We are seeking for a Strategic Sourcing Lead who coordinates NPI activities, bridging the communication between product engineers/ requestors and the rest of stakeholders to process material sourcing needs with the best cost-benefit, on time, and according to the procurement policy.

What we offer:

What We Offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: [https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer>

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Tasks and Qualifications:

This is What You Will do in This Role:

• Execute and follow up projects to quote new materials or upgrades
• Technical analysis and cataloguing NPI process entries (materials for new launches, new part numbers, engineering change orders)
• Coordinate RFQ process for NPI process entries, including RFQ execution thru an electronic bidding tool when needed
• Kick off and follow up meetings with stakeholders to ensure they execute assigned NPIs activities.
• Identify single / sole source cases in the projects and escalate them with Category Lead and Strategic Buyer to execute a mitigation plan and manage communication with requestor accordingly.
• Prepare Business Cases and Total Cost Ownership files to support commercial decisions on NPI process entries.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Specialists and Advance Procurement team to ensure specs of materials for new launches are submitted correctly
• Tracking KPIs (attainment, aging) of NPI process entries and communicate results to Procurement Leadership
• Identify and drive cost reduction initiatives through VAVE/ New suppliers development or alternate processes approval
• Formulate Procurement NPI strategies and plans / executes multifunctional projects
• Perform risk analysis identification in NPI process entries with action plans to mitigate it, and communicate it to stakeholders.
• Other Procurement NPI responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• +3 years of experience executing Procurement NPI activities, coordinating NPI projects
• Proficient English
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Access), Power BI or other Business Intelligence Tools
• PMP certification, a plus: CPIM, CSCP or CLTD
• Experience using SAP or other ERPs
• Green Belt Certification
• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Strategies Formulation

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