Description
Responsible for providing purchasing solutions expertise using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management to deliver maximum value in developing, communicating, and/or implementing a local or regional sourcing strategy for a specific Customer business unit. Managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs. Supporting specific Product line(s) and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. Liaise with the corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers.SKILLS:
Skills/Competencies: Strategic guidance (understand the current supplier base, evaluating strategic options, deciding a course of action, and beginning implementations). Team leadership (guiding decisions on sourcing, logistics, and resource management, as well as continuous process improvement and team-member mentorship). Intelligent problem-solving and customer support solutions (determining how to best satisfy Critical Customer Requirements while sustaining competitive advantage). Quality supplier relationships (developing mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers throughout the organization). Willingness to travel up to 50-75% of work time as needed. Fluency (able to speak, read, write, and comprehend fluently) in English. Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal, analytical, leadership, and project management skills to develop close working relationships with others both inside and outside Customer - Preferred.
Required: Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing preferred. Five to seven years relevant experience required. Manufacturing background. Experience leading projects as well as teams, suppliers, and customers to effective solutions.
Desired: Technical Background and In-Depth Manufacturing Process Knowledge Design for Manufacturability & Cost Cost Estimation/Should-Cost Modeling Price Negotiation