Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

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LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 7199 | JOB GRADE: 15

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix we've been doing it for 90 years...setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We're part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You'll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

Manage the Supply base to meet the strategic objectives of Global Purchasing Excellence (GPE) and the needs of the Customer (Internal / External), Product Business Team's (PBT's) and Manufacturing -- in terms of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and commercial terms. Responsible for assigned commodity(s) as well as related sourcing strategies, cost reduction matters, and supplier relationships.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement and manage commodity strategy; evaluate and select suppliers, including global opportunities, negotiation of supply agreements and rationalization of the current supply base.
• Develop and execute cost reduction and productivity initiatives directly aligned with commodity strategy; execute cost reduction programs including project management of supplier transitions.
• Drive continuous improvement in the supply chain in support of business goals utilizing long-term agreements and value engineering.
• Develop and implement actions to achieve supply chain management goals for commodity: 0 PPM, 100% delivery performance, productivity.
• Support and/or lead supplier quality improvement programs related to managed commodity.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships while supporting Bendix / KB supply chain strategies and leveraging global synergies.
• Provide support to plants for strategic and supplier performance issues.

Knowledge:

Expert in the aspects of supply base methodologies, principles, practices and procedures.

Understands concepts of production control, material planning, and MRP.

Possess in-depth knowledge of acquisition regulations.

Possesses in-depth knowledge regarding the legal requirements associated with purchasing goods and services both domestic and international.

Understand business marketing and sales needs and have the ability/vision to combine and implement into the s