Purchasing Leader
Job Description:
- Build supplier relationships, create supplier accountability.
- Target low performing suppliers (OTD, responsiveness) and develop RCA / performance improvement plans.
- Drive delivery strategy and execution at assigned suppliers (VMI or direct shipments)
- Identify and resolve input material risks through raw material reviews with assigned suppliers (eg: Electronic component risks for PCBA suppliers)
- Apply early risk identification techniques to deliveries.
- Coordinate with functional experts to resolve those problems before impact to internal customers.
- Regular on-site supplier visits
- Identify capacity risks at suppliers and coordinate mitigation with BV (GE partner) and collaborate with suppliers to execute capacity plans.
- Solve logistics problems to ensure successful delivery outcomes for our customers.
- Communicate timely, articulately, and effectively across key stakeholders at multiple levels of leadership.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED)
- Significant experience in Sourcing, Supplier Management or Supply Chain Manufacturing or Operations
- Fluent English and French language skills
Benefits:
- No relocation assistance provided