STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Focal point of all procurement initiatives associated with your given productline(s) Data Analysis for Key Performance Metrics and Operational items Responsible for attaining annualbusiness results (ex. cost savings,supplier performance and compliance) for responsible product line, including developing and leading leverage price and terms negotiations with potential and current suppliers. Lead supplier negotiations and selection as required for NPI programsand Engineering Changes on launching programs Ensure lowest upfrontcost and high supplier servicein supplier selection via analysis of supplier data, financial, capacity and capability Establish Regional communication channels with Regional BU leadership to understand commodity needs, service level requirements, and measures/communicates results Manage assigned Commodity projects, including but not limitedto Purchasing, Expediting, Issue Resolution, Payment, and Supplier Performance Reporting Support to solve Operational issues such as Blocked Invoices,Supplier Compliance, Delivery, Supplier Quality, etc. Negotiate and load supplier agreements / contracts as required in receptacles Develop Supply Base consolidation or exit planswith commodity team for projectsand spend across your product line Holds Voice of Customer Sessions with internal customers and utilizes feedbackto improve team performance and supply base service Ensure supplier launchesand PPAP alignand are completed in line with overall program timing for the customer Oversee strongand successful transition of programs from the NPI phase to sustaining Take part in periodic businessreviews with key/strategic suppliers to ensure metrics and directives are being achieved. Implement improvement plans and actions for poor performing suppliers Provide strongsupport for all manufacturing plant(s) within region Work closely with other BU Commodity Managersand Product Line Managers in business unit or sub-vertical to ensure the sharing of best-practices and enhance negotiation leverage Overall focus on building resilient supply chain for NPI with strong focuson positively impacting project Operating Income QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related engineering discipline. MBA (Desired)3-5 years' experience in Supply ChainManagement/Procurement Previous SAP experience required Fluent English. Strong communication skills both written and verbal required Proven experience managingcommodities and materials related Demonstrated leadership of a commodity, project team or direct reportsis preferred Demonstrated experience handling transferring of production process Able to work well with international teams and individuals Strong analytical skills.Ability to analyzecomplex financial documentation and RFP submissions and make detailed reports and recommendations to management Negotiation skills Organizedand able to meet criticaldeadlines Ability for periodic travel required Proficient in MS office suite; advanced Excel, Power Point
