Duties & Responsibilities:
Participate as a materials team member in new process and product development.Support supply base / commodity strategies consistent with business initiatives and SRM ideology. (Supplier relationship Management).Engage and support site procurement teams to identify part supply constraints that may impact production schedule and create mitigation plans.Complete supplier and cost/benefit analysis in order to support selecting the best supplier and optimum supply chain.Create cost models for key commodity areas of responsibility. Support senior strategic commodity management team to negotiate price and contract agreements. Ensure key contractual reductions are realized.Implement and support tailored development plans for strategic supplier and potential suppliers.Continually optimizing supply chain in respect to price, inventory, continuity of supply (COS), term and conditions.Ensure ...