Job Description:General Objective:Support 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.Academic Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, Business or related technical field.Qualifications & Knowledge:3 - 5 years of experience in a similar role.Advanced EnglishQuality 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.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 skills.Excellent organization and planning skills.Duties & Responsibilities:Manage 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/RFQs 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 during 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
