About the role
FE MATERIALS SUPPLIER MANAGER role based on the published job description. Key responsibilities and requirements were extracted directly from the posting for quick review.
IDMOnsiteGlobal Procurement
Key Responsibilities
- Supply Assurance & Procurement Operations Develop supply assurance strategies and ensure inventory levels are met.
- Drive materials capacity readiness and work on supply shortage resolutions with Global and Regional Category Managers/s and internal partners.
- Analyze sourcing needs and make recommendations to stakeholders for assigned categories.
- Identify local and regional supplier opportunities to assist with the category strategies Monitor stakeholder satisfaction with key suppliers.
- Collaborate with Stakeholders to deliver Strategic and Alternate Source enablements Cost Management & Analysis Support expense and cost savings management Drive cost savings monitoring and track metrics achievement Implement cost savings and process improvement programs Negotiation & Regional Sourcing Lead regional negotiation with suppliers to meet site business needs Lead regional sourcing events/RFQ process and provide inputs for category management plans Process Improvement Identify automation opportunities and develop scalable AI solutions that become building blocks for future projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field of study.
- 0-3 years of experience in supplier management.
- Experience in using data analytical tools (such as Tableau, Power BI, Python, Robotic Process Automation) preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a persuasive advocate.
- Comfortable with cost tracking and proven negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage interpersonal relationships and effectively drive business needs.