Global Commodity Buyer
Description
We are currently seeking a Global Commodity Engineer to join our global team to help drive our strategic sourcing, supplier selection & development, supplier engineering, supplier performance management and materials cost reduction initiatives, with focus on the Mexico/Americas supply base.
The main responsabilities are:- Interface with Global Sourcing teams to prioritize supplier development needs by commodity to improve cost competitiveness or supply constraints.
- Interface with customer design engineering team to review, assess and develop new cost reduction ideas.
- Ensure supplier compliance while driving systematic problem solving and process improvement plans to deliver performance.
- Drive business value by developing positive relationships with internal stakeholders and working closely with Global Sourcing leaders to manage, implement and track supplier r/engineering, design changes, capacity studies, New Product Introductions (NPI), and transitions.
- This role will also include 25-35% travel.
This job might be for you if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Assemblies, Sheet metal, Machining, Castings, Forgings or welding processes
- 3+ years managing and developing suppliers
- Knowledge of PPAP and APQP
- Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
- Solid understanding of various manufacturing techniques.
- Advanced interpersonal skills managing supplier relationships
- Proficiency in project management skills with the ability to close initiatives on time.
- Green Belt, DFSS, Black Belt, Lean certification and knowledge of tools such as DOE, DFM is preferred.
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