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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategy development and execution, with a focus on cost reduction, supplier management, and data analytics. Proficient in utilizing performance data to enhance supplier quality and operational efficiency within the automotive or manufacturing sectors.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Procurement Strategy DevelopmentData Analytics SkillsSupplier ManagementCPSM CertificationAutomotive Industry Experience
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Sourcing ExperienceCost Reduction StrategiesCommodity Market AnalysisNegotiation SkillsSupplier Performance Improvement
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsLeadership Skills
Tools & Technologies
MS Office ApplicationsSupplier Performance Data Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CPSM CertificationCPIM CertificationSCOR-P Certification
Industry Keywords
Automotive IndustryManufacturing IndustrySupply Chain ManagementExport Control Regulations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define and implement procurement strategy for the Castings Commodity to achieve supply and financial objectives
- Monitor commodity markets affecting cost and supply and refine commodity strategies
- Execute fact-based negotiations to drive best total cost and ensure continuous supply
- Communicate commodity strategies and trends to leadership and stakeholders
- Provide periodic overviews of commodity strategy effectiveness
- Manage commodity pricing in alignment with market conditions and commodity input costs
- Drive year-over-year cost reductions with assigned suppliers
- Identify, onboard, and develop suppliers aligned with strategic sourcing objectives
- Use supplier performance data and tools to improve quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement
- Conduct supplier reviews, benchmark performance, and develop corrective action plans
- Support plant and distribution center teams in serving end customers and ensuring efficient, profitable operations
- Engage Supplier Quality Management to achieve 50 PPM quality levels
- Complete supply-base risk assessments through formal tools, audits, analysis, and on-site interactions
- Identify and implement countermeasures to mitigate supply-base risks
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 5–7 years of professional-level sourcing experience
- Strong data analytics skills
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Advanced English level
- Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry
- Institute for Supply Management (ISM) – CPSM Certification (preferred)
- Association for Supply Chain Management (formerly APICS) – CPIM or SCOR-P Certification (preferred)
- Applicants for U.S. employment opportunities may be required to meet U.S. export control regulations
- Applicants in other countries must meet comparable export control requirements of that country and the United States
Benefits
Comp & perks- Rewarding and professional environment
- Opportunities to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities
- Equal employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics