Manager - Purchasing

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary focus of this position is to manage all commercial and supplier related activities during the New Production Introduction (NPI) process, direct the MRO purchasing function at the plant and serve as the purchasing representative supporting local management as required. Supervise and direct NPI buyers working with engineering to achieve new product development goals. The manager and his/her staff will work closely with central purchasing in corporate office  to insure quality, reliability and economic objectives are met. The position requires excellent project management skill and interpersonal skills, as you will be working hand in hand with engineering product development, marketing, manufacturing and material planning to ensure the success of NPI.

This position is a highly visible one in which you will present to Senior Management on a regular basis progress of NPI activities. The working environment is at one of the three North American plant locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop strong relationship with various NPI process owners including Design Engineering, Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering 


• Drive make vs. buy analysis and recommendation during NPI phase to meet corporate objectives 


• Work with Commodity Managers in corporate office to develop RFQ/RFP and negotiate best in class price, payment terms, quality levels, and delivery terms for purchased products


• Perform comprehensive supplier reviews, drive long-term contract establishment with focus on continued quality and productivity improvement


• Develop and drive acceptance of preferred suppliers with corporate commodity managers, and coordinate regular supplier technology roadmap reviews


• Identify new and/or alternate sources of supply as necessary to support new product development. Work with engineering to support testing and approval of cost reduction initiatives driven by commodity buyers

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Applicants must possess a four-year Business or Engineering Degree

  
  


•  Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project
  

   

  
  


• Foreign language comprehension and experience working with suppliers in Europe, SA and ASIA is a plus
  

   

  
  

   

  
  


• APICS and NAPM certification is preferred
  

   

  
  

EXPERIENCE:

 Applicants must have at least 5-7 years experience in purchasing – with in depth knowledge of NPI processes – preferably with a Tier 1 supplier

REQUIRED SKILLS:

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  Must have excellent skills and knowledge in: Communication, Project Management,  Financial Planning , Analyzing, Manufacturing

  
  


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  Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills for effective dealings with suppliers and AGCO team members

  
  

   

  
  


• Multi-tasking skill is essential