*job details*what you will do*:*how you will do it*:- *negotiations: serves on both negotiation teams and as negotiator.
supplier agreements will have business unit in scope.
*:- *technical ability: supports strategy development and coordinates cross-functional business teams through a high level understanding of technology, value added engineering, industry and market conditions.
*:- *quality and supplier productivity: pro-actively drive supplier productivity initiatives and jointly develop supplier quality road maps through the use of tqm principles.
*:- *teamwork: serves as a motivator who seeks communication and diverse viewpoints from stakeholders.
*:- *supplier capability management: anticipates market changes and uses them to develop commodity plans that leverage supplier capability.
*:- *integrated supplier management: supports cross-functional initiatives to link supplier capabilities to potential product development/ enhancement opportunities.
*:- *material focus: leads and facilitates cross-functional teams formulating material flow and logistics strategies to support manufacturing initiatives.
*:- *responsibility for achieving the business unit procurement goal - and action plans.
meet or exceed profit plan goals: cost savings, economics, supplier rationalization, npi and other agreed objectives.
*:- *provide financial expertise/support in terms of supplier part specifications, tooling + investment budgets, customer conditions, cost tracking, etc.
so that program targets and purchasing goals are met*:- *guarantee supplier pricing control over the programs from phase 0-5 and over life time*:- *coordinate the supply chain requirements e.g.
when/how to source, early sourcing, cross program supplier selection etc.
*:- *guarantee integration and communication with global commodity teams.
*:- *ensure smooth project launches by controlling the acquisition, sourcing on time and in line with expectations until sop*:- *support of proper make or buy decisions*:- *in addition to the above mentioned tasks, other activities and responsibilities may be individually defined*:*required skills/experience*:- *bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering or related technical area*:- *+3 years experience in purchasing or related discipline ( *direct materials *)*:- experience in electronics (desirable)- *demonstrated leadership skills in communications and supplier relations*:- *strong negotiating skills*:- *exposure to commodity sourcing activity*: