established supplier quality, total landed cost, and inventory
objectives.
7. Maintain a solid working knowledge of essential commodity trends
including: industry trends, cost drivers, global pricing, material lead
times, and technical/manufacturing processes.
8. Lead cross-functional teams to drive global supply chain
enhancements.
9. Participate in the make vs. buy analysis and recommendation based on
corporate objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certifications:
• Must possess a four-year degree, MBA is preferred
Experience / Skills:
• Must have excellent communication / financial / analytical /
manufacturing functional knowledge.
• Must have at least 5 to 7 years experience in a purchasing or
sourcing, including 3 years with an equipment OEM or supplier to such.
• Must have 4 years of experience working with suppliers located China
or other low cost countries.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite software including
Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication and presentation
skills for effective dealings with suppliers and team members.
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