Responsibilities

• Execute RFQs, Cost & terms analysis and negotiation.
• Supply base vendor master information upload to ERP and/or other Business System.
• Cooperate with GCM on new supplier identification and qualification.
• Partner with GCM on strategy, and integrate it into an NPI sourcing strategy.
• Capital Asset Request application & kick-off of tooling if required.
• Early supplier involvement with new designs & NPI stages.
• Accountable to driving technical discussions with design team & supplier for DFM reviews.
• Support engineering sample and prototype requirements with suppliers and manage need by dates.
• Support cost reduction and analysis activities to sustain & maintain NPI model competitiveness.
• System access: Oracle, SAP, PDM (iPro), SharePoint, ESQR workflow tool, SNC, others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years’ purchasing experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment with exposure to NPI projects.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Proven track record of successful supplier negotiations and cost saving achievements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill to interact effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Strong critically thinking skills and ability to navigate in situations with limited process constraints.
• A collaborative and approachable interpersonal style, with the ability to nurture key relationships and achieve consensus among internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency at using SAP or Oracle ERP system will be a benefit.
• Good PC skills – MS office.