Position accountable for service parts and spares sourcing activities in coordination with strategic Sourcing policies, procedures, and practices
Responsible for managing and/or proactively driving supplier selection, assessment, contract negotiations, contract performance, supply base consolidations, quality improvements, cost reductions, and other critical performance metrics.
Provide escalation support to regional tactical procurement teams and assist with price discrepancies, Expedites, PPV, MOQ, EOL, and LTB analysis.
Support MASP planners and act as interface to assigned end-customers on special projects and NPI activities.
Ability to multi-task is a fast-paced environment and to bring organization and control to ambiguous tasks in support of current production and legacy product support.
Responsible for reviewing/establishing strategic relationships with small to medium size Repair suppliers, performing suppliers audits, and identifying strategic sourcing initiatives (with actionable/measurable goals/objectives)
Drive lead-time compression, cycle time improvements, security of supply, and procurement, repair engineering and quality collaboration.
Managing the supply base including leading periodic business reviews, monitoring, and managing supplier performance (cost, delivery, technology, service, and leadership), managing supplier relationships, supporting NCRA quality team to monitor suppliers performance and resolution to quality issues
Maintain the highest standards of financial and process controls for local and global compliance.
Utilize continuous improvement logic and methods to drive efficiency across all operations.
Participates in cross-functional teams, task forces, and global Kaizen events.
Identifies new sourcing/supplier solutions and in parallel phase-out marginal or niche suppliers, while ensuring continuous parts supply
Participates in regional strategic planning efforts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor s Degree in a related discipline
3-5yyears related experience
Ability to forecast, negotiate, and contract management skills, including a working understanding of contractual terms and conditions and risk mitigation
Understanding of the legalities of ethical purchasing behaviors and the ability to work with Legal on assuring those aspects
Ability to work cross-functionally at all organizational levels and/or with outside professionals
Good analytical, problem-solving / troubleshooting , communication, and presentation skills
Effective time/resource management and project management skills/capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of and experience with ERP systems
Financial acumen a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Competency in and working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, pull systems, and inventory reduction methods, as well as overall supply chain and inventory strategies practices
APICS or ISM Certification (e.g., CPIM, CIRM, CSCM, C.P.M.)