Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for managing assigned commodities across the procurement/material planning functions. Areas of responsibility include: (1) Development of global commodity plans relating to market/trend analysis, source identification/selection, total cost reductions, supplier performance criteria, cost model structures, and supplier quality. (2) Development of material planning/optimization activities relating to supplier delivery performance, inventory turns/lead-time improvement, inventory obsolescence, engineering change management, and cycle count management. (3) Administration of procurement policies/procedures and leadership activities necessary for optimal performance.

Essential Functions:

· Travel up to 50% - including both domestic and international travel.

· Develops detailed global commodity plans that focus on market analysis, cost, quality, delivery, new product development/technology, and overall supplier service level.

· Identifies, conducts assessments, and secures best in class sources globally.

· Drives continuous improvement activity with the supply base to support department and company objectives.

· Manages/Optimizes suppler delivery performance, supplier lead time, inventory turns, engineering changes, new product development, and obsolescence.

· Develops cost models to ensure industry competitiveness and identify opportunities based on appropriate cost drivers.

· Oversees the purchasing and/or contracting for materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the operation of the Company. Confers with requesting parties when specific sources are requested added or changed.

· Establishes and maintains purchasing practices, contracts, assessments and policies to insure honest, fair, and ethical relationships with our vendors. Keeps informed on legal matters that affect purchasing policies.

· Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.

· Keeps abreast of materials and markets and materials pricing trends that affect Company products.

· Provide direction for evaluating, implementing and maintaining systems to optimize the procurement and maintenance of all product materials.

· Provide leadership in supplier negotiation sessions including articulating clear negotiation strategies.

· Responsible for the supervision, motivation and development of subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth.

· Accountable for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in assigned area. Responsible for design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including a self-assessment and report to management.

· Accountable for developing and monitoring processes and practices necessary for legal and ethical compliance in assigned area.

· Work safely and without injury.

· Responsible for prompt and regular attendance as scheduled.

· Performs other various duties as may be assigned.

• Competencies:
• Financial Management and Acumen to support budget and cost targets
• Technical Capacity to support engineering and operational requests
• Strategic Thinking to support changing business needs proactively
• Ethical Conduct of all activities
• Communication Proficiency both within and outside the organization
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

Supervisory Responsibility:

May have responsibility for subordinates in Warn Automotive Supply chain and Distribution, including Temporary Staff. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, development, and evaluation of team.

Availability Requirements:

Due to the nature and scope of the essential functions of this position, the importance of personal interactions with coworkers and employees, and the availability of job-related tools, equipment and resources at work, performance of the essential functions requires regular, consistent availability, accessibility, and presence on-site and after-hours.

Must be willing to travel up to 50% - including both domestic and international travel.

Education and/or Experience:

A manufacturing operations centered four year university degree and three to five years of supply chain management experience is required. MBA and experience in international materials management and international procurement will be a plus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of JDE or related business systems software; thorough understanding of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite is required. Excel mastery is expected.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

· High degree of judgment in matters related to purchasing, materials, manufacturing, and industrial engineering.

· Strong oral and written communication skills commensurate with the job tasks and position necessary to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external customers while providing exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service. Ability to present information in a manner designed to educate or inform other team members and customers in one-on-one or group interactions as directed.

· Ability to review, comprehend, interpret, process and evaluate effectively written work instructions and procedures written in English in conjunction with the performance of the essential functions and other assigned job duties.

· Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills including ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a calm, rational and respectful demeanor and communication style in times of stress occasioned by work demands, tight timelines, heavy production expectations, unexpected quality control issues, and other work-related issues or concerns that may cause a heightened level of anxiety, frustration, anger, disappointment, confusion, etc.

· Enthusiastic adoption and consistent demonstration of Warn Automotives’ Core Values: Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit, Winning Through Customer Focused Innovation, Respects & Values People, Expectations for Results, High Ethical Standards, Openness and Trust.

· Strong technical, trouble-shooting, problem solving, research, organizational and analytical skills, combined with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet established deadlines. Ability to multitask is also essential while remaining flexible with changing priorities and deadlines.

· Well-reasoned decision making with a high attention to detail regarding organization, planning, work flow, and project prioritization to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.

· Highly ethical, self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and/or with limited direction, as well as cooperatively in a team environment, while consistently demonstrating collaborative, respectful and productive work habits.

· Maintain professional and respectful communication style to ensure reactions and responses to both emergency and non-emergency situations serve as an example to others of appropriate workplace communications.

· Strong negotiating skills to review market conditions and compare to proposals, quotes, or current pricing to establish best cost position possible for the company.

· Provide intellectually sound and well-reasoned answers, recommendations and solutions to identified business problems, issues and/or questions. Efficiently and quickly analyze, process, manipulate, and accurately record extensive amounts of data (some of which is technical in nature) and other information that serves as the basis for this position.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Receive, understand, evaluate and appropriately respond to communications from employees, members of management, customers, vendors, and visitors using available technology, in person and in a public setting when necessary.

· Work for extended periods of time in a stationary position daily while operating a computer and other tools and equipment in conjunction with completing required job tasks.

· Use a personal computer or other technology devices frequently and consistently for the purpose of reviewing, analyzing, creating, transmitting, and presenting documents, data and other business-related information.

· Lift, transport and/or move up to 20 pounds of weight occasionally in the performance of regular duties. Occasional bending, stooping, walking up and down stairs, standing on a step stool and kneeling may be required.

Environment/Atmospheric Conditions:

The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. This position’s job duties are performed generally in a shop or warehouse type environment. Team members in this position may be exposed to loud noises from operating machinery, cold temperatures, chemicals and vapors, and possibly injury associated with work involving manufactured parts, assembly and heavy machinery. The team member may also occasionally be required to work in an office environment with traditional office lighting and office furniture, as well as consistent and frequent noise, interruptions and other similar distractions.

Machines, Tools Equipment, Software:

In addition to the machines, tools, equipment, and software required as described in the job description for their primary function, this position requires use of phone, personal computer, fax machine, copy machine, other office equipment, and Microsoft Office.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97222: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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