Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Essential Duties
Develop, lead and execute international Sourcing strategy for assigned commodities, analyze global markets, and management of supply base.
Manage direct supplier relationships in all aspects including commercial and supply chain management, NPI support, root-cause analysis of issues, problem resolution, and improving supplier manufacturing process.
Work effectively cross-functionally to develop and execute Sourcing strategies to deliver against Material Cost Take Out, Quality, Delivery, Cash goals
Drive project identification, resource allocation and execution in Commodities.
Lead strategic negotiations and review all agreements prior to execution.
Leverage key supplier relationships to resolve major supply issues at all sites.
Introduce supplier innovation whenever possible to improve GEA’s costs and features.
Serve as a liaison between Sourcing, other business functions, and suppliers to ensure team and suppliers are effectively supporting the programs and NPI efforts.
Generate reports ? Spend , Cost Out , track contracts expiry .
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: