Responsibilities:

• Support NPD and early supplier involvement to enhance problem-solving abilities, reduce lead times, and optimize costs.
• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies aligning with corporate objectives for production, NPD, and R&D activities.
• Lead supplier contract negotiations, employing various negotiation styles to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address challenges and provide expertise in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Provide strategic guidance based on data analysis and trends to improve operational performance.
• Establish benchmarks and scorecards for supplier performance and cultivate long-term partnerships to drive productivity.
• Develop commodity strategies to reduce total cost of ownership and enhance customer service.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the business unit through project management and change initiatives.
• Build relationships across the organization and influence stakeholders, including suppliers and senior management.
• Analyze make versus buy decisions and identify opportunities for strategic sourcing and process improvement.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure material supply supports production volumes and business objectives.