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Form of workJob Purpose
Manages strategic breakthrough categories to deliver year over year Quality Cost Logistics Development Management (QCLDM) performance improvement.
Company Description
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.
Education / Training
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Supply Chain Management, or technical equivalent is required;
• Master's degree is preferred.
Key Job Elements
• Accountable for the development, communication, and implementation of a worldwide sourcing strategy for a specific category;
• Identifying performance gaps within the supply base and developing improvement plans for the identified gaps;
• Collaborating with the Supply Network on risk mitigation and using predictive cost modeling both geographic and component-based;
• Identifying, developing, and managing a high-performing global supply network for one or more categories leveraging Procurement Classification Codes (PCC);
• Moderate travel required (5% to 15% of working time);
• Develops, refines, and communicates tactical plans for own responsibilities;
• Demonstrates the value and necessity of linking tactical plans to overall strategic plan;
• Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals, technical and business objectives;
• Ensures the planning process is integrated with the overall business plan;
• Leads complex, high-impact or volatile negotiations involving high business risks;
• Advocates a win-win approach to negotiating;
• Explains appropriateness of using adversarial negotiating versus joint problem-solving techniques;
• Overcomes resistance to the negotiation process;
• Teaches others the subtleties of negotiating strategic or high-impact agreements;
• Negotiates complex matters involving multiple parties.
Champions the adoption and application of BI to new situations and environments;
• Establishes the standards, policies and strategies for the organization based on BI indicators;
• Leads discussions based on results of poor intelligence; cites cases about ineffective use of BI;
• Creates processes to verify the accuracy and relevance of BI tool-generated information;
• Presents BI-generated information at executive, board and shareholder meetings;
• Defines key BI performance indicators that assess the present state of business;
• Analyzes recent trends and developments related to category management and procurement and discusses future implications;
• Establishes best practices in category management and develops related training programs;
• Formulates a procurement strategy that utilizes the benefits of category management to streamline the procurement process and maximize business profitability;
• Identifies and defines KPIs to track and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process;
• Oversees the category management processes for all categories and provides technical guidance during implementation;
• Promotes the use of emerging tools and technologies for implementing the category management process.
Establishes best practices for monitoring supplier efficacy, reliability, and performance;
• Leads the evaluation of product plans/directions for impact on supply chain requirements;
• Mentors others in the resolution of complex supplier issues; consults on the trends of supplier management.
• Leads in the development of evaluating, selecting and certifying processes for suppliers;
• Oversees large supplier networks at the enterprise or global level;
• Develops supplier strategies; monitors the marketplace for competitive suppliers;
• Deploys and directs strategic sourcing in multiple and diverse environments and applications;
• Plays a leadership role in establishing strategic sourcing standards, policies, strategy and best practices;
• Leads discussions on industry and marketplace trends and directions regarding strategic sourcing, citing relevant case studies;
• Mentors others on all major strategic sourcing functions, issues and considerations;
• Develops a theoretical background and understanding of strategic sourcing and provides a historical and future perspective;
• Influences organization-wide or high-impact decisions and initiatives directly regarding strategic sourcing.
Qualifications and Experience
• Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan;
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors;
• Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner;
• Knowledge of major responsibilities and tasks of Audit and Compliance (A&C) function; ability to manage the operation of A&C function in various business environment;
• Knowledge of business intelligence; ability to utilize business processes and technologies for gathering, storing, analyzing, and providing access to data that helps the organization make better business decisions;
• Knowledge of category management within an organization's goods and services sector; ability to use this knowledge to analyze and improve the end-to-end procurement process and maximize business profitability;
• Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice;
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously;
• Ability to travel as required.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions:
• Strength - Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Occasional standing and walking. Light lifting is rare but may be required;
• Motion - Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. May require standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, walking, etc.;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements - Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
Work Environment - Position may involve occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled facility. Position will require occasional visits to industrial environment, including potential for noise (85+ decibels), frequent exposure to cold and temperature changes, exposure to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, high levels of dust, and other hazardous working conditions;
• Emotional Demands - Requires interpersonal skills and communication;
• Safety - Position required to follow all safety guidelines and requirements.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Benefits
Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
*Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.
Manages strategic breakthrough categories to deliver year over year Quality Cost Logistics Development Management (QCLDM) performance improvement.
Company Description
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.
Education / Training
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Supply Chain Management, or technical equivalent is required;
• Master's degree is preferred.
Key Job Elements
• Accountable for the development, communication, and implementation of a worldwide sourcing strategy for a specific category;
• Identifying performance gaps within the supply base and developing improvement plans for the identified gaps;
• Collaborating with the Supply Network on risk mitigation and using predictive cost modeling both geographic and component-based;
• Identifying, developing, and managing a high-performing global supply network for one or more categories leveraging Procurement Classification Codes (PCC);
• Moderate travel required (5% to 15% of working time);
• Develops, refines, and communicates tactical plans for own responsibilities;
• Demonstrates the value and necessity of linking tactical plans to overall strategic plan;
• Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals, technical and business objectives;
• Ensures the planning process is integrated with the overall business plan;
• Leads complex, high-impact or volatile negotiations involving high business risks;
• Advocates a win-win approach to negotiating;
• Explains appropriateness of using adversarial negotiating versus joint problem-solving techniques;
• Overcomes resistance to the negotiation process;
• Teaches others the subtleties of negotiating strategic or high-impact agreements;
• Negotiates complex matters involving multiple parties.
Champions the adoption and application of BI to new situations and environments;
• Establishes the standards, policies and strategies for the organization based on BI indicators;
• Leads discussions based on results of poor intelligence; cites cases about ineffective use of BI;
• Creates processes to verify the accuracy and relevance of BI tool-generated information;
• Presents BI-generated information at executive, board and shareholder meetings;
• Defines key BI performance indicators that assess the present state of business;
• Analyzes recent trends and developments related to category management and procurement and discusses future implications;
• Establishes best practices in category management and develops related training programs;
• Formulates a procurement strategy that utilizes the benefits of category management to streamline the procurement process and maximize business profitability;
• Identifies and defines KPIs to track and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process;
• Oversees the category management processes for all categories and provides technical guidance during implementation;
• Promotes the use of emerging tools and technologies for implementing the category management process.
Establishes best practices for monitoring supplier efficacy, reliability, and performance;
• Leads the evaluation of product plans/directions for impact on supply chain requirements;
• Mentors others in the resolution of complex supplier issues; consults on the trends of supplier management.
• Leads in the development of evaluating, selecting and certifying processes for suppliers;
• Oversees large supplier networks at the enterprise or global level;
• Develops supplier strategies; monitors the marketplace for competitive suppliers;
• Deploys and directs strategic sourcing in multiple and diverse environments and applications;
• Plays a leadership role in establishing strategic sourcing standards, policies, strategy and best practices;
• Leads discussions on industry and marketplace trends and directions regarding strategic sourcing, citing relevant case studies;
• Mentors others on all major strategic sourcing functions, issues and considerations;
• Develops a theoretical background and understanding of strategic sourcing and provides a historical and future perspective;
• Influences organization-wide or high-impact decisions and initiatives directly regarding strategic sourcing.
Qualifications and Experience
• Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan;
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors;
• Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner;
• Knowledge of major responsibilities and tasks of Audit and Compliance (A&C) function; ability to manage the operation of A&C function in various business environment;
• Knowledge of business intelligence; ability to utilize business processes and technologies for gathering, storing, analyzing, and providing access to data that helps the organization make better business decisions;
• Knowledge of category management within an organization's goods and services sector; ability to use this knowledge to analyze and improve the end-to-end procurement process and maximize business profitability;
• Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice;
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously;
• Ability to travel as required.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions:
• Strength - Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Occasional standing and walking. Light lifting is rare but may be required;
• Motion - Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. May require standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, walking, etc.;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements - Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
Work Environment - Position may involve occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled facility. Position will require occasional visits to industrial environment, including potential for noise (85+ decibels), frequent exposure to cold and temperature changes, exposure to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, high levels of dust, and other hazardous working conditions;
• Emotional Demands - Requires interpersonal skills and communication;
• Safety - Position required to follow all safety guidelines and requirements.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Benefits
Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
*Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.
