Description
Negotiate and source non-production suppliers (indirect materials, indirect services, and capital expenditures)
Develop and manage assigned regional Indirect Supply Commodity Strategy
Manage supplier relationships within an Extended Enterprise framework in support of the team in accordance with the Purchasing procedures and policy/compliance
Long term agreements, supply base management, and score card monitoring
Challenge/Negotiate Supply Base with data analytics/competitive cost
Work closely with internal departments and cross business units for selection suppliers to obtain best cost competitive pricing
Manage and resolve supplier issues
Support local buying functions: RFI, RFQ, Capex
Develop and implement Cost Models and Cost Estimating Tools
Drive cost reductions/productivity aligned to global purchasing objectives
Track plant cost improvements
Align and keep constant communication with Plants, Regional and Global Indirect Purchasing.
Build synergy with divisional relationships.