There are 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before in our 175-year history. Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
**Title**:Strategic Supplier Management specialist
**Primary Location**:Mexico (MX) - Nuevo León JD Shared Svcs-Monterrey
**Function**:Supply Management / Logistics
John Deere is a foremost leader in the ag equipment business, and we continue to put a solid stamp on other industries. For over 150 years, the company's portfolio of groundbreaking products has grown to include industries related to and outside of agriculture, including Turf, Construction and Forestry and Wind Technologies. The image of John Deere is no longer that of a signature green tractor meandering across a field; it's been replaced with an image of acceleration, swift progress, and innovative leaping toward the company's 200th year. The product line alone serves as proof with advances in machine performance, equipment automation, fleet management, and John Deere's ongoing investment in emerging markets.**Main Responsibilities**:
- Coordinate and lead efforts to address chronic supplier performance issues.
- Define and integrate supply chains that support Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) and Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP) and significantly impacts to production lines.
- Develop and maintain an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance; measure the performance of the supplier and define corrective actions; obtain assistance from other functional representatives such as quality, product engineering, etc.
- Utilize and develop continuous improvement in terms of performance and resilience.
**What Skills You Need**:
- Experience on Supply Management, Continuous improvement and/or production.
- Data analytics skills using tools such as Excel, Tableau and Power Bi.
- Experience with negotiations and/or supplier cost gap resolution.
- Demonstrated communication skills and ability to influence without authority across functional areas, you will Travel 1st year 100%, 2nd year 50% and 3rd year relocation to Monterrey. Ideal or preferred locations to be Juarez, Chihuahua, Durango, Agua Prieta Sonora.
**What Makes You Stand Out**:
- Knowledge on manufacturing of wire harnesses.
- Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
- Understanding of Order Fulfillment Process.
- Drive change.
- Working knowledge of SAP and SharePoint file management.
- English: advance (writes, communicates and conducts meetings).
**Education**:
- Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Management, Business Management, Engineering or related discipline
**Inclusive Leadership feed the Worlds**
The World is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructure in villages, towns, and megacities. We believe by strengthening the diversity of our workforce, we can give everyone their chance to leap forward. That´s why we celebrate diversity, champion equity, and promote inclusiveness so every employee can make the greatest impact as their true self.
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement.
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