Job Summary: 

• Identify and source materials and components within the assigned commodity, ensuring supplier diversity through comprehensive supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate cost and lead time as part of initial sourcing and annual planning.
• Evaluate bids and price terms against the total cost of ownership.
• Drive consignment and LTA agreements for assigned commodities.
• Present supplier evaluations and proposals to senior management.
• Evaluate suppliers across key metrics including but not limited to on-time delivery, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Manage supplier data with Parker systems and support planner buyer escalation
• Forecast material requirements from production specifications, operational schedules and engineering quality requirements.
• Follow escalation protocols, ensuring timely resolution of issues and continuity of business with customers.
• Develop standard/automated re-order procedures, a crisis management protocol, and supplier backup contingency programs.
• Benchmark and develop best practices among the Division's suppliers
• Maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.
• Ensure purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets.

Skills on Resume:

• Material Sourcing (Hard Skills)
• Cost Negotiation (Hard Skills)
• Bid Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Consignment Agreements (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Data Management (Hard Skills)
• Forecasting (Hard Skills)
• Crisis Management (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Reduce costs within annual targets and support month-end closing requirements.
• Evaluate forecasts and confirm monthly volumes with suppliers, collaborating with key stakeholders to proactively close any gaps identified.
• Report all metrics and cost savings to senior management.
• Resolve supplier delivery, pricing, and quality issues timely.
• Identify and evaluate multi-source opportunities within assigned commodities.
• Minimize freight/logistics/expedite costs, lead and develop a team of Buyers.
• Track and monitor market data within assigned commodities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement cost savings initiatives where appropriate.
• Create and maintain standardized work for areas of responsibility.
• Train and cross-train on key supply chain functions.
• Lead change point management related to material or component changes.
• Drive YOY cost reductions and maximization of supplier performance metrics on OTD, SRPPM, and WADPO
• Visualize commodity strategy and execute an action plan to achieve.
• Take necessary steps to ensure proper planning, procurement, and management of product

Skills on Resume:

• Cost Reduction (Hard Skills)
• Forecast Management (Hard Skills)
• Reporting (Hard Skills)
• Issue Resolution (Hard Skills)
• Multi-Source Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Logistics Management (Hard Skills)
• Market Data Tracking (Hard Skills)
• Team Leadership (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Responsible for all matters related to the cost of supply for assigned categories.
• Establish and implement strategies and lead procurement activities (sourcing events, negotiations, data analysis, projects, contract lifecycle management, etc.) 
• Optimize costs, working capital, and terms; and minimize financial and operational risk.
• Assure material flow of assigned categories into respective Gates sites.
• Responsible for supplier performance, capacity, and the development of poor-performing suppliers.
• Implement and maintain KPIs to monitor and improve the performance of the managed supply base.
• Conduct recurring business reviews with assigned suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers are compliant with Gates supply agreements and requirements.
• Build stakeholder alignment to support initiatives.
• Identify and develop suppliers to support new product development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Perform supplier audits and visits to ensure a deep understanding of business processes and the total supply chain.
• Coordinates communication to ensure response to internal customers
• Analyzes industry trends, current spending data and spending history to forecast industry direction, and future spending levels, and set performance goals

Skills on Resume:

• Cost Management (Hard Skills)
• Strategy Implementation (Hard Skills)
• Cost Optimization (Hard Skills)
• Material Flow (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Performance (Hard Skills)
• KPI Management (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Development (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Take on key responsibilities in the development and implementation of Ascend’s commodity strategy.
• Enhance supplier effectiveness by becoming the main communication point between the manufacturing sites and suppliers.
• Enhance organizational effectiveness by actively participating on the Spend Initiatives Team and leveraging experience to improve the company’s overall cost regarding commodities.
• Identify and implement key supplier metrics to monitor and measure supplier performance.
• Implement corrective actions to improve supplier performance
• Act as a primary communication point between the Commodity Team and the Operations Center.
• Ensure standards for ethical conduct are in place and are being adhered to.
• Conduct analysis and compile data for presentations
• Communicates corporate procurement strategy and develops global/national strategies within global freight forwarding
• Works with suppliers and cross-functional teams to establish opportunities that include diverse suppliers
• Examines complex supply chains to identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved service
• Demonstrated YOY PPV/ PPI saving within commodity responsibilities
• Work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to reduce the complexity within the supply chain
• Being a mentor, coach and guiding peers, and cross-functional team

Skills on Resume:

• Commodity Strategy (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Communication (Soft Skills)
• Cost Improvement (Hard Skills)
• Performance Metrics (Hard Skills)
• Corrective Actions (Hard Skills)
• Ethical Standards (Soft Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Cost Reduction (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Collaborate with the relevant Novanta Commodity Manager to analyze and manage the portfolio of all machine components and sub-assemblies
• Define a roadmap for business-level execution of the commodity strategy
• Identify savings and implement efficient sourcing strategies
• Drive cost-effectiveness throughout the Supply Chain through Low-Cost Country sourcing, supplier rationalization, Value Engineering, etc.
• Develop & execute negotiation strategies along with the buyers, and secure profitable deals
• Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency
• Cooperate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes
• Research and anticipate business condition shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking, support of proper Make or Buy decisions
• Track and report on all projects as they relate to productivity, NPI, and VAVE along with the supplier’s performance
• Able to estimate risks and apply risk-minimizing techniques
• Identify and collaborate with trustworthy vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Implement and Manage MSA/Kanban/VMI agreement
• Perform supplier segmentation and rationalize the supply base

Skills on Resume:

• Commodity Management (Hard Skills)
• Sourcing Strategy (Hard Skills)
• Cost Optimization (Hard Skills)
• Negotiation (Hard Skills)
• Efficiency Improvement (Hard Skills)
• Stakeholder Cooperation (Soft Skills)
• Risk Management (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Collaboration (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Provide Procurement support ensuring Procurement representation and participation in all issues related to assigned Professional Services categories
• Support the co-development of Category, supplier and negotiation strategies, and work plans, in conjunction with stakeholders and support execution of established timelines
• Support the identification, research, and evaluation of Professional Service providers that meet the organization's standards of quality, value, timing, service, and reliability of supply
• Interact with suppliers and internal "customers" to identify, implement, and realize optimal value and performance
• Support the execution and management of Procurement processes for designated Categories to reduce total cost of ownership for goods & services while ensuring uninterrupted supply
• Facilitate Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) efforts including strategic segmentation and supplier rationalization
• Ensure supplier qualification efforts including diversity initiatives
• Manage and enhance supplier performance through the establishment of KPIs/SLAs (contract content) and effective supplier and stakeholder interaction
• Manage supplier scorecard KPIs to align with expected targets as they relate to quality, delivery, cost, and inventory strategies
• Executed QBRs in concert with corporate Novanta supply sourcing strategies
• Conduct professional and effective RFQ rounds, analyze responses, and drive the negotiation process
• Perform Should-Cost Reviews to reduce total product costs without compromising scope or capabilities
• Facilitate effective & efficient supplier qualification processes

Skills on Resume: 

• Procurement Support (Hard Skills)
• Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Value Optimization (Hard Skills)
• Process Management (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Relationship Management (Hard Skills)
• Performance Management (Hard Skills)
• Cost Review (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develop and implement commodity strategies to ensure long-term agreements and cost reductions
• Prepares and conducts price negotiations with global & local suppliers to deliver the relevant savings for each category
• Negotiates complex contracts based on procurement-relevant Purchase Agreements e.g. MPAs (Master Purchase Agreements, LTAs Long Term Agreements), Tooling contracts
• Leads classic & advanced negotiations with external partners (e.g. e-Auction, e-bidding)
• Provides reliable and precise cost calculations/comparisons behind supplier offers (ToCO)
• Supports Supplier Management Process (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification)
• Contribute to the implementation and ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes & systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance (e.g. compliant Purchase-to-Pay process, Procurement Guidelines, IT systems
• Cooperation and strategy alignment with the global Siemens Energy Commodity Manager
• Provides a detailed global and local analysis of designated commodities
• Ensures close cooperation with internal customers such as Engineering, R&D, Production, Quality, etc.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Perform Risk Mitigation and Contingency Planning
• Conduct relevant spending and cost structure analysis as well as market research
• Drive KPI performance improvement with the suppliers

Skills on Resume: 

• Commodity Strategy (Hard Skills)
• Price Negotiation (Hard Skills)
• Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)
• Negotiation Techniques (Hard Skills)
• Cost Calculation (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Management (Hard Skills)
• Process Implementation (Hard Skills)
• Risk Mitigation (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develops, organizes, and implements sourcing strategies to reduce total cost, ensure security of supply, and increase operational efficiency
• Select and qualificate of suppliers including capability audits.
• Negotiate contracts, NDAs, and MOUs while owning supplier relationship development.
• Ongoing performance management of suppliers within the commodity
• Achieve operational and procurement metrics such as savings (PPV, VAVE), delivery (OTD & Past due), quality (PPM), lead-time, MOQ, payment terms, and innovation.
• Facilitate early engagement and collaboration with Tek Engineering to understand technical needs
• Contribute to roadmap creation and enable alignment of requirements with supplier capabilities.
• Use lean tools to drive business results with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Lead workshops and kaizens within an operations environment.
• Identify and mitigate internal and external risks to the commodity including development of business continuity plans with high-risk suppliers.
• Identify, develop and improve new product possibilities and solutions in cooperation with R&D and Product Management
• Develops and implements commodity strategies in line with Product Development and manufacturing initiatives
• Improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce the total cost of mechanical and cable components

Skills on Resume: 

• Sourcing Strategy (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Qualification (Hard Skills)
• Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Performance (Hard Skills)
• Metric Achievement (Hard Skills)
• Technical Collaboration (Hard Skills)
• Lean Tools (Hard Skills)
• Risk Mitigation (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develop and implement Regional Commodity Strategy, as well as develop and monitor the successful progress and outcomes of key indicators.
• Develop and coordinate commodity activities at regional and global levels, taking into account the requirements of interface partners (e.g. Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Travel, HR, IT, Marketing, Connect & Development, etc.) for maximum effect.
• Develop and control regional commodity key figures, in particular, price development
• Initiate performance improvement activities to enhance outcomes and coordinate and oversee change measures
• Plan, coordinate, and implement bundling activities, and price and contract negotiations including escalation management and delivering procurement savings.
• Lead supplier selection in cooperation with cross-functional teams in development projects that result in productive outcomes.
• Responsible for effectively integrating new suppliers into projects.
• Initiate RFP/RFQ for all segments, negotiation and re-negotiation of price quotes.
• Negotiates and maintains contracts in collaboration with key stakeholders and in-house counsel
• Work closely with the Director of Indirect Materials in the execution of contracts.
• Document, implement, and follow-up business reviews, risk management, and supplier evaluations including action plans.
• Plan, participate in supplier audits, and prepare and deliver presentations to other departments and internal customers
• Ensure effective delivery of Strategic Purchasing services and information to key users.

Skills on Resume: 

• Commodity Strategy (Hard Skills)
• Regional Coordination (Hard Skills)
• Key Figure Control (Hard Skills)
• Performance Improvement (Hard Skills)
• Negotiation (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Integration (Hard Skills)
• Contract Management (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Evaluation (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Supports commodity strategy creation, company alignment and execution
• Value management and clean sheet sourcing to generate and implement cost savings
• Design, implement and train the organization on supply chain processes
• Initiate RFQs for new product projects or engineering projects and award business per strategy
• Supply on-time delivery, quality, and approval metrics
• Support related cross-functional supply chain activities
• Experience identifying, evaluating and developing suppliers
• Special projects/ Adhoc management requests
• Support buyers and planners for inventory reductions and continuous supply of material
• Develop strategies for selected suppliers and create, and implement 
• Monitor supplier strategy execution ensuring supplier performance, including key figure monitoring, measures development and escalation management.
• Undertakes spend analysis, supplier assessment and supplier
• Builds should cost models to validate commodity pricing strategies and to understand cost drivers.

Skills on Resume:

• Commodity Strategy (Hard Skills)
• Value Management (Hard Skills)
• Process Design (Hard Skills)
• RFQ Management (Hard Skills)
• Delivery Metrics (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Development (Hard Skills)
• Adhoc Management (Soft Skills)
• Cost Modeling (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Consult on specialized inspection and certifications budgeting, strategic planning, and high-level communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with other inspection service providers (NAVFAC Echelon III and IV Commands) in support of Installations within NAVFAC.
• Provide training and review of Enterprise Apps, Adhoc Reporting tools, and SOPs with PWD
• Develop business strategies and program improvements with OPS/PWO/PWD and Leadership for the delivery of products and services.
• Conduct analyses, and management advisory functions which include the management improvement program, studies of systems and procedures
• Manpower and equipment utilization, performance of feasibility studies, and analysis of projects
• Facilitate resourcing by budget and execution plans.
• Projects future manpower requirements for each commodity based on workload projections, current work execution strategies, and anticipated funding levels.
• Provide technical assistance to study, analyze, and resolve diverse engineering problems.
• Interact closely with Commercial System’s plants, to meet customer requirements and to identify areas of cost down and BVC sourcing
• Manage all supplier relationships within assigned commodities, including globally with BVC suppliers
• Manage individual commodities/commodities.
• Direct material sourcing, collaborating with Commercial System’s other Sourcing team members
• Meet business and individual objectives, including significant material cost downs, payment terms improvement and Best Value Country sourcing objectives, as well as others.

Skills on Resume:

• Consulting (Soft Skills)
• Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Training Development (Hard Skills)
• Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
• Analytical Functions (Hard Skills)
• Resource Planning (Hard Skills)
• Technical Assistance (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Oversees complex strategic sourcing projects, defined as primary projects of substantial monetary value, with significant stakeholder interface
• Develops formal supplier agreements and contractsLeads complex team negotiations with potential partners.
• Interfacing with Engineering/Technology teams to manage the supplier selection of 3D printing and advanced manufacturing suppliers.
• Acts as the liaison between suppliers and BH on strategic sourcing matters 
• Researches and leads in selecting potential sources of materials and/or services for spend categories in alignment with the overall Category strategy.
• Manage supplier development/relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service, and price performance standards of the company.
• Develop negotiation strategies and drive negotiations to achieve stated goals and objectives.
• Collaborate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses, and geographies to realize goals and objectives.
• Draft, negotiate and obtain agreement to commercial contracts ensuring that operational and commercial risks to business are fully understood and minimized.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, both legal and commercial (including value delivery).
• Resolve contractual and supplier disputes where they occur, protecting the interests of the business at all times and engaging legal Business Partners
• Support Commercial System’s Director of Global Sourcing and Sourcing Manager

Skills on Resume:

• Strategic Sourcing (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Agreements (Hard Skills)
• Negotiation Leadership (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Selection (Hard Skills)
• Stakeholder Liaison (Soft Skills)
• Category Research (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Development (Hard Skills)
• Contract Compliance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for commodities.
• Source new suppliers, and build and develop supplier relationships.
• Execute company and supply chain KPI’s and achieve established goals
• Perform Make vs. Buy Analysis, send out RFQs to prospective suppliers, and negotiate purchase orders and terms.
• Develop and implement a supplier risk assessment process.
• Maintain and update supplier scorecards.
• Ensure supplier adherence to purchase order agreements, support and negotiate supplier chargebacks.
• Implement long-term material forecasts to aid in price negotiations.
• Manage and oversee raw material price indexing (Specific Commodity: Plastic Resin)
• Monitor market pricing trends, ensure overall supplier performance, and supply assessment and new supplier approvals.
• Lead and support cost reduction activities.
• Basic understanding of OEM material specifications and qualification processes.
• Support and manage the procurement of indirect material

Skills on Resume:

• Procurement Strategy (Hard Skills)  
• Supplier Development (Hard Skills)  
• KPI Achievement (Hard Skills)  
• Make vs. Buy Analysis (Hard Skills)  
• Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)  
• Supplier Scorecards (Hard Skills)  
• Price Negotiation (Hard Skills)  
• Cost Reduction (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develop Semiconductor commodity business and manage key supplier commodities by technology
• Collaborate with internal marketing stakeholders to develop strategies for growing sales/market share with suppliers
• Negotiate with key decision makers in assigned suppliers to gain a competitive advantage for Arrow to help sales opportunities with strong product/market knowledge
• Work with the sales team to identify specific market segments and customers to grow commodity products technology with the goal being to grow NSB and customer base.
• Conduct stakeholder management with key constituents in other departments to enable the implementation of strategies.
• Set up pricing strategy & guide inventory planning based on market knowledge & customer forecast in assigned technology/product lines
• Business travel within APAC(China Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore, etc.) based on requirements
• Performs supplier negotiations and determines the most competitive total cost solutions.
• Development and execution of initiatives relating to business continuous improvement projects
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risk.
• Escalation point to remediate major supply chain issues impacting business operations.
• Negotiate and manage value-added supply contracts within the commodity portfolio.
• Achieve cost reduction targets and improve the Company profitability via negotiations, value analysis activities

Skills on Resume:

• Commodity Management (Hard Skills)  
• Strategy Development (Hard Skills)  
• Supplier Negotiation (Hard Skills)  
• Market Segmentation (Hard Skills)  
• Stakeholder Management (Soft Skills)  
• Pricing Strategy (Hard Skills)  
• Risk Management (Hard Skills)  
• Continuous Improvement (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Responsible for ensuring the availability and quality of materials supplied for the SIMS factory.
• Acquires and maintains a technical understanding of products purchased.
• Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities.
• Obtains materials, components, equipment, and services.
• Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate.
• Monitors the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure the best quality at the best value.
• May recommend cost-saving proposals including make vs. buy analysis, alternative sourcing and vendor evaluation criteria.
• Responsibilities include proactive supplier management, supplier enabling and collaboration, excursion management, shortage resolution, and stakeholder communications.
• Responsible for converting manufacturing and business requirements into actionable strategies and tactics to ensure a healthy supply to SIMS.
• Executes contractual requirements as well as meets with suppliers to discuss performance, cost opportunities, and future operational strategies.
• Participates in the development and improvement of systems and tools to drive efficiencies across the organization.
• Works with cross-organizational teams to solve problems and drive supply chain solutions.
• Conduct commodity category and industry analyses to identify opportunities
• Track and forecast key cost drivers that have an impact on business conditions

Skills on Resume:

• Material Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)  
• Technical Understanding (Hard Skills)  
• Cost Analysis (Hard Skills)  
• Supply Acquisition (Hard Skills)  
• Supplier Development (Hard Skills)  
• Subcontract Management (Hard Skills)  
• Supplier Management (Hard Skills)  
• Supply Chain Solutions (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Serves as an escalation point for resolving major supply issues within their assigned commodity or commodities.
• Organize team workload and priorities as applicable.
• Develop and maintain supply strategy for assigned commodities aligned to business and supply chain requirements based on analysis of available data.
• Able to generate significant cost reduction through coordination with internal stakeholders (engineering, planning, materials).
• Act as a focal point and subject matter expert in the global market for assigned commodities.
• Achieves high quality and productivity standards by adhering to standard work.
• Demonstrate competence, proactivity, and leadership in implementing procurement best practices (e.g. 5S, PFEP, POH, KPI, SRM, etc.) in the context of Dover processes and the Oracle ERP system.
• Define and establish preferred suppliers within specified spending categories
• Achieve company cost reduction goals and facilitate the identification of cost reduction opportunities globally
• Support New Product Development by making strategic sourcing decisions
• Prepare and send RFQ/RFIs for commodity projects
• Obtain quotes, examine bids, grant awards, and contracts
• Lead contract negotiations and the development of commercial agreements

Skills on Resume:

• Escalation Management (Hard Skills)
• Team Organization (Soft Skills)
• Supply Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
• Cost Reduction (Hard Skills)
• Subject Matter Expertise (Hard Skills)
• Quality and Productivity (Hard Skills)
• Procurement Best Practices (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Selection (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Partner with strategic suppliers and R&D to identify key technologies and materials to enhance innovation and create competitive advantages
• Assume a leadership role in developing strong supplier relationships
• Partner with internal customers to assist in the utilization of sourcing best practices including supplier selection
• Contract negotiation and enforcement with an end goal of increasing spend under management
• Communicate, coordinate, and lead product changes effectively
• Create and execute short-term and long-term commodity strategies that align with company goals
• Reduce costs and meet company financial and operational expectations, while managing risk and supplier relationships
• Lead change management efforts for legacy portfolio materials.
• Establish the local sourcing procedure aligned with the global sourcing process, improve the mechanism running
• Setup the local sourcing organization and communication channel, make the budget
• Optimize the supply panel, integrate the group purchasing value to leverage the purchasing price, and build a long-term procurement strategy
• Manage source and purchase key materials, create supply agreements with suppliers
• Assist product development, support new project launches, and secure cost down the target
• Evaluate potential or qualified suppliers' offer, establish China Purchasing Benchmark
• Participate in project implementations, new product introductions, re-sourcing projects, etc. 

Skills on Resume:

• Supplier Partnership (Hard Skills)  
• Leadership (Soft Skills)  
• Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)  
• Change Management (Soft Skills)  
• Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)  
• Cost Management (Hard Skills)  
• Sourcing Best Practices (Hard Skills)  
• Product Development Support (Hard Skills)