Purchasing Category Leader-Electronics

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BASIC FUNCTION

Responsible for financial and operational performance within the electrical systems/electronics spend categories. Position is responsible for negotiating materials, equipment, and/or services agreements globally for a given business unit or at the company level. Accountable for all supplier selection decisions within category. Prepares and evaluates supplier quotations and services to determine most competitive solution based upon a total cost of ownership. Familiar with a variety of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Responsible for setting performance objectives and strategy within category. Conducts multi-functional supplier performance management reviews. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required. May have limited supervision responsibilities.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

-Manage the design and implementation of category strategies to attain year over year material cost reduction (PPV/MPV), material quality/delivery improvements and inventory reduction targets through the use of appropriate supply chain tools.

-Lead the strategic sourcing process of team formation, research, evaluation, and structure. To include RFQ development, quotation reviews (traditional and on-line reverse auctions), supplier/contract negotiations and supplier development. Lead sourcing meetings with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing etc. to reach consensus on sourcing strategy.

-Own the supplier relationship for key suppliers in designated spend category while leading negotiations with suppliers to deliver stated objectives.

-Maintain a working knowledge of world-class supply chain processes to ensure that existing processes are targeted to attain excellence versus industry benchmarks. Lead best cost country sourcing for the appropriate sub-categories for year over year net cost reductions. Lead the supply base in implementation of eCommerce tools to automate transactions, bring flexibility and transparency to the supply chain.

-Work closely with strategic and preferred suppliers to identify and resource productivity/cost down initiatives through the use of VA/VE tools.

-Work with Supplier Quality and Engineering to develop new suppliers as required. Drive leading edge procurement by working closely with the supply base and the material planning group to actively integrate the suppliers into Kohler plants through the appropriate use of Kanbans, VMI or related tools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or other related discipline. Minimum eight years professional experience and three years purchasing experience in electronics or electrical commodities.

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