Responsibilities:
1. Develop and execute sourcing strategies for specific category, ensuring optimal acquisition, performance, and lifecycle management while driving cost efficiency, operational reliability, and technological innovation
2. Conduct supplier risk assessments, establish dual sourcing strategies, and develop contingency plans
3. Manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, prepare and execute nomination agreements, contracts to maximize value and maintain resilient supply chain
4. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and new product development teams to align strategies with product roadmaps and plant requirements
5. Drive standardization, cost optimization, and design-to-cost initiatives
6. Stay ahead of market trends, emerging technologies, and geopolitical impacts to develop resilient strategies for supply continuity
7. Lead cross-functional evaluation of supplier selection process with supplier performance management, engineering and plant operations teams.
8. Monitor and analyze price variances, monitor cost savings and implement cost optimization measures to meet budget and category savings targets
9. Resolve supply disruptions and coordinate with cross-functional team to ensure timely resolution
10. Utilize data insights and analytics to guide procurement decisions and provide actional insights to category managers and other internal stakeholders
11. Drive process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy of procurement process within the category
Qualifications
12. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related field
13. 5+ years of relevant experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management in automotive or Industrial sector
14. MRP and ERP background in support of the procurement process.
15. Proven performance in achieving business results within procurement.
16. Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills, fostering collaboration with global and regional suppliers as well as internal leadership
17. Extensive knowledge of regional and global supplier networks, with the ability to leverage key industry relationships for sourcing excellence
18. Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, utilizing a data-driven approach to optimize strategies and mitigate risks
Benefits and Perks
Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.
Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.
Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.