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| Position |
Supply Base Manager |
| Company Info |
A Fortune 500 American company |
| Responsibilities |
MAJOR PURPOSE:
Leads the Strategic Sourcing Process for lower spend, less complex, less
critical components/services sourced on a global or regional basis by forming
a cross-functional team for the purpose of data gathering, quote
preparation, and gap analysis in order to make fact-based decisions regarding
supplier selection and sourcing needs. Leads a commodity team in the
implementation of strategies within the division/enterprise by administering
the commodity strategy and purchase of material, components and services. May
support the Enterprise Strategic Sourcing teams as a core member. Is
responsible for managing the supplier relationship and supplier performance.
MAJOR DUTIES: Description of the major duties performed in this job.
* Leads sourcing teams in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to
design the optimal supply base that meets organizational demands and
secures the lowest total acquisition cost for purchased products and
services.
* Assembles and analyzes data to arrive at Request for Quote (RFQ) / Request
for Proposal (RFP) criteria, a final list of potential suppliers, and a
negotiation strategy.
* Negotiates long-term agreements with specific suppliers, ensuring the
company meets its goals.
* Drives the implementation plan for the commodity team, establishing metrics
and tracking tools to measure progress in meeting objectives and serving
continuous improvement.
* Manages high level, strategic supplier contacts with key or high-impact
suppliers as they are selected and integrated into the divisions operations
-- developing relationships with upper management to assure long-term
strategic sources: communicates performance goals, gaps to performance and
outlines strategies for improvement to assure performance expectations are
achieved as they relate to the Company's business needs, utilizing
Achieving Excellence criteria.
* Defines, resolves, and provides permanent solutions to systemic supplier
performance issues with the assistance of other functional representatives
such as quality, product engineering, etc., while managing the day-to-day
supplier relationship issues, thereby assuring proper communication occurs.
* Leads and motivates indirect reports and cross-functional team members.
* Identifies, develops and implements breakthrough methods to integrate with
the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (PDP) processes and activities. |
| Requirements |
Technical Skills & Knowledge: Specialized skills, knowledge and abilities
needed to perform the essential functions of the job.
* Understanding of Order Fulfillment Process. (Has a good understanding of
the principles and can independently use the knowledge.)
* Knowledge of unit processes and operations. (Has a good understanding of
the principles and can independently use the knowledge.)
* Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict
resolution. (Has a good understanding of the principles and can
independently use the knowledge.)
Education: Formal education or training required to perform the essential
functions of the job. Includes degrees, certifications, licenses and/or
registration requirements.
* Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline or equivalent experience.
(University Degree (4 years or equivalent))
* Degree in a Supply Management discipline or equivalent experience.
(University Degree (4 years or equivalent))
Relevant work experiences: Type and amount of experience necessary to perform
the essential functions of the job. May include specific roles and/or an
understanding of a particular function, organization, industry or product line.
* Work experience in a team environment. (3 - 5 years)
* Project management experience. (Less Complex Project, consists of some or
all of the following criteria: 5 or less persons on the project team; 1 or
2 disciplines involved; 1 or 2 facilities involved; scope in dollars is
less than $500,000 and is determined on budget, revenues generated,
savings, etc.)
* Experience in specific areas of Supply Management such as: supplier
integration, strategic supply management, supplier development, module
supply management, scheduling, forecasting, logistics, etc. May be
position specific. |
| Update |
2014-09-26 |
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