Purchasing Manager - Automotive products - Hybrid

Strategic Sourcing Manager

This is a brand new role and critical role, focusing on sourcing and procurement support for product categories / projects. Location is North of Philadelphia, and relocation assistance is available.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will:

• play a critical role in the identification and development of supplier base in North America –including USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and Caribbean’s.
• be a dynamic, team leader with highest of recommendations from his direct reports and suppliers….looking to build his/her own team.
• work closely with New Product Development and Engineering in managing electronic, electro-mechanical and mechanical components from RFQ stage, business award, and prototype through serial production.
• experience high visibility and have the chance to be a part of the growing Global Supply Chain Team.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of Supplier Development / Procurement experience working in an Automotive (OEM/Tier1) or high-tech manufacturing industry.
• BS/BA in engineering, business or technical discipline. MBA is a plus.
• Extensive in-country experience sourcing products and components from best cost regions including USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and Caribbean’s.
• Ability to lead strategic sourcing, vendor development/management, RFX events, advanced sourcing, new product introduction, pricing and terms negotiations.
• Willingness to travel 25% - 50%.

Preferred experience (listed in priority):

• Managing the Category Mgt/Strategic Sourcing Process for assigned spend categories such as plastics, steel forgings, electronic assemblies. (Could also be listed by product lines such as chassis, body, engine etc.)
• Automotive experience (OEM or aftermarket) highly desired, but if the parts sourced seem similar in construction (machined metal parts, plastic parts, electronics, small appliances, etc.) OK
• Hands on experience sourcing from best-cost regions including USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and Caribbean’s.