SKILLS:

Action Planning, Commercial Acumen, Contract Management, Costing and Budgeting, Data Collection and Analysis, Data Control, Negotiation

SKILLS:

Action Planning, Commercial Acumen, Contract Management, Costing and Budgeting, Data Collection and Analysis, Data Control, Negotiation, Planning and Organizing, Policy and Procedures, Verbal Communication

• Assures continuity of the inbound supply of raw materials into product manufacturing locations through the application of inbound supply chain strategies.
• Acts as the primary factory liaison leading the risk mitigation planning and issue resolution for the inbound supply chain of raw materials to ensure service and quality risks are minimized.
• Develops and executes lean improvement action plans in the supply chain strategy. Monitors changes and adjusts plans to sustain performance.
• Partners with direct material Sourcing Managers to provide input to the Category Sourcing Strategy and to align on the strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Leads buying category collaboration with procurement & R&D peers.
• Manages supplier relationships to ensure supplier performance and adherence to quality standards and requirements.
• Works closely with R&D and Supply Divisions to identify, develop, and maximize the cost reduction opportunities through developing a productivity pipeline.
• Supports new product launches and line extensions by collaborating with key business stakeholders to assure supplier conformance to internal requirements