Job DescriptionAcademic requirements:Bachelor´s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, Business or related technical field.Qualifications & Knowledge 3 - 5 years of experience in similar role. Advanced English Quality norms and standards. Knowledge of international trade. Knowledge of manufacturing processes. Knowledge of financial evaluation. New Product Development. Elaboration of project feasibility. Knowledge of project management, control and evaluation. Negotiation with suppliers and internal customers. Elaboration and analysis of RFQs and evaluation of supplier proposals. With specialization in finance or administration, and project management.Abilities & Preferred Skills Analytical. Proactive. Initiative. Leadership. Time management skills. Self-motivated, self-direction. Problem solving. Emotional Intelligence. Ability to work with cross-functional teams. Investment project management. Effective communication skill. Excellent organization and planning skills.General ObjectiveSupport sourcing of components, assemblies, and tooling as directed in support of New Product Development/Cost Reduction/Supply Improvement projects. Need to balance the required quality, cost, lead time, and term requirements while successfully delivering to project requirements.Duties & ResponsibilitiesManage purchasing activities involved with initial phases of new product qualification and introduction.Function as Project Manager for purchasing and supplier related activities for North America Milwaukee Tool facilities.Prepare and execute RFP/RFQ's and analyze quotations.Communicate opportunities identified with suppliers for alternate manufacturing processes, designs, and materials to reduce cost with cross-functional teams.Support the development, review and approval of supplier selection criteria using the standardized process/tools for New Product Development projects.Provide ongoing vendor management support in the form of Forecasts, purchase orders, invoice and quality problem resolution, and related issues.Analyze and monitor supplier capacity, global/regional demand and vendor quality an initial production start-up.Continuous improvement, Process Development/Creation to support New Product Development Purchasing (Power Tools) functional area.Act as the voice of the supplier during early NPD development.Work with various TTI global facilities-USA, China, Europe, and Mexico.Provide support in general activities required by the department.#J-18808-Ljbffr