Job Description

Overview: TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is the brand name of Deere & Company, an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment. JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Leads and/or supports a Strategic Sourcing team with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies, meeting Enterprise Product Delivery Process and Enterprise Order Fulfilment Process requirements/goals on product cost, schedule and quality for the enterprise/region/division/unit. In the Enterprise Product Delivery Process, plays a key role in integrating suppliers early in the process to optimize design and cost.
• Builds and develops a supply base for procuring complex and strategic materials, products, supplies and services.
• Coordinates and leads efforts to address chronic supplier performance issues.

Duties:

• Ensures or manages the development and implementation of enterprise/divisional strategies, defining and integrating supply chains that support Enterprise Product Delivery Process(EPDP) and Enterprise Order Fulfilment Process (EOFP) and significantly impact enterprise financial and operational objectives.
• Develops, builds and maintains an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance; measures the performance of the supplier and defines corrective actions; obtains assistance from other functional representatives such as quality, product engineering, etc. as appropriate.
• Leads and/or supports the negotiation of supply agreements with specific suppliers resulting in cost models, an implementation strategy and a documented agreement, ensuring the Company meets its overall goals for cost, quality, continuity of supply, etc. Collects cost data and prepares supplier cost/industry analyses.
• Utilizes and develops continuous improvement in terms of performance and lowest total cost with the supply base utilizing the Achieving Excellence process/criteria and other appropriate supply management tools.
• Works with engineers and suppliers on product specification, making recommendations to ensure a quality product at the lowest total cost and meeting cost targets; supports the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process so design changes and product improvements are implemented in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Leads target costing and cost management support for Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) cost goals, focusing on Shareholder Value Added; develops and implements communication plans to key stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Develops, implements and improves Supply Management processes to support the Enterprise Order Fulfilment Process and Enterprise Product Delivery Process.
• Provides work direction and/or coaching as necessary to less experienced supply management personnel; ensures completion of administrative support to the Human Resource processes.
• BA in Supply Management/Business/Accounting/Related Field- Required

Job Requirements:

• Execute supplier sourcing strategies for indirect materials including packaging, chemicals, equipment, etc. to support research & development and factory production
• Manage and facilitate on-going daily interactions with cross-functional departments at the factory
• Maintain supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement in terms of delivery, cost, quality, and business performance
• Analyse, negotiate, and manage supply agreements to ensure compliance, continuity of supply, and company goals are achieved
• Maintenance of purchasing data in an ERP systems as well as the implementation of cost controls and tracking cost reduction

What makes you stand out:

• 2+ years in supply management (indirect supply management preferred)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan and prioritize work effectively for changing conditions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Project management experience involving multiple functional areas
• Experience developing or managing contracts, particularly development agreements and/or statements of work
• Experience with negotiations, driving cost reductions, contract negotiations, indirect supply management experience
• Self-motivated, and possesses initiative to seek out additional responsibility
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of software, especially Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook
• Local candidates preferred
• Manager is looking for a confident/strong communicator and someone that is highly organized.

TekWissen\xc2\xae Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $35.00 - $37.00 per hour Work Location: In person