Want to hear how I work? Hit play.Kablio AI applies for you. You just show up to the interviewKablio AI helps you secure roles in construction, clean energy, facilities management, engineering, architecture, sustainability, environment and other physical world sectors.
Get hired, get rewarded!
Land a job through Kablio and earn a 5% salary bonus.
Exclusive benefits
5%Bonus
Sourcing Specialist III - SMC and Fiberglass
Cnh
Designs, manufactures and sells agricultural and construction machinery worldwide.
Strategic sourcing for chemical commodities (SMC, Fiberglass, etc.)
17d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Oak Brook, IL
Hybrid
Company Size
35,850 Employees
Service Specialisms
Agricultural machinery manufacturing
Construction equipment manufacturing
Parts & service
Financing
Leasing
Insurance
Digital technologies
Precision technology
Sector Specialisms
Agriculture
Construction
Hay and Forage
Livestock
Vineyards and Orchards
Methane Power Solutions
Small Grains
Municipal
Role
What you would be doing
supply base management
long term agreements
market leadership
product launch support
supplier sourcing
Develops/implements supply base management strategies both regionally and globally that lead to lowest total cost in terms of quality, lead time, delivery, service and unit cost. Drives the selection of suppliers, negotiates and maintains performance to expectations.
Negotiates, implement and manage LTA's (long term agreements) while achieving commercial savings and raw material recovery in order to meet or exceed material cost and total cost reduction objectives and while supporting organizational initiatives. Facilitates supplier/engineering VA/VE activities in order to drive product cost savings and process improvement initiatives to achieve budget performance.
Provide leadership in and develop an understanding of and insight into the market for the commodities assigned; including industry trends, cost drivers, global pricing, lead-times, technology and manufacturing capability of company suppliers and suppliers in the market that best meet expectations and objectives. Track, monitor, and execute hedges at optimal raw material market conditions to minimize risk.
Programs: Support function for new product launch initiatives while developing and implementing cost reduction and sourcing strategies through leveraging parts for new platforms to meet program timing, cost, quality, delivery, and strategic objectives.
Lead supplier evaluation, selection, and sourcing for assigned commodities for all North American operations and/or leading/supporting global sourcing projects by working closely with the global commodity team (EMEA, LATAM, APAC).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, analytical and problem solving skills, and computer skills
Experience developing and implementing commodity strategies
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to travel up to 20% - domestic and international (majority of travel will be domestic)
A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field along with a minimum of 6 years of purchasing experience.
Proven experience in mitigating supplier delivery, cost, and relationship issues with positive outcome for the company
Intermediate level of proficiency in Excel (to include pivot tables and v-look ups)
Experience in analyzing, selecting/recommending, approving and auditing suppliers for different product platforms within a multi-plant manufacturing environment, based upon supplier capability relative to designing, supporting, quality and manufacturing
Excellent ability to work as a team within purchasing, other functions, and with locations worldwide
Knowledge/experience of raw material analysis and tracking systems
Ability to facilitate and lead technical and commercial meetings that require multiple cross functional participants
Strong negotiation background with knowledge of corporate purchasing practices and strategies that bring about closure of long-term agreements reflecting positive results that contribute to organizational/departmental goals
Benefits
Savings & Retirement benefits (above industry standard)
Employee Assistance Programs
Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
Parental leave
Flexible work arrangements (3 days on site/2 days remote)
Hey there! Before you dive into all the good stuff on our site, let’s talk cookies—the digital kind. We use these little helpers to give you the best experience we can, remember your preferences, and even suggest things you might love. But don’t worry, we only use them with your permission and handle them with care.