Dec 30, 2020
Responsibilities Set overall sourcing strategy for assigned commodities. Work with Buyers, Logistics and Engineering to set direction for replenishment strategy, optimization of inventory and freight costs, business case for returnable containers vs. disposable packaging, etc. Support Buyers with quote analysis and direct final sourcing decisions. Key liaison with Asian supply base. Responsible for strategic and tactical liaison with Japanese parent. Analyzes and evaluates supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance. Provides feedback to suppliers regularly. Works with Supplier QA to gather and analyze data to make sourcing decisions based on the supplier's quality, cost, process capability, lead time and financial stability. Works with Supplier QA to set supplier goals (typically QPPM levels), pareto issues that prevent goal attainment, and implement projects to bring suppliers within acceptable performance levels. Negotiates material pricing based on cost...
Deere-Hitachi Construction Machinery Corporation
Kernersville, NC 27284, USA