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Strategic category management with the purpose of developing and maintaining a professional and efficient supplier base with a focus on total cost in North American region
Together with the team members manage the sourcing and cost development of the North American component portfolio with a focus on total cost
Performing and supporting Group RFQs
Enhance supplier base agreement coverage with terms and conditions
Drive performance to meet Sourcing Category targets by monitoring and reporting out critical supplier KPI's and take appropriate actions to reward / penalize as needed
Establish the US Sourcing Area strategy – aligned with global one and lead the implementation of the strategy for each sourcing category
Responsible for the region's supply base capability and supplier roadmap. New supplier introduction, develop suppliers, and supplier phase out
Support tactical sourcing with escalations for delivery, price, and quality
Act as accountable team representative between sites and the Category team
Monitor market and technology trends and if required act upon them
Initiating and Leading Group RFQs. Decide about awarding business to suppliers in Group RFQs and transfer business between suppliers
Lead towards KPI targets
Lead the strategic work
Decide about phasing out suppliers. Decide about moving suppliers between the different levels in the pyramid. To award supplier preferred status requires approval from the Sourcing Director
Requirements
Degree level or equivalent education, relevant background/working experience
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Supply Chain knowledge especially in mechanics and basics in electronics
Supplier Relationship Management
Agreements knowledge
Agreements creation and legal aspects knowledge
Financial knowledge in Sourcing (TCO understanding)