*job details*
*what you will do?
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*how you will do it?
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- assist in the development of commodity strategies, sourcing activities, and project implementation.
- research materials and suppliers to develop an expertise related to the commodity supported.
- prepare required documentation for supplier meetings or negotiations at sourcing board.
- prepare high level presentations to upper management for sourcing events.
- preparation of request for quotations (rfqs), requests for proposals (rfps), and request for information's (rfis).
preparation of complete set of documents required for a procurement cycle
- collecting quotations, preparing comparative statements & getting approvals from procurement committee
- interface between suppliers and engineering/materials/quality to answer any questions related to rfq documents.
- ensuring proper receipt of bids, proposals and document as per guidelines.
- perform financial analysis of rfq results to determine overall cost competitiveness.
- make sourcing recommendations based upon rfi and rfq results.
- ensure quality for purchased parts.
define actions to achieve objectives (quality approval).
- ensure quality from supplier's operations.
(soa)
- creation of item pir (purchasing info record)
- new product development with engineering and quality departments
- standard pack definition for every part number to ensure quality and costing are not compromised.
- new products incorporation to production line (phase in / out)
- elaborate road map for every new project.
- evaluate blocked invoices and resolve discrepancies related to price or quantity differences.
- identify opportunities to improve invoice process between supplier and fm ap to reduce total number of blocked invoices.
- report regularly to the project manager to keep him constantly informed of project progress, plans and problems that could affect costs, quality or schedule.
*what are we looking for?
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- bachelor's degree in engineering or technology discipline.
- ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks with mínimal supervision.
- experience working in supplier development and evaluation.
- demonstrated background and proven experience with high level supplier negotiations and materials management.
- experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- experience managing projects involving introduction of product or product changes into a manufacturing plant.
- understanding of identifying critical paths and project risks.
- ability to work effectively in a team environment, both as a leader/facilitator and a participant.
- excellent theoretical and applied knowledge of design and mechanical engineering concepts as well as cost reduction methodology.
- sap knowledge.
- working knowledge of cad/cae engineering tools at design and simulation usages.
- working knowledge at multiples software technologies.
- working knowledge of quality processes and root cause analysis methodology.
- ability to travel to various plants, vendors, and customer locations when necessary, including international locations.
- high interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team, motivation and assertiveness.
- strong english verbal and written communication skills.