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www.Bendix.Com/careersJOB DESCRIPTION:Position Summary:Manage the Supply base to meet the strategic objectives of Global Purchasing Excellence (GPE) and the needs of the Customer (Internal / External), Product Business Team's (PBT's) and Manufacturing – in terms of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and commercial terms.
Responsible for assigned commodity(s) as well as related sourcing strategies, cost reduction matters, and supplier relationships.Essential Functions:Develop, implement and manage commodity strategy; evaluate and select suppliers, including global opportunities, negotiation of supply agreements and rationalization of the current supply base.Develop and execute cost reduction and productivity initiatives directly aligned with commodity strategy; execute cost reduction programs including project management of supplier transitions.Drive continuous improvement in the supply chain in support of business goals utilizing long-term agreements and value engineering.Develop and implement actions to achieve supply chain management goals for commodity: 0 PPM, 100% delivery performance, productivity.Support and/or lead supplier quality improvement programs related to managed commodity.Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships while supporting Bendix / KB supply chain strategies and leveraging global synergies.Provide support to plants for strategic and supplier performance issues.Knowledge:Expert in the aspects of supply base methodologies, principles, practices and procedures.Understands concepts of production control, material planning, and MRP.Possess in-depth knowledge of acquisition regulations.Possesses in-depth knowledge regarding the legal requirements associated with purchasing goods and services both domestic and international.Understand business marketing and sales needs and have the ability/vision to combine and implement into the supply chain.Possesses fundamental knowledge about the assigned category.Experience:Minimum 5-7 years of strategic and tactical experience as a Buyer or purchasing representative.
Manufacturing based industry preferred.Prior experience in global purchasing organization with usage of ERP, SAP preferred