Coordinates sourcing and purchasing efforts in order for divisional objectives to be achieved. Works closely with team to identify and implement the sourcing strategy within sourcing and purchasing teams.
Job Responsibilities - Establishes new supplier relationships that meet production purchasing and sourcing strategies
- Maintains the early supplier involvement process
- Processes request for quote (RFQ), analyzes cost model, provides cost comparison and recommendations
- Builds a service-oriented process with suppliers and customers
- Develops a procurement strategy for new product development projects and procures 1st article and prototype components
- Shortens product introduction cycle through managed involvement of selected suppliers
- Drives product development timelines to ensure calendar deliverables and dates are met
- Ensures the demand planning for products meet volume forecasts
- Mainta...