Company:
Fortune 20 Global Leader
Location:
Texas
Position Reports to:
Director
Opportunity Highlights
The incumbent will help lead the development, sourcing and implementation of the Global Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Strategy for a Fortune 500 Leader. With high corporate visibility, the successful candidate will work with a cross-functional team and business units to develop the strategy and sourcing delivery. Upon success of implementation, the responsibilities will include managing contracts, developing supplier relationships and conducting Supplier Performance Management (SPM) with all suppliers. Additionally, this role provides support to the sector manager as needed to establish vision, set strategic direction and manage resources effectively to support, and develop and execute value added business plans.
Company Information
Our client is a Fortune 20 global energy leader. With a workforce of nearly 100,000 employees, the client operates globally, with business activities and customers in more than 100 countries across six continents.
Responsibilities
- Provide Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM) expertise in support of the various MRO product lines and their global supply base and distribution network. Product lines include, but are not limited to piping and valves, electrical supplies, gaskets and mechanical seals
- Support the development of the Global Contracting Strategy, including analysis of spend data, demand planning, market intelligence, external supplier and competitor analysis, development of options, market approach, negotiations, supplier evaluations, contract implementation and compliance reporting, supplier performance management and relationship management
- Understand the regional and global business requirements for the MRO product lines and provide support to the Strategic Performance Units (SPU’s) in implementation of the overall strategy, including training and ongoing coaching on related work processes and tools
- Manage global performance data for all MRO suppliers and distributors
- Routinely communicate openly and with integrity with key business stakeholders to align direction between PSCM and the internal customers
- Drive and support compliance to standards
- Minimize risk and cost exposure
- Identify and leverage opportunities presented by prevailing opportunities in the marketplace
- Conduct effective ''strategic cost management'' utilizing best in class methods (e.g. should cost) and tools (e.g. e auctions)
- Support Safety and Operational Integrity through effective Supplier Quality Management
- Exhibit behaviors that demonstrate inclusiveness and integration across the wider PSCM function
- Develop and implement MRO contract related processes and templates across multiple geographies to ensure delivery of strategy
Qualifications/Requirements
- Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer
- Four year degree and / or professional qualification
- Five to 10 years of PSCM experience
-Extensive experience with Piping, Valves, Fittings and related
- Extensive knowledge of MRO contracting strategies, including Global Supply network
- Knowledge of and experience in sector strategy development, sourcing and implementation
- Excellent communications skills
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Senior Specialist - Procurement – Component Parts
Company:
Fortune 20 Global Energy Leader
Location:
Houston, Texas
Position Reports to:
Director
Opportunity Highlights
This unique role will maintain considerable exposure within a Fortune 20 global energy leader. The incumbent will help champion and contribute to the continuous improvement of the common process activities in the strategic sourcing focus and will facilitate and participate in cross business unit networks. The incumbent will exercise strong influencing skills across diverse groups including taking part in negotiations on global agreements. Candidates with a strong background in complex engineered products, upfront engineering and design, and highly engineered products or equipment will have strong consideration. The group will work with complex commodities, which may include automation, control systems, critical valves, subsea hardware, umbilicals, risers, etc. Other key areas of focus will be demand planning, market intelligence, external supplier and competitor analysis, development of options, market approach and negotiations, supplier evaluations, and contract implementation.
Company Information
Our client is a Fortune 20 global energy leader. With a workforce of nearly 100,000 employees, the client operates globally, with business activities and customers in more than 100 countries across six continents.
Responsibilities
In addition to those listed above,
• Support development of Market Sector & Sub-Strategies
• Take part in negotiations on Global Framework Agreements terms & conditions with contractors
• Data gathering for the day-to-day relationship management of key contractors via the SPM (Supplier performance Management) and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) process and coordinate GBR’s (Global Business reviews) as part of this process
• Support Major Projects and Operations in their use of agreements through interpretation of the commercial agreements and communication of contractor’s project management, execution and after market service capabilities to deliver the best value
• Support Procurement & SCM (PSCM) Value Plan Process and track PSCM Value delivery
• Support commercial interventions with contractors, as necessary
• Assist in development a life cycle cost model to assess TCO (total cost of operations), as necessary, and facilitate the model’s use in evaluations
• Provide Procurement & SCM expertise in support of P&E strategy work, including demand planning in addition, market intelligence, external supplier and competitor analysis, development of options, market approach and negotiations, supplier evaluations, contract implementation, SPM and SRM
• Assist in developing SPU feedback process to capture lessons learned and continuously improve; focus on collating and analyzing Business Unit performance data
• Assist and help resolve issues or disputes between contractors, Client Project Teams and Operations
• Focus on providing contracting support to the Business Units in addition to the strategy work
• Collaborate with PSCM Specialist peers in Business Unit teams
• Apply and champion PSCMcp and contribute to continuous improvement of the common process
• Facilitate and participate in cross Business unit networks
Qualifications/Requirements
• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer
• Minimum of a Four year / Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain
• Strong oil and gas experience
• 5-6 year experience in Procurement and Supplier/Customer interface
• Tendering, negotiations, contract development and execution strategy experience
• Highly competent working with legal language and adept at identifying & resolving key issues
• Demonstrated ability to tactfully and diplomatically challenge the status quo and influence change across a wide breadth of projects and at all management levels
• Strong team focus and the skills to work across disciplines, cultures and business unit teams in various locations
• Demonstrated ability to address and facilitate optimal resolution of problems
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational, planning & prioritizing abilities
• Upstream projects and sub sea experience
• Experience forecasting around suppliers
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Fortune 20 Global Energy Leader
Location:
Houston, Texas
Position Reports to:
Director
Opportunity Highlights
This unique role will maintain considerable exposure within a Fortune 20 global energy leader. The incumbent will help champion and contribute to the continuous improvement of the common process activities in the strategic sourcing focus and will facilitate and participate in cross business unit networks. The incumbent will exercise strong influencing skills across diverse groups including taking part in negotiations on global agreements. Candidates with a strong background in complex engineered products, upfront engineering and design, and highly engineered products or equipment will have strong consideration. The group will work with complex commodities, which may include automation, control systems, critical valves, subsea hardware, umbilicals, risers, etc. Other key areas of focus will be demand planning, market intelligence, external supplier and competitor analysis, development of options, market approach and negotiations, supplier evaluations, and contract implementation.
Company Information
Our client is a Fortune 20 global energy leader. With a workforce of nearly 100,000 employees, the client operates globally, with business activities and customers in more than 100 countries across six continents.
Responsibilities
In addition to those listed above,
• Support development of Market Sector & Sub-Strategies
• Take part in negotiations on Global Framework Agreements terms & conditions with contractors
• Data gathering for the day-to-day relationship management of key contractors via the SPM (Supplier performance Management) and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) process and coordinate GBR’s (Global Business reviews) as part of this process
• Support Major Projects and Operations in their use of agreements through interpretation of the commercial agreements and communication of contractor’s project management, execution and after market service capabilities to deliver the best value
• Support Procurement & SCM (PSCM) Value Plan Process and track PSCM Value delivery
• Support commercial interventions with contractors, as necessary
• Assist in development a life cycle cost model to assess TCO (total cost of operations), as necessary, and facilitate the model’s use in evaluations
• Provide Procurement & SCM expertise in support of P&E strategy work, including demand planning in addition, market intelligence, external supplier and competitor analysis, development of options, market approach and negotiations, supplier evaluations, contract implementation, SPM and SRM
• Assist in developing SPU feedback process to capture lessons learned and continuously improve; focus on collating and analyzing Business Unit performance data
• Assist and help resolve issues or disputes between contractors, Client Project Teams and Operations
• Focus on providing contracting support to the Business Units in addition to the strategy work
• Collaborate with PSCM Specialist peers in Business Unit teams
• Apply and champion PSCMcp and contribute to continuous improvement of the common process
• Facilitate and participate in cross Business unit networks
Qualifications/Requirements
• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer
• Minimum of a Four year / Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain
• Strong oil and gas experience
• 5-6 year experience in Procurement and Supplier/Customer interface
• Tendering, negotiations, contract development and execution strategy experience
• Highly competent working with legal language and adept at identifying & resolving key issues
• Demonstrated ability to tactfully and diplomatically challenge the status quo and influence change across a wide breadth of projects and at all management levels
• Strong team focus and the skills to work across disciplines, cultures and business unit teams in various locations
• Demonstrated ability to address and facilitate optimal resolution of problems
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational, planning & prioritizing abilities
• Upstream projects and sub sea experience
• Experience forecasting around suppliers
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Manager of Logistics
Company:
Industry Leader with Growth of Over $1 Billion Over the Past Few Years
Location:
West Coast, US
Position Reports to:
Director
Opportunity Highlights
This exclusive opportunity with an industry leader offers the top candidate the chance to help lead a logistics organization. In essence, the incumbent will help analyze, develop, and execute the strategic logistics, transportation and distribution strategy and direction. With high visibility, this role will act as the primary resource for the company regarding how to structure and present logistics solutions for negotiations. As a worldwide leader, another key responsibility will be to lead or actively participate in discussions and/or negotiations with various carriers on a worldwide basis to secure optimal pricing and service. The client is currently looking to open a distribution center in Antwerp or Rotterdam. As such, the incumbent will have strong responsibility for international freight movement. Other key responsibilities will be: Create and present periodic updates to senior management on the effectiveness of the plan in cost and service; Setting up a steering committee on the logistics cost across the company. The strong incumbent must be proficient in complex logistics operational and financial modeling.
Company Information
The client is an industry leader in food and beverage, but also maintains a strong, competitive presence in other industries. In addition to strong consumer brand awareness, the success of this company can be seen in it's longevity, stability and financial success. It's financial strength is reflected in it’s growth of over $1 billion over the past few years. The client has seven operating companies and offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and mainland China. The products are household names recognized by people across the world for their quality.
Responsibilities
Analyze, develop, and execute the strategic logistics, transportation and distribution strategy and direction.
Lead and effectively work with other cross functional managers to collect and analyze current and future logistics requirements.
Act as the primary resource for the company regarding how to structure and present logistics solutions for negotiations.
Lead or actively participate in discussions and/or negotiations with various carriers on a worldwide basis to secure optimal pricing and service.
Insure adequate and timely capacity is available for our demand.
Create and present periodic updates to senior management on the effectiveness of the plan in cost and service.
Set up a steering committee on the logistics cost across the company.
Qualifications/Requirements
8-10 years senior level management responsibility in logistics for large global companies.
Effective hands-on negotiation experience with major carriers in sea, land and air on a worldwide basis.
Successful performance of major cost cutting initiatives.
Development and execution of strategic logistics planning.
In depth knowledge of customs regulations and procedures.
Extremely proficient in complex logistics operational and financial modeling.
Strong negotiation skills.
Effective communicator and team player.
Creative problem solver.
Prefer MBA in Logistics or Materials management.
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Industry Leader with Growth of Over $1 Billion Over the Past Few Years
Location:
West Coast, US
Position Reports to:
Director
Opportunity Highlights
This exclusive opportunity with an industry leader offers the top candidate the chance to help lead a logistics organization. In essence, the incumbent will help analyze, develop, and execute the strategic logistics, transportation and distribution strategy and direction. With high visibility, this role will act as the primary resource for the company regarding how to structure and present logistics solutions for negotiations. As a worldwide leader, another key responsibility will be to lead or actively participate in discussions and/or negotiations with various carriers on a worldwide basis to secure optimal pricing and service. The client is currently looking to open a distribution center in Antwerp or Rotterdam. As such, the incumbent will have strong responsibility for international freight movement. Other key responsibilities will be: Create and present periodic updates to senior management on the effectiveness of the plan in cost and service; Setting up a steering committee on the logistics cost across the company. The strong incumbent must be proficient in complex logistics operational and financial modeling.
Company Information
The client is an industry leader in food and beverage, but also maintains a strong, competitive presence in other industries. In addition to strong consumer brand awareness, the success of this company can be seen in it's longevity, stability and financial success. It's financial strength is reflected in it’s growth of over $1 billion over the past few years. The client has seven operating companies and offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and mainland China. The products are household names recognized by people across the world for their quality.
Responsibilities
Analyze, develop, and execute the strategic logistics, transportation and distribution strategy and direction.
Lead and effectively work with other cross functional managers to collect and analyze current and future logistics requirements.
Act as the primary resource for the company regarding how to structure and present logistics solutions for negotiations.
Lead or actively participate in discussions and/or negotiations with various carriers on a worldwide basis to secure optimal pricing and service.
Insure adequate and timely capacity is available for our demand.
Create and present periodic updates to senior management on the effectiveness of the plan in cost and service.
Set up a steering committee on the logistics cost across the company.
Qualifications/Requirements
8-10 years senior level management responsibility in logistics for large global companies.
Effective hands-on negotiation experience with major carriers in sea, land and air on a worldwide basis.
Successful performance of major cost cutting initiatives.
Development and execution of strategic logistics planning.
In depth knowledge of customs regulations and procedures.
Extremely proficient in complex logistics operational and financial modeling.
Strong negotiation skills.
Effective communicator and team player.
Creative problem solver.
Prefer MBA in Logistics or Materials management.
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Supply Chain Manager
Company:
Fortune 400 Global Leader
Location:
Seattle, WA Area
Position Reports to:
Director - Supply Chain
Opportunity Highlights
A significant role, the incumbent will join a team of 4500 team members spread throughout the globe. This key leadership role will create a sustainable competitive advantage in assigned categories, including products and services, by developing a supply chain that achieves superior value in quality, cost, and delivery. To accomplish this, the incumbent will implement the global purchasing strategy for selected commodities within each of the regions.
A global client, the Manager will utilize the global leverage of the company by focusing on the development of regional/local relationships with partners. The overall goal will be to ensure that the client achieves the best value in lower costs, improved reliability, and improved service.
Key also will be to develop commodity leadership by coordinating the supplier relationships, building and maintaining market and supplier knowledge in assigned areas. This role will also coordinate cross-functional relationships, including product development/engineering, materials, operations, finance, and aftermarket, in support of commodity leadership.
Company Information
Our client is a Fortune 400 global leader. With a workforce of nearly 18,000 employees, the client operates globally, with 5 business divisions. The company is strong financially with consistent 1-year sales growth. Overall, sales exceeded 9 billion with a near 20% sales growth. Their products serve the growing industries of construction, mining, transportation, infrastructure, refining and utilities.
Responsibilities
Provide commodity leadership in helping to create and implement a plan for building and maintaining a competitive advantage in the assigned commodity and region.
Identify, develop, and implement effective global supply chain strategy to support the commitment to build a competitive advantage in supply chain.
Develop a detailed knowledge of the local business arrangements currently in place for purchasing on the commodities. Understand and communicate key drivers for each business unit, including current challenges, constraints etc.
Provide regional market information on the commodity, current and projected requirements, and information on current performance.
Develop a network of relationships with suppliers, line managers, and sector purchasing professionals.
Support and contribute to the selection of potential providers, using local and regional knowledge to ensure reliability of supply of high-quality components & systems.
Coordinate strategic sourcing and product engineering efforts to maximize the development of a robust supply chain with materials, processes and/or components that improve reliability, manufacturability, and cost and product integrity.
Monitor and manage supplier performance, communicate performance issues and manage significant problem areas to ensure needed improvements.
Identify, measure, and document cost savings goals, objectives and plans to realize opportunities and achieve cost reduction targets.
Qualifications/Requirements
The ideal candidate will have significant experience and a track record of success in purchasing/procurement with some exposure to power train and drive train systems.
He or she will be able to understand and have worked in an environment of long-term strategic partnership arrangements, including scorecards and service level agreements.
The candidate should have had a management level role in business with purchasing experience and must demonstrate competence in leadership and communication.
Exposure to disciplines such as Total Quality Management, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, DFSS, or Demand Flow Technology is a plus.
A bachelor degree in a relevant field such as business administration, supply chain,
operations, engineering.
An advanced degree such as an MBA is a plus, but not required.
The preferred candidate is results-oriented, a self-starter, and an excellent communicator who has demonstrated the ability to operate in a fast paced, continuous improvement environment and is able to apply a global project on a local basis and achieve success for each stakeholder in the process.
Key skills include:
-- Strong technical knowledge
-- Operational expertise
-- Leadership
-- Listening Skills
-- Commodity knowledge
-- Cross-cultural business skills
-- Influencing Skills; internal and external
-- Negotiating skills.
-- Process management
-- Planning & project management
-- Integrity and Trust
-- Supplier management and agreements
-- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
-- The ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings and specifications
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Fortune 400 Global Leader
Location:
Seattle, WA Area
Position Reports to:
Director - Supply Chain
Opportunity Highlights
A significant role, the incumbent will join a team of 4500 team members spread throughout the globe. This key leadership role will create a sustainable competitive advantage in assigned categories, including products and services, by developing a supply chain that achieves superior value in quality, cost, and delivery. To accomplish this, the incumbent will implement the global purchasing strategy for selected commodities within each of the regions.
A global client, the Manager will utilize the global leverage of the company by focusing on the development of regional/local relationships with partners. The overall goal will be to ensure that the client achieves the best value in lower costs, improved reliability, and improved service.
Key also will be to develop commodity leadership by coordinating the supplier relationships, building and maintaining market and supplier knowledge in assigned areas. This role will also coordinate cross-functional relationships, including product development/engineering, materials, operations, finance, and aftermarket, in support of commodity leadership.
Company Information
Our client is a Fortune 400 global leader. With a workforce of nearly 18,000 employees, the client operates globally, with 5 business divisions. The company is strong financially with consistent 1-year sales growth. Overall, sales exceeded 9 billion with a near 20% sales growth. Their products serve the growing industries of construction, mining, transportation, infrastructure, refining and utilities.
Responsibilities
Provide commodity leadership in helping to create and implement a plan for building and maintaining a competitive advantage in the assigned commodity and region.
Identify, develop, and implement effective global supply chain strategy to support the commitment to build a competitive advantage in supply chain.
Develop a detailed knowledge of the local business arrangements currently in place for purchasing on the commodities. Understand and communicate key drivers for each business unit, including current challenges, constraints etc.
Provide regional market information on the commodity, current and projected requirements, and information on current performance.
Develop a network of relationships with suppliers, line managers, and sector purchasing professionals.
Support and contribute to the selection of potential providers, using local and regional knowledge to ensure reliability of supply of high-quality components & systems.
Coordinate strategic sourcing and product engineering efforts to maximize the development of a robust supply chain with materials, processes and/or components that improve reliability, manufacturability, and cost and product integrity.
Monitor and manage supplier performance, communicate performance issues and manage significant problem areas to ensure needed improvements.
Identify, measure, and document cost savings goals, objectives and plans to realize opportunities and achieve cost reduction targets.
Qualifications/Requirements
The ideal candidate will have significant experience and a track record of success in purchasing/procurement with some exposure to power train and drive train systems.
He or she will be able to understand and have worked in an environment of long-term strategic partnership arrangements, including scorecards and service level agreements.
The candidate should have had a management level role in business with purchasing experience and must demonstrate competence in leadership and communication.
Exposure to disciplines such as Total Quality Management, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, DFSS, or Demand Flow Technology is a plus.
A bachelor degree in a relevant field such as business administration, supply chain,
operations, engineering.
An advanced degree such as an MBA is a plus, but not required.
The preferred candidate is results-oriented, a self-starter, and an excellent communicator who has demonstrated the ability to operate in a fast paced, continuous improvement environment and is able to apply a global project on a local basis and achieve success for each stakeholder in the process.
Key skills include:
-- Strong technical knowledge
-- Operational expertise
-- Leadership
-- Listening Skills
-- Commodity knowledge
-- Cross-cultural business skills
-- Influencing Skills; internal and external
-- Negotiating skills.
-- Process management
-- Planning & project management
-- Integrity and Trust
-- Supplier management and agreements
-- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
-- The ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings and specifications
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Director - Supply Chain
Company:
Fortune 400 Global Leader
Location:
Seattle, Washington Area
Position Reports to:
Vice President, Supply Chain
Opportunity Highlights
A significant role, the incumbent will join a team of 4500 team members spread throughout the globe. This new leadership role will have responsibility for multiple spend categories, and will manage globally across businesses. The commodities of focus will be major components, including engines and powertrains. The Director of Supply Chain is accountable for developing and implementing a global purchasing strategy by leveraging client global spend and developing strategic relationships with global partners. These initiatives will support lean production by achieving lower costs, improved quality, lead times and delivery.
The scope of the role will also include supporting the full product life cycle from new product development, production, to aftermarket for the respective commodity groups. The position will work across the organization, including Supply Chain Product Support, Engineering, Product General Management, Supply Assurance, Parts, Services, Operations, Finance and other functions.
Company Information
Our client is a Fortune 400 global leader. With a workforce of nearly 18,000 employees, the client operates globally, with 5 business divisions. The company is strong financially with consistent 1-year sales growth. Overall, sales exceeded 9 billion with a near 20% sales growth. Their products serve the growing industries of construction, mining, transportation, infrastructure, refining and utilities.
Responsibilities
* Provide global commodity leadership to support businesses.
* Build and maintain an in-depth knowledge of global market and competitive conditions of the assigned commodities.
* Support the product manufacturing globalization initiatives.
* Lead the sourcing process, including supplier selection to support Lean business requirements.
* Maintain active risk assessment profiles for suppliers and mitigation plans.
* Seek the best suppliers globally.
* Reduce commodity and process complexity.
* Coordinate the task of monitoring supplier performance, communicating performance issues and managing significant problem areas to ensure needed improvements.
* Lead relationship management with suppliers, establishing multi-faceted relationships at regional and business level. Coordinate with global AWP and Supply Chain functions.
* Build and maintain constructive, value added relationships with key suppliers. Establish an expectation of continuous improvement with all suppliers relative to product quality and cost.
* Establish benchmark measures at the start of the project and track success, including savings, improved delivery and simplified processes.
* Ensure fact and data based decision management decision making.
* Implement and enforce Supply Chain processes and procedures.
* Develop and maintain supply base key performance indicators.
* Support AWP Supply Assurance requirements.
* Provide a proactive approach to managing commodities.
* Lead team members by supporting their achievement of goals. This may include training, assisting in overcoming challenges, coaching, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements
Experience with at least $300-500 Million spend.
The ideal candidate will have a broad background in a variety of business areas and activities including significant experience and a track record of success in Procurement in a global environment.
Exposure to commodities related to major components, including engines and powertrains.
He or she should have creative skills and the ability to visualize and develop alternative approaches that lead to a competitive advantage.
He or she ideally will have project management skills that include the establishment of a global procurement system.
The candidate must demonstrate competence in being able to sustain delivery over a long term period.
Experience with companies practicing Lean and with a reputable Supply Chain is preferred.
Bachelor degree in a relevant subject such as Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering.
An MBA is preferred.
The candidate should be a proven change agent, has high intellect, is results-oriented and leads an organization through his/her own inspiration and example.
Should have demonstrated the ability to operate in a fast paced, continuous improvement environment and be hands on when necessary, yet see the big picture on a global basis. Key skills include:
· Leadership
· Creativity
· Operational expertise
· Listening
· Ability to pursue details and coordinate many activities simultaneously
· Analytically strong
· Influencing skills; internal and external
· Negotiating skills.
· Process management
· Integrity and trust
· Supplier management and agreements
· Lean practices
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Fortune 400 Global Leader
Location:
Seattle, Washington Area
Position Reports to:
Vice President, Supply Chain
Opportunity Highlights
A significant role, the incumbent will join a team of 4500 team members spread throughout the globe. This new leadership role will have responsibility for multiple spend categories, and will manage globally across businesses. The commodities of focus will be major components, including engines and powertrains. The Director of Supply Chain is accountable for developing and implementing a global purchasing strategy by leveraging client global spend and developing strategic relationships with global partners. These initiatives will support lean production by achieving lower costs, improved quality, lead times and delivery.
The scope of the role will also include supporting the full product life cycle from new product development, production, to aftermarket for the respective commodity groups. The position will work across the organization, including Supply Chain Product Support, Engineering, Product General Management, Supply Assurance, Parts, Services, Operations, Finance and other functions.
Company Information
Our client is a Fortune 400 global leader. With a workforce of nearly 18,000 employees, the client operates globally, with 5 business divisions. The company is strong financially with consistent 1-year sales growth. Overall, sales exceeded 9 billion with a near 20% sales growth. Their products serve the growing industries of construction, mining, transportation, infrastructure, refining and utilities.
Responsibilities
* Provide global commodity leadership to support businesses.
* Build and maintain an in-depth knowledge of global market and competitive conditions of the assigned commodities.
* Support the product manufacturing globalization initiatives.
* Lead the sourcing process, including supplier selection to support Lean business requirements.
* Maintain active risk assessment profiles for suppliers and mitigation plans.
* Seek the best suppliers globally.
* Reduce commodity and process complexity.
* Coordinate the task of monitoring supplier performance, communicating performance issues and managing significant problem areas to ensure needed improvements.
* Lead relationship management with suppliers, establishing multi-faceted relationships at regional and business level. Coordinate with global AWP and Supply Chain functions.
* Build and maintain constructive, value added relationships with key suppliers. Establish an expectation of continuous improvement with all suppliers relative to product quality and cost.
* Establish benchmark measures at the start of the project and track success, including savings, improved delivery and simplified processes.
* Ensure fact and data based decision management decision making.
* Implement and enforce Supply Chain processes and procedures.
* Develop and maintain supply base key performance indicators.
* Support AWP Supply Assurance requirements.
* Provide a proactive approach to managing commodities.
* Lead team members by supporting their achievement of goals. This may include training, assisting in overcoming challenges, coaching, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements
Experience with at least $300-500 Million spend.
The ideal candidate will have a broad background in a variety of business areas and activities including significant experience and a track record of success in Procurement in a global environment.
Exposure to commodities related to major components, including engines and powertrains.
He or she should have creative skills and the ability to visualize and develop alternative approaches that lead to a competitive advantage.
He or she ideally will have project management skills that include the establishment of a global procurement system.
The candidate must demonstrate competence in being able to sustain delivery over a long term period.
Experience with companies practicing Lean and with a reputable Supply Chain is preferred.
Bachelor degree in a relevant subject such as Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering.
An MBA is preferred.
The candidate should be a proven change agent, has high intellect, is results-oriented and leads an organization through his/her own inspiration and example.
Should have demonstrated the ability to operate in a fast paced, continuous improvement environment and be hands on when necessary, yet see the big picture on a global basis. Key skills include:
· Leadership
· Creativity
· Operational expertise
· Listening
· Ability to pursue details and coordinate many activities simultaneously
· Analytically strong
· Influencing skills; internal and external
· Negotiating skills.
· Process management
· Integrity and trust
· Supplier management and agreements
· Lean practices
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