NPI sourcing specialist managing direct materials & tools sourcing for the Platform Sourcing Team. Leading supplier relationship management and developing commodity strategies in a manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the designated commodities of direct materials & tools
Manage several areas of sourcing including Process Improvement, Reporting, Supplier & Stakeholders Relationship Management
Communication and negotiations of commercial terms including prices, lead time & delivery terms with suppliers
Adhere to sourcing guidelines, principles, policies ethical and standard operation procedures
Responsible for new supplier’s introduction including commercial assessment, market intelligence, analysis, due diligence
Strong cross functional leadership with European and US Engineering, R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to localize component supply base
Report bi-weekly spend & saving progress
Lead Sourcing Projects within sourcing and cross functions
Provision of commercial advice and management of a range of sourcing activities with a long term view of spend management
Close cooperation with site functions and internal stakeholders
Close cooperation with R&D on new product launch & new project introduction
Management & Plant Management on sourcing requests of direct materials
Management and development of the supplier base including market analysis
Support to develop commodity strategies with line manager & category managers
Lead contract negotiations incl. evaluation of existing contract performance
Monitor and manage the risks related to supply continuity
Ensure the implementation quality KPI´s suppliers’ agreements
Implement, negotiate & agree on Commercial KPIs to enable performance management & improvement of suppliers programs
Ordering prototypes and samples
Requirements
Bachelor degree in Engineering, economics or any related field
5 years’ experience in a manufacturing company as a buyer with good track of successful projects & achievements
Proficiency in supply chain management principles
Strong negotiation skills and financial acumen
Understanding of the components and materials used in commercial refrigeration systems
Pragmatic, Dynamic, Autonomous
Problem solving - identify and solve problems quickly and efficiently
Critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills
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