Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to flawlessly execute product launches
Supplier selection and management - from pre-assessment to implementation based on leadtime, pricing, reliability, and quality as aligned with category team.
Timely managed quoting process, providing most optimal possible costs first time via RFQ process;
Partner with development and supply chain teams to ensure proper design and servicing parameters are set-up / delivered;
Provide the category and cross-regional teams with needs and priorities for strategies construction, effectively and efficiently communicating anything that can impact the overall relationship with the suppliers (SRM);
Share product supply / supply base strategy and purchasing driven results (savings projects, PPV, Trend, etc...) with brands and other key internal stakeholders.
Manage all aspects of supplier’s operational and financial performance
Pricing for Ongoing and launch SKUs
Validate all new/updated pricing for suppliers managed;
Own and update ADA (SAP) with new/updated pricing and corresponding parameters (Incoterms, MOQ, currency, payment terms, freight, duties, etc.);
ADA new code management - Monitor, prioritize and input;
Oversee vendor relationships to ensure optimal cost, quality, safety, yield, timeliness and identify opportunities to maximize value from the vendor relationships;
Support the resolution of invoices and payment discrepancies with internal stakeholders and suppliers;
Contribute to the development and evolution of tools to improve efficiency and accuracy of these processes;
Manage tooling PO request and track progress.
Issues management and risk mitigation
Provide timely / actionable information for corrective actions to be taken where necessary to both the suppliers and stakeholders;
Drive solution for crisis management with suppliers and stakeholders.
Competencies:
Strategic vision
Embraces complexity and anticipates what is needed;
Always has the big picture in mind;
Welcome change and support constant improvement in ways of working.
Ambition:
Displays a desire to broaden responsibilities;
Constantly seeks to learn and progress; enjoys and performs well under first time conditions.
Judgement:
Has a feel for timing;
Self-aware;
Has ability to anticipate potential issues;
Fosters cooperation and collaboration and knows how to gain from cross-functional interfaces.
Leadership:
Persuades and gains support;
Takes ownership of responsibility and accountability.
Qualifications and Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree required in Finance/Engineering/Supply Chain or similar discipline;
Purchasing experience a plus;
High degree of financial and analytical aptitude a must;
Strong Excel skills;
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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