Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

- Responsible to Define assigned Material Group strategy and Plan to Achieve defined KPI- s,

- Responsible to align Material group strategy with Global material group team and responsible to expedite Best cost country sourcing.

- Responsible for negotiations for best possible cost service guarantee and develop - win-win- strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers

- Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models

- Implement supplier agreements/contracts when beneficial by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions

- Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers

- Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize emerging opportunities

- Maintain and develop supplier relationships (trade shows, supplier meetings, conferences, etc.)

- Participate in establishing short-term and long range planning and budget development of the company to support strategic business goals

- Develop a supplier management program with key suppliers including metrics, performance goals and improvement initiatives

- Establishes purchasing policies and ensures compliance within the department

- Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes throughout the operational organization

- Develop and implement sourcing and supplier selection strategy domestically and internationally

- Excess and Obsolescence management

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities :

- Engineering Degree Mech/Automobile with 8-12 years Exp in purchasing/strategic sourcing experience

- Experience with contract manufacturing vendors

- Strong preference for some international sourcing experience

- Strongly prefer some Casting/Forging/Machining sourcing experience

- Ability to manage projects and establish clear goals and accountabilities to ensure successful delivery (on time, within budget, meeting agreed upon success criteria)

- Knowledge of the legal terminology and language related to supplier and/or vendor agreements and contracts

- Advanced systems skills and working knowledge of MS Office, with advanced Excel knowledge

- Must have excellent presentation and communication skills

- Must participate and/or collaborate with Professional Associations in Purchasing/Material Management

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