Back to jobsExecute sourcing strategies for shock absorbers, struts, mounts, and related ride control / suspension components supporting global business requirements.
Lead RFQ activity, supplier selection, cost breakdown analysis, quotation comparison, and sourcing recommendations in alignment with quality, delivery, and profitability goals.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, tooling, minimum order quantities, lead times, logistics terms, and annual productivity targets within delegated authority.
Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, responsiveness, and corrective action closure.
Partner with engineering, quality, operations, customer service, planning, and finance teams on product launches, quoting activity, engineering changes, and supply continuity.
Support APQP/PPAP readiness, program timing, and supplier industrialization for new product launches and ongoing production programs.
Identify cost savings and total cost improvements through resourcing, localization, VA/VE initiatives, dual sourcing, and process optimization.
Monitor raw material, freight, tariff, foreign exchange, and supplier capacity trends to proactively assess commodity risk and market movement.
Resolve shortages, expedites, quality claims, and commercial escalations while maintaining accurate purchasing records, supplier data, and management reporting in ERP / sourcing tools.
Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities
Assures compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations and laws.
Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II Procedures etc.)
