Global Commodity Manager - Wire Harnesses

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The Global Commodity Manager - Wire Harnesses is responsible for the strategic management of assigned commodities and products worldwide by working with cross-functional teams and owning the supplier process and the supplier performance. This role also manages the creation and execution of sourcing strategies that produce tangible value through the implementation of process and projects that yield a reduced total cost of material acquisition, revenue and gross margin improvement, supply base alignment, enhanced product quality, and overall reduction of risk.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Identify and deliver material cost productivity to the cost of goods sold leveraging continuous improvement methodologies
* Define and communicate commodity and supplier strategies
* Manage supplier expectations and performance, driving corrective action and improvements as prescribed using data analytics
* Develop, negotiate, and execute agreement with suppliers
* Champion supplier development and quarterly business reviews.
* Ensure that all procurement is in compliance with all applicable regulations and laws related to procurement practices and in accordance with standard practices.
* Lead RFQ bid package process for wire assemblies that includes creating packages, supporting engineering/technical questions, analyzing results, and awarding business
* Evaluate current and new suppliers to develop and improve service levels in search of continuous improvements regarding total cost and efficiency.
* Negotiate Master Supply Agreements to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure and focus on obtainment of high inventory turns.
* Optimize the supply chain of goods and services from our suppliers through to our customers by  focusing on lead time reduction.
* Participate and/or lead cross-functional teams related to quality, price, inventories and availability of materials.
* Report on supplier and commodity market analysis by monitoring trends.
* Participate in Supplier quality audits for conformance to corporate requirements.
* Review and implement corrective actions with suppliers based on scorecard data
* Perform other duties as assigned.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
* 5 – 7 years’ experience in Supplier Quality or Management
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** MBA preferred
* Previous experience with continuous improvement, Six Sigma Concepts and methodologies;
* Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP
** Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
*** Demonstrated skills in cost reduction and bidding techniques to maximize value;
* Experience with directed buy models within the contract manufacturing sourcing model
* Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers including tier II and tier III suppliers to maximize savings opportunities
* Thorough knowledge of…