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- Conducts complex analysis of markets, supply chains, and supply base; applies analysis to sourcing process improvement initiatives. Identifies qualified suppliers and executes sound source selection processes. Has regular interface with suppliers within area of responsibility and maintains the supplier relationship.
- Understands how key purchasing principles are used toward assuring supply.
- Sources specialized items and executes complex sourcing strategies in accordance with agreed upon sourcing strategy / plans at the optimum cost, quality and relationship.
- Independently carries out sourcing activities with full consideration for the impact of those activities on the end-to-end supply chain.
- Executes sourcing tactics of varying complexity in accordance with established category/commodity strategies reflecting the optimum cost, quality, delivery.
- Participates in sourcing and category commodity strategy formulation.
- Analyzes complex sourcing and purchasing initiatives and processes in support of the delivery of cost effective and high quality goods and services.
- Prepares and presents to senior purchasing/sourcing leadership recommendations of improvement opportunities and alternative courses of action.
- Ensures consistent application of sourcing procedures and processes.
- Supports purchasing/sourcing management in activities such as price benchmarking, vendor management, industry and market analysis, process analysis, and model building.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with suppliers to the benefit of both parties.
- Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Business insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
- Negotiations Excellence - Utilizes tools and methods in negotiations to achieve Cummins stakeholder objectives and achieve a mutually agreed upon all contract terms between all parties.
- Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
- Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
- Purchasing Ethics - Avoids supplier engagement that may compromise supplier sourcing, selection, and management processes and seeks counsel to ensure compliance.
- Category Strategy Development - Establishes category strategy using Total Value Performance approach to define the Supply Base and Technology Strategy to meet all current and future Cummins' needs; manages risk and inclusion of diverse suppliers.
- Sourcing - Utilizes the purchasing functional system to support the Request For Quote process and establish a Total Cost of Ownership comparison of suppliers based on the category strategy and define the supplier that is most likely to meet Cummins and customer's needs.
- Purchasing Policies, Procedures, Tools - Complies with purchasing policies and procedures and complies with them in daily work; leverages tools to conduct procurement initiatives; assesses documents for clarification and seeks guidance for clarification of the information needed.
- Supplier Contract Development - Creates contracts to cover commercial and legal relationship between Cummins and supplier; incorporates commercial requirements and laws of regions, drive consensus amongst stakeholders and develops a mutually agreed and legally approved contract created using a Direct Supplier Supply Agreement (DSA) and the C-Review Process and Negotiations Excellence skill.
- Intermediate level of related work experience required
- Networks with Corporate purchasing categories and teams for alignment on supplier and emerging trends.
- Serves as a source of information surrounding the category and its subsequent market knowledge.
- Collaborates with a wide variety of stakeholders to best make sourcing decisions surrounding supplier selection and strategy but also evaluates market and supply dynamics and trends.
Sr. Sourcing Specialist - Troy, United States - Cummins
Description
Sr. Sourcing Specialist | Manufactured Materials
Description
We are looking for a talented Senior Sourcing Specialist to join our #Accelera by Cummins business unit located in
Rochester Hills,
Michigan.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Education, Licenses, Certifications
College, university, or equivalent degree in field appropriate for the function required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience
Base salary range: 86, ,600
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropri ate.
Job PURCHASING
Primary Location United States-Michigan-Rochester Hills-US, MI, Troy, 2135 West Maple Road
Job Type Experienced - Exempt / Office
Recruitment Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Job Posting Apr 12, 2024, 8:09:26 PM
Unposting Date Ongoing
Organization Accelera Business
Role Category Hybrid - Potential for Partial Remote
Relocation Package Ineligible
Req ID: 240002S6