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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced NPI Sourcing Manager in Atlanta, GA.
This position is responsible for managing materials procurement life cycle including supplier selection, negotiation of contracts, purchase order management, capacity scale-up, and supplier performance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Develop, implement, and manage procurement strategies, tools, and plans that align with the company's goals and objectives, while maintaining sustained supply in a highly dynamic environment
Direct activities of all functions involved in planning and purchasing of materials and capital equipment; partner with internal teams on inventory management of acquired elements.
Manage the ECO / MCO change Order specifically on mechanical components, together with product life cycle and engineering; ensure process is articulated effectively for vendors and become integrated with Engineering and Manufacturing in a co-development environment setting.
Experience and knowledge of assisting with a large matrix of sourcing and category management initiatives within the mechanical domain at a global level, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and communicating complex matters to all levels of the business effectively.
Develop & execute strategic agreements (NDA/JDA/MSA) alongside legal counsel that support business initiatives and expectations taking into account fixed and variable costs, lead-times, schedules, manufacturing capacities, and IP protection.
Source, develop, qualify and maintain vendor relationships and associated negotiated agreements in collaboration with the technical teams and in compliance with policies and controls, ensuring timely delivery of quality goods and services. Use best practices such as careful requirements definition to develop and execute comprehensive RFPs
Oversees the input, management, and update of master data into SAP/Jaggaer supplier master data for new product launch platforms.
Reporting & analysis skills, with high degree of aptitude in MS Suite
Strong negotiation skills with ability to reduce costs with sole and single source suppliers, both as the leader of a cross-functional negotiation team or independently
Strategize the purchase order process and ensure proper tracking and documentation of all procurement activities including monitoring core procurement systems
Manage and develop best practice sourcing strategies within the global supplier landscape to include new suppliers as well as evaluation of current supply base to support TKE new product business line.
