Recognized procurement expert who can develop, plan, implement, and maintain leading edge purchasing strategies for a variety of indirect categories, including but not limited to injection-molding and spare parts, manufacturing equipment, etc. The individual will focus exclusively on the Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) business, which is dedicated to making the vision of affordable electrical vehicles for the masses a reality by producing the world's safest, highest quality, and lowest cost electrical vehicle batteries. PECNA operations, and thus this role, will be located in De Soto, Kansas. The individual will also serve as liaison between the PECNA business and corporate (headquarters) Procurement category members in Newark, NJ and Osaka, Japan. Essential Duties:
Provide purchasing category expertise for all related categories stated above in terms of purchasing optimization. Support development of category strategies based on rigorous analysis of spend data, supply market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requirements. Leverage PECNA division volume in conjunction with other PEXNA businesses to obtain the best value for all, through coordination with corporate Procurement category leaders. Identify profit improvement opportunities beyond sourcing, such as demand management, process improvements, insource vs. outsource, innovation, etc. Actively drive value beyond cost – e.g., growth, innovation, and risk management. Regularly monitor the market for category leading practices and demand/supply shifts such as supply consolidation, technology innovations, etc. Execute strategic sourcing initiatives following the 7-step Sourcing Methodology. Gather stakeholder and subject-matter expertise/insights and market intelligence to ensure sourcing solutions meet business needs. Assess supplier capabilities and identify new potential suppliers. Analyze supplier proposals and facilitate a fact-based supplier selection process. Prepare and present business cases and should-cost models; perform complex data analysis and build financial models (i.e., ROI, NPV, supplier scorecards, savings tracking, make vs. buy decision models). Analyze and summarize RFP responses and results and prepare recommendations for Senior Management. Develop negotiation strategies, plan and lead negotiations to maximize total value and minimize risks. Establish contract terms and conditions and coordinate with legal to execute contracts with suppliers that optimize the relationship. Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and implement transition plans to new supplier(s). Ensure savings are delivered in a timely manner and that PECNA realizes expected benefits. Support PECNA's supplier diversity and sustainability goals by increasing use or opportunity of suppliers in all commodity areas and by tracking opportunities to increase impact. Develop qualified, competitive sources of supply on a continuing basis through comprehensive financial and market review. Lead local implementation of national, regional, or global supplier contracts. Establish expectations for local supplier teams and ensure that business needs will be met effectively. Provide feedback on performance, seek continuous improvement and innovation. Work with suppliers and key stakeholders to manage supplier performance and develop new capabilities. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and third-party providers. When performance issues emerge, identify root causes and work with internal and external stakeholders to drive efficient resolution. Identify, oversees, pursue, and manage re-engineering, value engineering and demand management opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness, interfacing with cross-functional teams. Implements and drives procurement strategy, policies, and procedures. Enforces compliance to procurement policies and works to increase adoption for PECNA. Conduct analysis in Excel, Tableau and other BI tools to support procurement activities including spend analytics, budget analysis, etc. Leverage spend analytics to identify consolidation opportunities; understand total cost of ownership and cost drivers, analyze product/service specifications to identify rationalization opportunities; analyze demand and spend to identify patterns and reduction opportunities. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:
To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employee, wearing PPE is a requirement for some roles at PECNA and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Education:
Basic/Required: Bachelor's Degree in relevant area such as supply chain, business or STEM required Preferred: MBA and other relevant degree /certification (e.g., ISM CPSM) highly desirable Essential Qualifications:
2-5 years of relevant purchasing experience demonstrating success in positions of increasing complexity. Understanding of Lean Six Sigma concepts and participation in manufacturing process improvement. Japanese language fluency a plus. Experience designing end-to-end procurement strategies and a track record of leading sustainable high impact purchasing approaches. Experience with category management strategies for categories in scope: opportunity diagnostic, purchasing process, and supplier management with a proven track record of delivering positive business impact. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills: record of managing relationships across the business to achieve objectives. Expert understanding of contract terms and techniques for driving additional value and managing risks. Demonstrated analytical, financial, problem solving, organization, and project management skills. Ability to support, lead, plan, and conduct successful negotiations. Strong project management skills, including management of stakeholder timelines. Knowledge of and experience utilizing Supplier Management tools (SRM, conducting Quarterly Business Reviews, etc.). Technology-savvy and high competency in MS office: Advanced Excel and analytics skills as well as e-Sourcing, SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, etc. Highly motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset; proactive and innovative. Able to work independently, i.e., not co-located with management. Experience working effectively in global complex organizations and with offshore providers. Ability to lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity. Thrives in a fast paced, goal oriented, dynamic organization with time sensitive deadlines. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills including meeting facilitation and presentations. Ability to interact effectively and gain credibility with internal associates at all levels as well as external third parties. Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Preferred Qualifications:
Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude) Preferred License(s):
None Preferred Certification(s):
None Physical Demands:
Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)
Sit: 40% Walk: 30% Stand: 20% Lift: 10% Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)
Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required About Us:
Our mission at PECNA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by producing the world's safest, high quality, and lowest cost batteries. Through this effort we will create a clean energy society and our products will change society's use of and perceptions of electric power.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
Supplemental Information:
Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.
