Key Responsibilities
Global Sourcing IT & TRAVEL
Achieve year-on-year improvement in totalcost, quality, and service by leading regional and global supply management activities andmanaging supplier relationships for a portfolio of commodities across the business units.Influence of cross-functional strategic sourcing teams(made up of Commodity Project Managers,Purchasing Managers, Engineers, Operations Managers, Quality Managers and MarketingManagers), accountable for execution and implementation of the sourcing strategieswithin all business units. Depending on commodity complexity, this position will beresponsible for annual spend up to \$50 million. Facilitate activities focusing on the localizationstrategies of our global supply base.
Organizational Competencies
Functional
Develop the sourcing strategy for assignedcommodities. Develop and refine the sourcing strategy with guidance from the StrategicSourcing Director, using input from the sourcing team and key global/regionalbusiness leaders within the business units. The sourcing strategy will drivethe continuous improvement of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the assignedcommodities.
Drive implementation of the sourcingstrategy for assigned commodities. Once a sourcing strategy has been developed,the Manager will communicate, monitor and aggressively manage business unitcompliance with the strategy. The Manager will also establish workingrelationships with other functions (e.g. engineering, procurement, operations,marketing, and quality assurance) within the business units, bringing a strategicsourcing perspective to all key processes. He/She will also assist Procurement,Quality and Engineering in driving part number level / supplier qualificationas required.
Develop an expertise in the business unitneeds and capabilities for commodities. The Manager partners with businessunits to understand the goals and objectives and formulates strategies toachieve desired business results. On an ongoing basis, the Manager will remaincurrent on supply market trends, supplier economics, and best practicesourcing.
Responsible for Global Supplier Management.On and ongoing bases, the Manager will monitor and evaluate supplierperformance (quality, delivery, lead time) of all suppliers. Conduct regularstrategic business reviews with suppliers and stakeholders to
Job Description
Measure and track business unit performancewithin each commodity. The Manager will be responsible for monthly reporting tosenior management on key performance indicators within the supply chain. TheseKPI’s may include savings,quality, delivery, lead time, market trends, etc.
Identify and implement Total Cost of Ownership(TCO) reduction opportunities for assigned commodities. Within the businessunit, the Manager will champion annual productivity improvements by leadinginternal and joint supplier/unit teams pursuing TCO reduction opportunities inalignment with the sourcing strategy (e.g. lowering inventory levels,increasing yields, improving supplier operations, demand management, improving supplychain flexibility, etc.)
Attract, develop, and retain sourcingtalent. Partnering with the Directors, the manager provides mentoring anddevelopment of direct/indirect reports in the department to build functionaland leadership capabilities. The Manager may provide mentoring in the areas ofstrategic sourcing process, Total Cost of Ownership, cost based negotiations,database management, etc.
Ensures thorough familiarity with companypolicies and procedures. Appropriately applies policies and procedures incompliance with government laws. Policies and procedures include, but notlimited to: Standards of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, ControlEnvironment, Information Protection, ISO 9000 & 14000, government regulations
Leadership
Leadership of strategic sourcing teams. TheManager will lead and drive results of specific sourcing strategies withinassigned commodities. He or she must be successful at influencing across-functional team. The Manager will act as a catalyst for change to achievebusiness goals as well as addressing barriers to change.
Job related competencies
Strong team leader/contributor, comfortablein leading cross functional and multi-cultural teams
Broad knowledge of In-direct commodities(e.g. travel, professional service)
High energy, driven and enthusiastic aboutopportunities to establish new approaches to reduce TCO
Possess well-rounded knowledge in strategicsourcing, supply-chain, manufacturing and operational procurement
Possess outstanding negotiation skills
Exceptional problem solving and projectmanagement skills
Excellent presentation and communicationskills (written and verbal) to various levels of the organization
Proficient in dealing with language andcultural barriers
Capable of capturing and transforming anidea/concept into business opportunity and deliver positive results
EDUCATIONALQUALIFICATIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE
Technical or business undergraduate degree;Advanced formal education desirable in business or technical discipline
5 to 7 years of experience working instrategic sourcing in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment; with atleast 2 years of experience in leading global sourcing teams and developingglobal sourcing strategies
TRAVEL: 30% (Domestic & International)