Commodity Management Direct Materials - Electro-Mechanical
Posted date [2010-Jun-21]
(ID: 2063)
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Essential Job Function
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Lead collaborative multi-region/plant/division, cross-functional commodity teams to analyze spend, develop actionable spend management strategies, implement spend management strategies and proactively manage the supply base within a given commodity
Understand and monitor current commodity market conditions/trends, developing technologies, supply chain capacity/ capability, product knowledge, customer requirements and supply/demand challenges
Guide the selection, development, and management of Strategic Suppliers to meet commodity cost and performance goals, with emphasis placed on ability to identify cost targets for relevant technology and product roadmaps
Develop and implement spend management strategies including supplier assessments and rationalization, negotiation for best total cost of ownership, make vs. buy analyses, vendor managed inventories, inventory reduction programs, cycle time improvements, security of supply, supplier diversity, continuous improvement, EDI, and procurement/engineering collaboration
Lead negotiation and completion of contracts with global strategic and preferred suppliers to maximize benefits across Harris and its affiliates
Implement a rigorous and disciplined process for managing the supply base including leading periodic business reviews, monitoring and managing supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, technology, service, and leadership), managing supplier relationships, performing root cause analysis and resolution, developing and monitoring supplier improvement plans, and collaborating with engineering to align technology roadmaps
Work with New Product Introduction process to coordinate sourcing strategies and ensure a smooth and timely manufacturing ramp on new programs.
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Essential Skills
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Minimum of 7-10 years of commodity management experience
Demonstrated management expertise in electro-mechanical categories like Printed Wiring Boards, connectors, wire, cable and cable assemblies
Supply Chain, Operations and/or Engineering Background
Demonstrated expertise in data analysis; using tools like Excel, pivot tables and graphs
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Preferred Skills
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Master’s degree, CPM or CPIM preferred /• Global experience preferred
Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Engineering and Sub-contracts
Understand how to implement lean manufacturing, pull systems, and inventory reduction methods
Understanding general finance and make/buy analysis / Contractual Terms and Conditions /Capable of Risk Mitigation
Understanding of the legalities of ethical purchasing behaviors and the ability to work with Legal on assuring those aspects
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
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Education / Certifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Materials Management
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