Purchasing Value Optimization Specialist

The Commodity Value Optimization Specialist job responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage Full Value Optimization responsibilities for assigned Direct Material Commodity areas within Serial Life
• Coordination responsibility for any cost impact as a result of Purchasing Performance or Powertrain specific reduction or over-recovery
• Ownership of assigned commodity supplier value optimization across full NA scope
• Close coordination with ongoing Program actions to drive efficiencies and optimization of Serial Life production
• Advanced understanding of supplier input into cost reduction activities
• Working knowledge of program critical parameters into supplier selection process and management

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 8 years of experience in related field
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Must be well organized, self-motivated, capable of managing conflict, and resourceful when managing complex assignments
• Must be comfortable and excel in a fast-paced environment
• Results oriented and ability to lead cross-functional and global teams in issue resolution
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically
• Strong communication skills required; must be comfortable interfacing with all levels of management
• Customer focus and Strong knowledge of business processes across group purchasing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Engineering Degree and/or Experience
• Prior Value Optimization (VO) Experience