Description:

　　Understanding the projects & evolution roadmap of the product line.

　　Act as a SPOC (Single Point of Contact) for procurement topics for all stakeholders (GSC (Global Supply Chain), LoB: upstream activities)

　　Coordinate the procurement strategy across the product line portfolio

　　Analyze and challenge the roadmap and projects needs  

　　Challenge & Influence Strategic Supplier choices: ensure that Category Management choices fit with business needs

　　Bring supplier market knowledge and innovation into projects.

　　For major suppliers: participate in key supplier negotiation preparation and negotiation when relevant.

　　On projects execution:

　　Influence and Deploy commodity strategy, Preferred Suppliers & method (Should cost, e-sourcing template)

　　Lead the supplier mapping & selection process.

　　Lead negotiation end to end starting from preparation up to the award of the business (including e-RFQ)

　　Provide inputs for the CSRM (Component Selection and Risk Management) / SRIM (Supplier Risk Management) analysis to the project team

　　Accountable for Procurement activities within new product projects

　　Accountable for the elaboration of the different Procurement deliverables

　　Guide components & sub-assembly selection with a procurement approach (Challenging the target cost, considering Total Cost of Ownership, Innovation, sustainability, avoiding single sourcing, promoting component standardization, supply chain flexibility, resilience & quality).

　　oContribute to the achievement of OCP project targets (product cost, project cost, quality, and time-to-market) while respecting the procurement processes and strategy. 

　　Contribute to the make-or-buy decision

　　Challenge the specification, define PPEP (Part Product Evaluation Plan) and lead contract reviews.

　　Additional Skills & Qualifications:

　　Education: Engineering bachelor’s degree, or business bachelor’s degree, master, or MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a plus.

　　Job Related Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in a Procurement/Sourcing team of a Multinational corporation, Experience in procurement & Supplier management is mandatory. At ease with developing Procurement strategies and with Supplier Relationship Management. Project Manager experience is a plus

　　Business Understanding: Components supply chain experience and understanding, with Industrial product application experience will be a plus. Business acumen.

　　About Aston Carter:

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　　At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

　　Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

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