Purchasing Manager...Steel, Aluminum, Plastics

Our client is a major player in the automotive industry, a rapidly growing and expanding OEM.In this search we're looking for an experienced “Purchasing Manager” to add to our leadership team.POSITION PURPOSE
This position is accountable for developing the overall purchasing strategy (for steel, aluminum, and plastics) in support of corporate business objectives. This manager establishes interfaces to provide support and include input from engineering, product development, manufacturing, suppliers, and parts distribution. This manager also directs and leads a team of procurement professionals in supplier selection and the purchase of assigned commodities, while maintaining supplier relationships. This manager will also be responsible in aiding negotiations with component suppliers for raw material increases/decreases, becoming the company’s center of knowledge for each raw material market and driving a company-wide raw material complexity reduction program.
PRIMARY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIRED END RESULTS•Achieve department financial, operational, and quality results as detailed in TPM and associated performance documents.
•Develop cost reduction/profit improvement plans to directly impact yearly economic performance to achieve business goals.
•Drive strategic and timely supplier selection while adhering to the International sourcing process to ensure best-in-class suppliers capable of supporting product programs, supply base rationalization and sourcing strategies.
•Engage key executive management staff and functional VPs as required to ensure successful communication and understanding of Purchasing and Logistics strategic initiatives and deliverables.
•Interface with Supply Base Executive Management on all unresolved or more complex delivery or economic issues.
•Lead, develop, and maintain a highly capable team of Supply Managers utilizing TPM, LRP, CFP, and other people development/satisfaction/coaching/recognition tools and methods.
•Ensure continuous improvement of technical and professional skills of all direct reports through effective training and developmental programs and assignments.
•Provide vision, direction and expertise to direct reports and cross-functional team members in the support of International’s purchasing policies and procedures.
•Provide direction to Supply Managers in the support of project management activities connected to product program and supply chain management deliverables.JOB CONTACTS
(Key Internal and External Relationships, Suppliers and Customers)
Suppliers, Chief Engineers, Marketing Managers, Service Parts Product Managers, Pricing Managers, Financial Analysts, Finance Managers, Materials Managers, Manager of Logistics, HR, Global Group, Commodity Group, Legal
EDUCATION. EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL / FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, licensure, certification, training, software knowledge and specific skills required to fulfill the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Specify the minimum level of education and experience required to perform the job. Give specific examples of relevant experience. i. e. 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations and quality management. Exceptions may be made for Developmental/LRP candidates.)Musts:
•8-10 years of direct purchasing or related commodity experience
•Bachelor’s degree required
•Ability to travel approximately 20%
•Experience in creating, leading and driving Teams
•Global Sourcing experience
•Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate others
•Proven ability to develop a team.Wants:
•Technical and/or business understanding of assigned commodities.
•Negotiating experience
• MBA
•Knowledge of or past negotiating experience in the commodities markets: steel, aluminum, plastics
•Project/Program Management experience
•Ability to prepare and deliver business presentations to individuals and groups•Ability to take responsibility for multiple projects to achieve goals and meet deadlines
•Demonstrated ability to formulate, communicate, and implement short and long-term strategies for commodities, components and services
•Experience in effectively managing both internal and external relationships with cross-functional groups and suppliers
•Self starter, strong work ethic and project management experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION UNIQUE TO THIS POSITION
This position requires the individual to provide leadership in the management of all aspects of:
•Supply planning
•Sourcing
•Re-sourcing
•Supplier development
•Implementation process
for all products required to successfully compete in a major manufacturing market segment, while maintaining a primary emphasis on overall Company profit improvement objectives.Extensive knowledge and experience of supply base and supplier capability for all assigned commodities.Effective people and program management skills with above-average ability to achieve difficult objectives with and through direct reports and cross-functional teams.Key position to coordinate needs of product development, engineering and supply chain in relation to supplier selection and delivery performance.Ability to develop sourcing strategies to support International’s business goals.Must meet supplier diversity, LVA, NAFTA goals.SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Supervisory Responsibility (number of employees)
Direct: 5-10
Indirect: 20-100 suppliers
CRITIAL COMPETENCIES: USED IN CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS•Positive Attitude
•Ethics consistent with International Values
•Vision and Strategy
•Leads Courageously
•Motivating Others
•Drive for Results
•Managerial Courage
•Organizational Agility•Political Savvy
•Perseverance
•Building Effective Teams
•Dealing with Ambiguity
•Interpersonal Savvy





JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Purchasing Manager & steel or aluminum or plastics






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