About this role
The Role
This role is expected to develop strategic business relationships with external suppliers and internal business leaders as well as other internal key stakeholders, lead contract negotiations, drive cost savings initiatives and implement strategic sourcing best practices. The Sr. Supply Manager’s role is to ensure FMC leverages the local supplier markets in the best way to support stakeholder’s needs while ensuring the best possible quality, Engineering, Manufacturing and cost for the vehicle Glazing system. This is a cross functional Individual contributor who will work with every business group (e.g. styling, engineering, finance, manufacturing, etc.) across all levels to ensure business needs are supported.
Responsibilities
Develop strong stakeholder support and cooperation across all locations.Provide comprehensive benchmarking of all competitive components and systems technologyEstablish measurement tools/metrics to monitor and report to executives the progress of team deliverablesDevelop and implement cost analysis and cost benchmarking tools for commodities and technologiesDesign, conduct and synthesize supplier, industry and market research for portfolio of commodities to develop sourcing strategyProvide analysis of existing requirements and pricing to ensure the most cost-effective options as utilized while maintaining quality and craftsmanshipPerform make vs. buy analyses in support of processes for manufacturing of components and systemsNegotiate and execute supplier general terms and conditions as well as purchasing agreements for tooling, prototype, pre-series and production componentsMaintain day-to-day supplier relationships; act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues.Identify and negotiate commercial cost reduction opportunitiesSource all Glazing components and systems within the established cost targets while maintaining project timing, quality, cost and craftsmanship requirements.
Requirements:
1. Industry background: Automotive required. Glazing experience preferred.
2. Knowledge and skills: Automotive/Engineering/Finance background required. Customer/supplier facing experience preferred.
3. Education / Training: BS in Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management required. MBA preferred.
4. Competencies: 5+ years experience in Engineering/Supply Chain
5. Nationality prefer: USA
6. Language skills: English. Germen/Mandarin preferred.
7.Working location: Santa Clara; Up to 25% travel required.
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