Regional Commodity Manager - Castings (Steel & Aluminum) Job at Vibracoustic USA Inc.
Vibracoustic is part of the Freudenberg Group. The company ensures a smooth and quiet ride experience in every vehicle. We are driven by our purpose of adding comfort to mobility and providing the perfect solution for the NVH challenges of our automotive customers. As a leading supplier, Vibracoustic is the right place for open-minded, ambitious team-players with a hands-on mentality. Our innovative, safe and dynamic working atmosphere offers many opportunities for your personal growth and development in a global network. Want to join the team?
Responsibilities
- Manage North American commodity groups: M14 (forgings), M02 (Iron castings) & M04 (HPDC castings). Possibly bearings.
- Definition of Strategic Supplier List for commodity. Provide strategic suppliers to BA purchasing organization
- Responsibility for supplier management Strategic suppliers, new suppliers, exit strategy, market strategy.
- Evaluation of potential suppliers & assist in supplier analysis.
- Development & implementation of commodity strategy (global/regional).
- Negotiation of annual contracts with support of global or regional managers.
- Define & negotiate basic terms & conditions for suppliers in the commodity (Framework agreement, delivery & payment terms).
- Support of BA purchasing in price negotiation.
- Lead function in commodity team (supplier quality, logistics, purchasing).
- Execution of strategic supplier evaluation (purchase & technical evaluation).
- Knowledge of material & manufacturing methods in commodity area.
- Support & assist VA/VE team.
- Matching regional commodity strategy to align with global strategy
- Define & enhance work processes in procurement.
- Communicate & coordinate changes in commodity: supplier changes, emergencies etc.
Qualifications
- Bachelors in technical field
- 3-5 Years Experience
- Preferred Experience: Purchasing Manager (2 years), Commodity Manager (3 Years), Project Buyer (3 Years).
- Knowledge of High Pressure Die Casting & Iron Castings preferred.
- Experience in SAP and/or ERP systems.
- Negotiation experience.
- Onsite: Must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate to either the South Haven, MI or Farmington Hills, MI areas.
Your Benefits
Health insurance: Insurance: backstop protection against health risks
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help
Vacation: Time off to refresh and recharge
Paid holidays: With paid time-off, local holidays are all the more relaxing.
Employee discounts: Opportunities for deals on products and services
Additional Information
Spencer Campbell
spencer.campbell@vibracoustic.com
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