Role Summary
This is an onsite position based at our Main Office location in Gastonia, NC. The
Regional Material Group Manager - Filter Media has North America (U.S., Mexico, and Canada) responsibility for all purchasing activities, projects, supplier quality, and processes within the material group (MG) for
Filter Media purchasing. This position will have responsibility over both Life Sciences & Environmental, and Transportation business units. The
Regional MGM - Filter Media is responsible for managing the execution of all relevant strategic and tactical filter element purchasing tasks within the material group for
North America. The Filter Media Material Group is one of the most strategic within the MANN+HUMMEL purchasing organization with an annual spend of approximately $75 - $100 million.Main Tasks
- Define and execute Material Group (MG) and Supplier strategies for Filter Media purchasing. Manage Filter Media supplier strategy & panel, supplier development, and quality in cooperation with Quality, Plants, and Business Units
- Lead North American strategic planning, forecasting, and reporting of Material Group Filter Media purchasing, especially material price and technical savings projects development
- Responsible for the achievement of material price development within the Filter Media commodity
- Assure the necessary cross-functional collaboration with other functions (e.g., R&D) for product innovations, future needs of the relevant material group, and advanced sourcing activities
- Drive key sourcing decisions in close collaboration with Commodity Buyers and participation in the Sourcing Board
- Provide commodity, technology, and supplier market know-how for the organization
- Identify and approve new suppliers, manage supplier relations, and oversee supplier-related initiatives
- Responsible for supplier risk management and recommendation for high-level supplier escalation issues
- Cooperate with other purchasing functions and internal stakeholders to ensure delivery of service and alignment with strategy
- Foster standardization of materials, material processes, and data processes for Filter Media within the MG
- Responsible for regional pricing and contracts with suppliers in the respective material group
- Negotiate and approve key supplier objectives, contract terms & conditions, pricing, and other commercial topics (e.g., payment terms, Incoterms)
- Initiate and implement technical savings projects in cooperation with Commodity Buyers and sites; support regional cross-functional savings projects
Your Profile
Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
- Minimum 4 years' relevant purchasing experience within a global manufacturing or industrial environment
Required Skills: - Advanced negotiation skills
- Excellent English verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team
- Flexibility to travel up to 25% (domestic/international)
Preferred Skills: - Experience using SAP / SAP BW
- Purchasing experience within the automotive industry
- Material Group-specific technical knowledge related to the purchasing of Filter Media