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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management, with a strong focus on cost reduction, supplier performance, and risk management in the Iron Castings domain. Proficient in utilizing advanced methodologies and tools to support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementCost AnalysisIron Casting Manufacturing ProcessesSAP/ERP Systems
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Hard Skills
Cost AnalysisShould-CostingVA/VETCO MethodologyIron Casting Manufacturing ProcessesMachiningMetallurgyAPQPPPAPPFMEA
Soft Skills
NegotiationLeadershipContinuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
SAPERP SystemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Production EngineeringBachelor's Degree in MetallurgyMBA Preferred
Industry Keywords
Iron CastingsCommercial Vehicle ComponentsOff-Highway ComponentsSupplier LocalizationDual-Sourcing ProgramsSupplier PerformanceBusiness ContinuityQuality ImprovementCost ReductionDelivery Improvement
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Iron Castings
- Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, tooling, logistics, and contracts
- Achieve annual cost reduction targets through strategic sourcing initiatives
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers
- Drive supplier localization and dual-sourcing programs
- Manage supplier performance, capability development, and business continuity
- Support new product development and engineering change activities
- Monitor supplier financial health, capacity, and operational risks
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, cost, and delivery
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field
- 10–12 years of experience in Purchasing/Strategic Sourcing
- Experience sourcing castings for Commercial Vehicle and Off-Highway components such as Calipers, Crankcases, Axle Housings, Differential Housings, Wheel Hubs, Transmission Housings, and Transaxles
- Strong knowledge of Iron Casting manufacturing processes, machining, and metallurgy
- Expertise in cost analysis, should-costing, VA/VE, and TCO methodology
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements
- Proficient in SAP/ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- MBA preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Extensive training programs
- Career development opportunities and a clear path for advancement
- Opportunities to work on international projects and collaborate with teams worldwide
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- Flexible work arrangements
- Supportive work-life balance
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Dynamic and innovative work environment
- Sustainability-focused workplace