Job description
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Collaborate with supply chain teams, business units, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to develop end-to-end supply chain plans that support product launches and cost optimization initiatives.
- Develop and execute accurate, robust, and timely supply chain strategies using established product supply chain methodologies across understanding, design, planning, and execution phases.
- Create and manage integrated supply chain programs, including critical paths, key milestones, dependencies, and project schedules.
- Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics related to cost, quality, service, efficiency, and project objectives.
- Assess category-specific cost drivers for materials and services and identify opportunities for value improvement.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities and sourcing strategies to support business growth, capacity planning, launch readiness, and operational performance.
- Conduct make-versus-buy assessments and collaborate with operations teams to identify the most effective sourcing solutions.
- Partner with Product Supply Chain and Supplier Development teams to establish and strengthen strategic supplier relationships.
- Support supplier selection activities, including due diligence, supplier qualification, and sourcing event participation.
- Lead initial project gate reviews and support governance processes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Perform bill of material (BOM) cost analysis, should-cost modeling, supplier quotation evaluations, and total cost of ownership assessments.
- Facilitate sourcing events and cost optimization initiatives through e-Sourcing tools and structured sourcing processes.
- Develop sourcing strategies that support supply continuity, including dual-source and multi-source solutions where appropriate.
- Support supplier contract award processes and coordinate agreement execution to help manage business risk and supplier performance.
- Partner with planning, procurement, quality, and operations teams to resolve supplier delivery and quality challenges through root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- Work with Supplier Development teams to improve supplier performance and optimize the overall supply network.
- Ensure supplier compliance with applicable regulatory and sustainability requirements, including conflict minerals, REACH, and other relevant standards.
- Maintain accurate supplier pricing information within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to support product costing and financial planning.
- Deliver assigned savings, cost containment, and value engineering initiatives while supporting spend-under-contract and procurement performance objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Professional proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
- Experience supporting supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or related business functions.
- Strong project management, planning, and organizational capabilities within cross-functional environments.
- Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
- Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes, strategic sourcing, logistics optimization, and procurement practices.
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making.
- Effective communication, presentation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Understanding of machining, metal, plastics, or related manufacturing categories and associated cost drivers.
- Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP, Oracle, or similar business platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel data analysis capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability.
- Experience leading large sourcing programs or cross-functional cost optimization projects.
- Experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience using e-Sourcing platforms and digital procurement tools.
- Familiarity with global sourcing strategies, best-cost-country sourcing, and supply network optimization.
- Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) or product lifecycle management initiatives.
- Demonstrated success delivering measurable cost savings, value engineering, or cost containment programs.
- Experience participating in supplier performance improvement initiatives and supplier development activities.