JOB OVERVIEWManages the supplier aspects of product development and sourcing projects. Responsible for conducting market research into potential suppliers, product specifications and resources. Conducts supplier analysis, evaluates potential suppliers, and manages the overall supplier qualification process, develops, and creates sourcing plans, requests for proposal, and other sourcing documents, evaluates and recommends purchasing and sourcing decision to management. Plans, directs, and coordinates the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Responsible for negotiating supplier agreements. Identifies and cultivates new business relationships related to products and product development services.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Works closely with the operations team to support strategic sourcing projects.
- Manages the sourcing deals, contracts, delivery, and quality for a complete procurement cycle, ensuring the commercial and cost saving benefits are realized at the P&L level and ensuring on time delivery with the suppliers.
- Ensures the complete follow through of project supports from managing the product/supplier sourcing to execution to supplier delivery and quality.
- Identifies opportunities for operational excellence and cost saving.
- Develops best practice processes and works together with Finance and IT to enhance the ERP set up.
- Works with product teams for identification of strategic suppliers and evaluates vendor reliability.
- Reviews and negotiates supply contracts, subcontractor agreements, and other terms and conditions.
- Organize and execute regular supplier site evaluations and audits.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)- Ability to manage sub-contract suppliers, with high volume/value fabricated parts/component contracts in both foreign and domestic markets.
- Ability to manage long lead-time product deliveries in support of production.
- Working knowledge of assembly & manufacturing processes.
- Thorough knowledge of Purchasing Law and Uniform Commercial Code.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiating skills.
- Excellent communication skills, written & verbal.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
- Thorough understanding of financial impact of decisions.
- Demonstrated success in developing and fostering relationships with suppliers while driving lower costs, superior performance, and continuous improvement.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university.
- Minimum 5 years related experience and/or training/ or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Purchasing in a Manufacturing/Engineered Product environment.
- Interfacing with manufacturing engineering and program management teams.
- Experience in executing Global Supply Chain initiatives & strategic planning.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT (if applicable)- Work is performed in a designated professional office workstation and environment.
- Extensive use of office equipment to include computer, calculator, copier, fax, and other business-related machines and software.
DISCLAIMERThis job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees. Distribution of this item outside of the Company without an authorized release is a violation of Company policy.
90,000.00 - 112,450.00 - 134,900.00 USD Annual
