Regional Material Group Manager - NPM (Gastonia, US, 28054) presso MANN+HUMMEL

Role Summary

This is an ONSITE position based at our Main Office location in Gastonia, NC.

No Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 

The Regional Material Group Manager - NPM is responsible for procurement activities within the Non-Production Material (NPM) category at MANN+HUMMEL locations throughout the United States and Mexico. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordination and management of suppliers within the category
• Definition of supplier panel and buying channels for category in coordination with functional department
• Evaluation and release of new suppliers for own category
• RFQs, frame contracts and negotiations within category
• Business Partner for functional department within the category
• Management of escalation issues within the category
• Initiate and coordinate of ratio activities
• Active analysis of supplier base within the category, indication of actions – supplier panel management, ratio projects, renegotiation, bundling, other change activities
• Target achievement regarding ratio activities within the category
• Project Management for all activities within the NPM category
• Analysis and standardization of category related processes and tools
• Represent and act as the key supplier liaison for MANN+HUMMEL for the NPM category
• Conduct spend analysis; disassemble complex spend information into actionable insights
• Understand and conduct supplier and market research
• Build and maintain trust and strong relationships with stakeholders
• Manage projects toward concrete deliverables under a wide range of timelines
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other related field

Experience:
• 3 years' minimum proven experience in NPM (Indirect Procurement) with responsibility for Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MROs) within manufacturing / industrial environments
• Experience creating / managing electronic catalogs for indirect items

Required Skills:
• Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software
• Strong familiarity in use of SAP

Preferred:
• Experience developing and managing e-auctions
• Spanish language speaking skills
• CPM, CPSM and / or ASQ Certification(s)

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