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- ## Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for steel fabricated and sheet metal components.
- ## Execute RFQ activities, commercial negotiations, and supplier selection.
- ## Drive dual sourcing and risk mitigation initiatives.
- ## Support localization projects and supplier footprint expansion activities.
- ## Monitor supplier performance on Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Responsiveness.
- ## Manage development of tooling, dies, molds, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and inspection tools.
- ## Coordinate tooling feasibility reviews with suppliers and Engineering teams.
- ## Track tooling investment, timelines, ownership, and life cycle management.
- ## Ensure tooling readiness aligns with new product development milestones.
- ## Support tooling transfers and capacity expansion projects.
- ## Lead sourcing activities for new product launches.
- ## Coordinate with Engineering for drawings, BOM reviews, design changes, and technical clarifications.
- ## Ensure timely completion of sample development, qualification, and PPAP submission.
- ## Track project timelines and drive closure of critical path activities.
- ## Conduct cost analysis and should-cost modeling.
- ## Lead productivity, VA/VE, and cost reduction initiatives.
- ## Manage commodity price impacts and negotiate cost-effective solutions.
- ## Develop long-term sourcing strategies for steel categories.
- ## Coordinate supplier audits, capability assessments, and qualification activities.
- ## Work with Quality teams for PPAP, APQP, CQS, and process approvals.
- ## Resolve quality issues through cross-functional collaboration.
- ## Drive continuous improvement at supplier locations.
- ## Monitor supplier capacity, inventory, and delivery performance.
- ## Support S&OP and demand planning activities.
- ## Ensure material availability for production requirements.
- ## Work on inventory optimization and lead-time reduction initiatives
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- ## A minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience
- ## Experience on Steel commodity, vendor development, spend analysis, new development or product, should costing.
- ## Requires theoretical to advanced knowledge obtained through a university degree, combined with experience
- ## Practical knowledge of Carrier organization, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work
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