The Raw Material Supervisor will be responsible for leading a team of 5 Buyers; the commodities include paint, bulk sealing and fasteners. The selected candidate will lead the purchasing team to develop commodity strategies, negotiate with potential suppliers and source new programs or projects. The Supervisor will manage all elements of the supplier relationship, which includes identifying, qualifying and selecting suppliers, managing quotations and negotiating pricing. He/she will act as the day-to-day lead for contract management which includes tracking savings, contract compliance and performance measurement. The Raw Material Supervisor is also expected to maintain flexibility to manage ad hoc projects in support of rapidly evolving engineering and manufacturing strategies, lead the settlement of all commercial issues and provide updates and status reports on issues and projects to the senior leadership team. The selected candidate will be responsible for their performance management and identifying next steps regarding each person’s career development. This is an exciting area that is rapidly growing in support of organizations light-weighting strategies.
Basic Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field
•Minimum 8 years’ experience in production purchasing
•Excellent negotiation skills, strong analytical skills and experience in working in cross functional teams
•Experience managing and negotiating contracts and have a strong understanding of contract law
•Effective computer skills
•Ability to be an effective listener and be able to build relationships in cross functional groups
•Ability to coach and manage both the buyers and the supply base and drive timely resolution of open issues
Preferred Qualifications:
•Master’s Degree, CPSM
•Knowledge of steel industry
•Material market understanding
•Ability to develop forecasting and support treasury for risk management strategies such as hedging
Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
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