• We are looking for an experienced excited sourcing professional that can establish and drive procurement of material and services with our supply base and in alignment with the business strategies and annual objectives. • This position supports the strategic sourcing supply base specifically for the Aerospace business group. • You will have responsibility for driving competitive commodity and category supply strategies to achieve the lowest Total Cost, reducing working capital via Negotiation planning inclusive of considering High Growth Region Suppliers and strategies, Value Engineering and Sole/ Single Source elimination. You will manage Supplier Performance to support the strategic deliverables to our annual AOP to ensure supply continuity. • You will be managing key global suppliers in a fast-paced dynamic environment. • You will ensure compliance with company business policies and procedures and Export /Import regulations.
Key Responsibilities • Lead the supplier management strategies with critical Aerospace suppliers to support supply relationship management, risk mitigation, quality, and annual productivity commitments. • Right and fast execution of sourcing strategies that align with annual price commitments and business growth objectives. • Understand and apply market intelligence, category price trends, and category-specific best practices as needed. • Drive strategic supplier growth and strengthen existing supplier relationships • Develop an effective working relationship with functional stakeholder groups such as site the Global Business Enterprises (GBEs), fulfillment/planning, operations, finance, engineering, quality, and new production introduction. • Manage supplier selection, RFQ/RFI process, pricing negotiation, contracting and supplier performance processes • Improve Working Capital thru Payment Terms extensions, Payment cycle optimization, and Vendor Managed Inventory Lead time reductions. • Proactively manage/mitigate global supply chain shortages to support Revenue objectives • Assist in procurement escalations, reconciliations, and reporting with assigned suppliers. • Be able self-motivate, influence and to work cross functionally with various teams to achieve your deliverables. • Travel up to 10%
YOU MUST HAVE • 10 years+ experience in supplier management, sourcing, and fulfillment • Bachelor's degree • 3+ years of complex global commodity management leadership experience & problem solving • Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable savings across a complex global supply chain, in a decentralized business environment • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience in the development, negotiation, and implementation of contracts & pricing agreements • Strong analytical ability and comfort in dealing with large amounts of financial data • Proficient in English
WE VALUE • Advanced degree • 3+ years leading and managing complex, global EMS/Electrical/Electronic suppliers. • Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management • Demonstrated financial acumen understanding • Experience working within Aerospace and/or with Aerospace suppliers. • Self-motivated team leader experience within Supply Management/Sourcing/Procurement • Experience with SAP or site-relevant ERP systems, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools • Project Management and/or Contract Management Experience • Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools
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