Leads and executes assigned Direct Material Optimization (DMO) programs & Inventory initiatives to achieve the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) of procurement organization; Manages a large portfolio of cost reduction initiatives at existing or new suppliers which meet business objectives; Works collaboratively with Purchasing and Finance team to tie out the financial forecast for assigned programs; Ensures programs are managed using a formal project management process: project scope, timing plan, business case and frequent project milestone reviews; Leads cross-functional teams and interfaces with all internal departments working on projects, to keep up to date on project status and ensure timely completion; Facilitate supplier APQP reviews with onsite visits in collaboration with supplier development; Facilitate cross-regional, (cross-business unit) communications; Manage and execute on time program launch with focus on quality and delivery; Ensures compliance to global corporate GP3 process of program management; Responsible to manage a collection of related projects, including the planning, coordinating, evaluating and executing of activities involved with the entire operations of specific products, including development, testing, product quality, production, supplier APQP, launch containment; Executes assigned Direct Material Optimization (DMO) programs & Inventory initiatives to achieve the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) of procurement organization; Oversees a large portfolio of cost reduction initiatives at existing or new suppliers which meet business objectives; Works collaboratively with Purchasing and Finance team to tie out the financial forecast for assigned programs; Ensures programs are managed using a formal project management process: project scope, timing plan, business case and frequent project milestone reviews; Collaborates cross-functional teams and interfaces with all internal departments working on projects, to keep up to date on project status and ensure timely completion; Facilitate supplier APQP reviews with onsite visits in collaboration with supplier development; Facilitate cross-regional, (cross-business unit) communications; Responsible for the execution of on time program launch with focus on quality and delivery; Ensures compliance to global corporate GP3 process of program management; and responsible to oversee a collection of related projects, including the planning, coordinating, evaluating and executing of activities involved with the entire operations of specific products, including development, testing, product quality, production, supplier APQP, launch containment.
