JOB DESCRIPTION

Candidate Profile

The candidate will be responsible for the management of the Machine, Repair, and Operations (MRO) category of goods and services within the Indirect Purchasing organization for the Americas.

The candidate must have a strong analytical presence, excellent communication skills, a proactive / self-directed approach to business, must be able to work in a dynamic business environment, and should possess a unique entrepreneurial spirit.

The candidate must have an understanding of contract structures and management, including terms and conditions and contract assistance. This person must also have experience influencing across complex, matrixed organizations. This role primarily focuses on Indirect Sourcing.

The successful candidate will be an individual of unquestionable integrity who enjoys operating in a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves environment. The candidate will be a self-starter who is able to work independently in entrepreneurial and fast-paced environments. They will be decisive but collaborative.

Major responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing process for $50M in annual spend
• Develop and implement commodity strategies and actions to achieve fiscal year cost reduction goals, diversity objectives, rebates, and optimized payments terms
• Effectively manage category supply base by establishing strong vendor relationships, managing complex negotiations, and overseeing a thorough selection process for key suppliers
• Serve as a liaison representing Adient externally towards suppliers on all commercial and business relationship content including but not limited to quality, cost, delivery, contracts, risks, and technology
• Provide leadership to drive clear and standardized specifications, processes, and procedures to deliver requirements for assigned categories
• Ensure expedient and compliant implementation of new contracts throughout organization
• Identify and evaluate market changes and new technologies as the category leader
• Deliver fact-based recommendations for adoption by Adient stakeholders
• Communicate progress and results to senior management and associated stakeholder community

Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science candidates with the following core areas of study: Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Accounting or Entrepreneurship.
• PC knowledge (MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• High degree of social intelligence to influence at the most senior levels within the organization
• Ability to accomplish goals through persuasion and broad influence, while leaning heavily on a transparent, authentic style
• Able to build consensus and execute cross-functional initiatives
• Capable of effecting change through others by introducing new ideas/programs and helping them understand their role in implementation
• Strategic business-mind and ability to see the big picture
• Successful at prioritizing work and maintaining those priorities
• Able to thrive in an ambiguous environment

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