Performs analyses and supports supply chain activities to ensure smooth operation and improve supply chain efficiency.
*what your background should look like*:
- motivated individual with the ability to learn quickly and work in a self-directed work environment with mínimal supervision
- ability to take ownership of actions and lead to closure.
strong project management skills.
- a clear communicator who can speak and present confidently to a diverse audience, including senior management
- technically competent to interface with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, materials, supply / demand management as well as all levels within the supplier's organization
- fluent in english; reading, writing, and speaking english language
- bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university in engineering, operations, procurement, supply chain, or other related disciplines.
- proficient with ms-office and sap products.
- experience with procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain fields
- practical problem solving, 8d, 5 why, fishbone experience
- certified supply chain professional (apics) is a plus
- certified as* auditor or similar quality management system understanding of advanced product quality planning (apqp), process failure mode effects analysis (pfmea), production part approval process (ppap) is a plus
- willingness to travel and interact proactively with te manufacturing site personnel and suppliers (up to 50%)
*responsibilities*
- as supplier performance analyst your responsibilities would include but are not limited to the following:
- responsible for assessing supplier capabilities to ensure supplier is able to reach the level of performance, capability and capacity required to meet our business needs
- will also work with the assigned sqe to help identify and resolve any quality issues with targeted supplier
- this position will teach suppliers on how to work with te teoa tools (supplier portal access, te procedures, dpa & dlt, standard tools, etc)
- coach new team members on how to work within te guidelines (portal access, e-procurement tool usage, te procedures, etc.)
- work with commodity managers and strategic sourcing specialists to manage supplier relationship within monthly performance reviews and quarterly business reviews
- work as support for various te manufacturing sites, focusing on how supplied material impacts the business unit strategy in term of availability and inventory
- monitor and communicate key supplier performance metrics
- engage with sourcing and development teams to plan and execute supplier town hall meeting
*competencies*:
- values: integrity, accountability, inclusion, innovation, teamwork