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• LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States |
• BRAND: Bendix |
• REQUISITION ID: 11626 |
• JOB GRADE: 15
• ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Position Summary

Manage the Supply base to meet the strategic objectives of Global Purchasing Excellence (GPE) and the needs of the Customer (Internal / External), Product Business Team’s (PBT’s) and Manufacturing – in terms of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and commercial terms. Responsible for assigned commodity(s) as well as related sourcing strategies, cost reduction matters, and supplier relationships.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement and manage commodity strategy; evaluate and select suppliers, including global opportunities, negotiation of supply agreements and rationalization of the current supply base.
• Develop and execute cost reduction and productivity initiatives directly aligned with commodity strategy; execute cost reduction programs including project management of supplier transitions.
• Drive continuous improvement in the supply chain in support of business goals utilizing long-term agreements and value engineering.
• Develop and implement actions to achieve supply chain management goals for commodity: 0 PPM, 100% delivery performance, productivity.
• Support and/or lead supplier quality improvement programs related to managed commodity.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships while supporting Bendix / KB supply chain strategies and leveraging global synergies.
• Provide support to plants for strategic and supplier performance issues.

Knowledge

• Knows and applies concepts, practices and procedures of supply base management methodologies.
• Understands concepts of production control, material planning, and MRP.
• Possess sound knowledge of acquisition regulations.
• Possesses solid knowledge regarding the legal requirements associated with purchasing goods and services both domestic and international.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of previous tactical and strategic experience as a Buyer or purchasing representative.
• Manufacturing based industry preferred.
• Tactical/Strategic

• Experience in global purchasing organization with usage of ERP, SAP preferred.
• Experience utilizing multiple approaches to achieve cost reduction, participated/lead negotiations, design changes, and joint supplier programs
• Understanding of tooling concepts preferred.

Skills

• Exposure to a global matrix organization while assisting to drive superior results.
• Exhibits eagerness to acquire leadership skills with ability to motivate oneself and foster individual professional development.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including active listening, identifying the issue, and driving solutions.
• Strong ability to multitask, quickly pivot, be target-oriented, with high attention to detail.
• Highly results driven with the ability to demonstrate supplier improvement and implement cost reduction programs.
• Self-starter, possessing a high degree of self-motivation, creative in nature with the ability to think outside of the box while remaining one step ahead of the problem.
• Demonstrated project management skills that include utilizing an organized approach, setting priorities, identifying risks and opportunities, managing resources, milestones, and costs in a matrix/cross-functional organization.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize exceptionally well.
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity with the ability to work across all Knorr-Bremse regions and locations.
• Flexible to changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Developing negotiation skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; Business, Supply Chain Management or Engineering degree preferred.
• CPM / CPIM a plus.
• Green Belt certification preferred.

Position Requirements

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Pay and benefits

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Avon is $75,900 to $113,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education.

Bendix is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.

Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use.

Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements.

Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis

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