Kitting Coordinator at Batchelor & Kimball improving supply chain logistics for construction projects. Collaborating with project managers and vendors to enhance delivery performance.
About the role
- Raw Materials Supply Chain Manager developing global purchasing and sourcing strategies for critical materials and services at Ford. Leading complex negotiations and driving innovation in supply chain management.
Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and continuously refine global purchasing and sourcing strategies for assigned categories/commodities, encompassing competitive bidding, advanced cost analytics, leading complex negotiations, and comprehensive contract execution.
- Strategically manage the total cost of ownership, quality performance, and on-time delivery for commodities across multiple critical programs, driving efficiency and value.
- Lead proactive cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance) to deeply understand evolving requirements and provide innovative, end-to-end sourcing solutions.
- Champion the development and implementation of advanced cost modeling tools, negotiation frameworks, and methodologies to drive superior financial outcomes.
- Cultivate and manage complex, strategic supplier relationships, fostering innovation, ensuring timely delivery, proactive issue resolution, and robust risk mitigation.
- Continuously monitor global market trends, industry developments, technological shifts, and material indices to proactively identify opportunities for significant cost savings, product enhancements, and disruptive innovation within the supply chain.
- Lead the development and negotiation of creative, long-term commercial agreements that align with Ford's strategic objectives and foster a culture of partnership and mutual growth.
- Ensure rigorous compliance with company policies, procedures, ethical standards, and champion sustainable and responsible purchasing practices.
- Drive the strategic onboarding of new suppliers and implement robust supplier performance management frameworks, including innovation metrics.
- Initiate, lead, and drive significant continuous improvement and transformation initiatives within the supply chain, challenging the status quo and implementing best practices.
- Develop, manage, and optimize budgets and resources allocated to purchasing and supply chain initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field. Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Supply Chain)
- 5-8 years of progressive experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or commodity management, with a proven track record of leading negotiations, driving innovation, and managing complex projects.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, diverse materials, and end-to-end global supply chain dynamics, including emerging technologies.
- Proficiency in advanced analytics platforms, strategic sourcing software, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Exceptional analytical, strategic problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to achieve favorable outcomes and foster innovation.
- Strong communication, compelling presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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