Job responsibilities include:

Development and sourcing of components with the supply base

Developing, maintaining, and monitoring supplier relationships

Building, championing and implementing strategic direction for responsible suppliers

Serve as liaison between suppliers and internal customers

Drive best pricing for the business through negotiations, sourcing, and VAVE efforts

Contribute to the development of processes and procedures to advance the Purchasing function

Ideal candidate will have:

Strong technical understanding of components (i.e. their critical dimensioning and their interaction with other components) and the ability to effectively communicate this information

Attention to detail

Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills

Strong project management skills with a mind toward continuous improvement

Ability to make decisions regarding materials, planning and vendor relationships

Familiarity with AIAG, APQP, and PPAP requirements and expectations

Experience in developing comprehensive supplier/commodity strategies

Strong knowledge of planning systems/approaches and measurement tools, as well as competence in ERP systems

Willingness to travel up to 20% of work time domestically or internationally

Candidate MUST have one of the following 4-year degrees:

Integrated Supply Chain Management

Engineering (any discipline)

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

FEMA Corporation is an EOE, including disability/vets.

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