• Supplier Performance
• Monitors PQDC metrics for the procurement organization and manages the associated internal and external actions required to improve performance
• Manages Supplier Corrective Actions (SCARs) and facilitates internal root cause efforts that may impact supplier performance
• Negotiates purchase price, payment terms and lead time focused on market research, purchase price history and other cost and cash impact factors
• Investigates and implements corrective actions for delivery related issues
• Facilitates ongoing Supplier Performance Commercial Reviews with cross-functional Teams focused on the business’ KPI’s
• Effectively collaborates with Supply Partners to deliver the best supply solution for Clemco and mutually beneficial results for the Supply Partners
• Manages the associated actions with responsible parties within the organization and with Suppliers

• Strategic Sourcing
• Manages the maintenance of the Supplier Scorecard, associated KPI’s and Strategic Sourcing Projects for the business
• Executes Sourcing Events based on the effective Categorization and Segmentation of the Supply Base and the overall impact to the business
• Develops long-term contracts where all commercial terms are clearly outlined and expectations of Suppliers and Clemco are clearly understood
• Pricing and payment terms
• Necessary stocking arrangements with detailed parts liability
• Quality and Delivery expectations
• Freight terms
• Order execution details
• Product development support
• Other commercial and legal requirements
• Management Review
• Responsible for preparing and presenting the Sourcing Review to the Executive Management Team
• Overall Supplier performance
• Key market impacts on supply
• Inventory investment
• Sourcing Project Funnel and individual project review
• Annual savings projections for the Business and impact on budget

• New Product Development
• Provide Supply Chain support for New Product Development initiatives
• Complete the appropriate evaluation for supply partners and the associated products to foster successful product launch
• Negotiate pricing and other commercial terms to ensure the long-term success of new products

• Tactical Purchasing Support
• Supports the Procurement Organization with systemic Supplier performance-related issues
• Supports tactical purchasing activities (purchase order entry, confirmations, expedites) when necessary
• Fosters a culture where continuous improvement is in the forefront of everyone’s mind
• Mentors and trains other staff on root cause analysis and the associated waste eliminating activities

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Management, Economics or Engineering
• Preferred Certifications: APICS CPIM or CSCP
• Experience:
• 5 years working in a manufacturing environment
• 3 years working in purchasing and supply management
• Proven results managing supplier performance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required
• Practice applied mathematics in collecting and quantifying data to make informed decisions for the business
• Effective presentation of data (pareto charts and other visual graphs) to present recommendations
• Ability to learn manufacturing processes, material manipulation methods and other key supply-related factors
• Ability to effectively organize and operate in a high-paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization