Commodity Buyer -Sensors, Switches & Mode Shifter

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This role will be responsible for Commodity Business Plan/Strategy for switches and sensors and year over year cost reductions within the EMD Sourcing team. Total estimated spend of $20M USD/ 20 suppliers. The role will also support the supply chain operations for Pumps and Large motors located in NA. This role will report directly to the Director of the EMD Sourcing Team.
The person in this role should have knowledge of procurement and supply chain practices within a manufacturing environment. As the Commodity Buyer, you will drive supplier performance relative to cost, quality, delivery, and be responsible for strategic alignment with key stakeholders (Business Unit Leaders, Quality and Technology.)
Position
Commodity Buyer -Sensors, Switches & Mode Shifter
Location
USA, Louisville, KY
How You'll Create Possibilities
Essential Duties

• Responsible for driving sourcing strategies for Sensors, Switches & Mode shifter.
• Lead supply chain operations on pumps and motors located in NA.
• Identify, award, and manage Supplier Partners for sensors, switches and Mode Shifters based on requirements form technology.
• Support Component BOM/Total Cost analysis, negotiate pricing with suppliers and drive cost savings programs for assigned categories.
• Proactively manage risk requisitions and funds to support supply chain continuity activities on sensors, switches, Mode Shifter, plus NA pumps & motors.
• Drive the supplier certification process for onboarding new suppliers, including processing of required paperwork, systems compliance, and risk assessment actions.
• Drive scheduling of assigned category Business Review (BR) meetings and supplier scorecards.
• Maintain and update Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) and Approved Vendor Lists for direct material supply base in ERP system to enable appropriate procurement management
• Manage regular supplier invoice resolution, including interfacing with vendor managed inventory warehouse, accounts payable, and suppliers.

What You'll Bring to Our Team
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years of relevant experience within supply chain, program management, commodity management or in a related role involving negotiating, identifying cost reduction opportunities, selecting suppliers and/or implementing contracts
• Professional oral/written communication
• Demonstrated team player with a strong initiative to win

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electromechanical devices.
• Working knowledge of Sourcing Systems and processes
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; can interact with a variety of coworkers and business stakeholders, establishing positive professional relationships.
• Experience New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Continuous improvement mindset, identifies opportunities to improve organization and efficiency of manager and team

Working Conditions:

• Up to 10% travel required for domestic and/or international travel to affiliate sites and suppliers.

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