Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for strategic global sourcing, managing supplier relationships, supply chain security, supplier measurement, supplier contracts, and supplier pricing for the supply base within the commodities assigned. Managing multiple commodities, not a people manager.

ESSSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Maintains expert knowledge of assigned commodities including industry trends, economic factors, supply chain security issues and key suppliers within each commodity.

• Leverages expert industry knowledge and supplier intelligence to develop and execute sourcing strategies.

• Manages supplier relationships within each commodity through intimate knowledge of the suppliers’ management team, facilities, capabilities, business health, and performance record.

• Interfaces between new product development teams and the supplier base to lead the supplier selection process and ensure support and success of new product development projects.

• Collaborates with Quality organization on supplier quality programs and quality monitoring including problem solving at supplier sites.

• Manages component pricing from suppliers within assigned commodities.

• Leads cost reduction/cost containment projects through implementation.

• Develops, implements, and maintains security of supply plans within assigned commodities.

• Assess and provide performance feedback to suppliers.

• Lead contract negotiations within assigned commodities.

• Drive process improvements within team and supply chain using MPS principals.

• Mentor Co-op or fellow teammate.

• Collaborates cross functionally and with other sites to align sourcing strategies.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• None

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, business, engineering or related field and 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCY/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to collaborate internally to understand product needs and plans for future product development projects

• Ability to influence without authority

• Strong understanding of cost breakdown and cost modeling

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• ERP experience, preferably with Oracle

• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with internal customers, external suppliers and fellow teammates at all levels

• Must possess solid verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgment

• Ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies for complex commodity set

• Ability to gain and drive alignment with cross functional team and project stakeholders

• Advanced ability to lead projects and execute results

• Ability to mentor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Versailles, OH 45380: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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