JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to support the development of supply chain initiatives and activities for a range of commodities, in particular for Stampings, Seals, and Powdered Metal in accordance with the business strategic requirements set forth by Global Purchasing Management. The job holder will be responsible for all tactical aspects of supply chain procurement including material cost reduction, supplier negotiation, supply base maintenance, strategic sourcing and planning, accounts payable issues, new product launch support, and maintaining Meritor Plant relations.

Job Responsibilities:

Principle Responsibilities:

• Develop new product sourcing strategies representative of cost, quality and delivery considerations and effectively communicate messaging to internal procurement and cross functional management team.

• Formulate annual business plan for achievement of cost reductions and year over year performance improvement.

• Responsible to build and manage internal and external supplier relationships.

• Manage and negotiate supplier agreements that require improvements in suppliers cost, quality, delivery, order lead time, payment cycles, technology, and/or risk mitigation.

• Analyze market trends and commodity pricing trends to negotiate optimal purchasing agreements and drive alignment.

• Manage purchasing activities for Buyer led resource programs; identify key milestones and risks, maintain timelines and ensure cost objectives are achieved.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies:

• Builds team orientation and promotes organizational learning.

• Confident problem solver and decision maker.

• Emphasizes internal and external customer focus.

• Able to prioritize and manage complex objectives.

• Relentlessly creates change, challenging and improving unproductive practices.

• Self-aware, promoting core values and the Meritor procurement brand.

Qualifications:

• Solid negotiator with 2 to 5 years of Buying or directly related purchasing experience.

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or related field.

• Experience working with global, diverse teams and supply base.

• Solid background working with an ERP system (Oracle, SAP).

• Experience purchasing axle components is advantageous.

• In-depth knowledge of automotive quality procedures preferred.

• Stamping/Seal/Powdered Metal Commodity knowledge preferred.

Education Details:

Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)

Meritor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.