Sourcing Specialist (NPI)

CCR (Carrier Commercial Refrigeration)

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Category Management, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Contract Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Direct Sourcing, Due Diligence, Economics, English Language, Expense Management, Financial Analysis, German Language, Identify Issues, Leadership, Manufacturing, Market Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation Skills, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Plant Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Project Tracking, Prototyping, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Refrigeration, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:

In this role, you will be responsible for the designated commodities of direct materials & tools. You will be part of Platform Sourcing Team. You will manage several areas of sourcing including but not limited to Process Improvement, Reporting, Supplier & Stakeholders Relationship Management.

Responsibilities:
  • Communication and negotiations of commercial terms including prices, lead time & delivery terms with suppliers.
  • Adhere to sourcing guidelines, principles, policies ethical and standard operation procedures, report any deviation to the front-line manager.
  • Responsible of new supplier’s introduction including commercial assessment, market intelligence, analysis, due diligence, coordinate with quality on initial supplier quality assessment & financial assessment.
  • Strong cross functional leadership with European and US Engineering, R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to localize component supply base
  • Report bi-weekly spend & saving progress.
  • Lead Sourcing Projects within sourcing and cross functions.
  • Provision of commercial advice and management of a range of sourcing activities with a long term view of spend management.
  • Close cooperation with site functions and internal stakeholders.
  • Close cooperation with R&D on new product launch & new project introduction.
  • Management & Plant Management on sourcing requests of direct materials.
  • Management and development of the supplier base including market analysis.
  • Support to develop commodity strategies with line manager & category managers.
  • Lead contract negotiations incl. evaluation of existing contract performance.
  • Monitor and manage the risks related to supply continuity.
  • Ensure the implementation quality KPI´s suppliers’ agreements. Implement, negotiate & agree on Commercial KPIs to enable performance management & improvement of suppliers programs.
  • Ordering prototypes and samples
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree in Engineering, economics or any related field.
  • 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing company as a buyer with good track of successful projects & achievements.
  • Proficiency in supply chain management principles
  • Strong negotiation skills and financial acumen
  • Understanding of the components and materials used in commercial refrigeration systems
  • Pragmatic, Dynamic, Autonomous
  • Problem solving - identify and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Fluent in English & Preferably German
  • MS 365, especially EXCEL

About the Company

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CCR (Carrier Commercial Refrigeration)