Major Responsibilities
List the major responsibilities and accountabilities of this position. Include quantifiable data where appropriate (i.e. budget dollars, etc.)
- Manage global supply base for fasteners and forming parts to ensure the most competitive cost and qualified quality materials and are procured to meet customer requirement.
- Develop and implement Part Family Strategy with matched team;
- Develop and implement Part Family Strategies in region for responsible part families
- Analyze and negotiation suppliers quotation which will support program purchasing in establishing target costs for programs as well as the cost engineering changes on programes
- Maintain and evolve benchmark pricing per product on global base. Monitor and report regional commodity, raw material, and market trend to enable global PFS and budget planning.
- Develop and execute plans to manage the supply base including but not limited to: Developing and driving performance targets in terms of cost and quality; supplier consolidation; resourcing; rating and ranking of suppliers with clear actions determined by supplier performance
- Establish Strategic Action Plans per PFS to accomplish annual goals and objectives.
- Develop requirements for and negotiate and writing of contracts and long-term agreements with supplier principals and attorneys. Negotiate long term agreements to achieve long term objectives. Ensure communications with supply base, engineering, and customer to accomplish material cost reduction goals
- Work as supplier championship for assigned suppliers to maintain supplier relationship and meet business plan target and working with Program purchasing
- Responsible for sourcing activities leading by PFS
- Responsible for Master data base
- Work closely with Supplier Development to discover, assess and develop capable competitive suppliers with the scope
- Develop clear plans to support Global purchasing manpower needs.
- Develop and implement plans to meet product line budgetary, cost savings, requirements.
Key Competencies
List the critical skills, abilities, and characteristics required to perform job responsibilities.
- Thorough understanding of Purchasing policies, processes, and systems.
- Understanding of customer requirements, and common sourcing processes.
- Understanding of contracts and understanding of purchase order terms and conditions.
- Diverse, Cross Functional experience and knowledge preferred.
- Ability to manage complex work load and to provide team work others.
- Ability to work on a global basis and maintain flexible working hours.
- Project management and organizational skills required.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Computer literate.
- Organizational, motivational and communication skills.
- Highly developed analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Possess a high level of independent judgment, professionalism. Track record of obtaining goal-oriented results.
Education & Work Experience
Indicate the minimum level of education and work experience necessary to perform this position's responsibilities. Include the required certifications, licenses, etc. Also, include preferred as well as necessary conditions.
Note: Desired education and work experience should be based solely on job responsibilities; they should not necessarily mirror the background of the position's incumbent.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree (business, materials or mechanical engineering) required.
- Advanced degree and or professional certifications preferred.
- Minimum 3 years experience in purchasing.
Language: Strong English and Clear speaking are mandatory
Experience:
- Previous Purchasing experience required.
- Prefer prior automotive experience, but not required.
