Outline of Duties:
This position is responsible for finding the most accurate cost to develop negotiation strategy, use effective negotiation strategy to influence a party to adjust their position based on the analysis to align with accurate costs and mutually beneficial interests. Responsible for supplier accounts with an average annual spend of $120 million.
Leads in achieving company sourcing targets
- Gains industry knowledge of commodity group and automotive industry trends
- Creates long-term sourcing strategy for commodity group
- Facilitates new supplier vetting (including on-site and financial audits)
- Executes sourcing strategies through the sourcing decision making process
- Reports and gains final approval up to executive level management
Leads company cost reduction activity
- Cost structure and supply-chain analysis
- Supplier production process evaluation and improvement activity
- Supplier negotiation
- Initiates VA/VE activity through collaboration with design & quality engineers
- Contract management activity
- Engineering change cost analysis and approval contract activity
Tactical support for supplier quality, delivery, development, packaging, AP/AR, and service parts
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field of study
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years relevant experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field of study
- Understanding of Purchasing and product development process
- Production process background/knowledge
Travel:
Moderate travel may be required mainly for Supplier visits, business collaboration, and training purposes.