We are currently seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager to take lead in supporting Tool & Die commodities. The Global Supply Manager manages all company business with a group of suppliers and is the key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time and cost effectively. The Global Supply Manager must identify, develop, and manage the global Supply Chain. This person will help establish our global supply chain strategy, support cross-functional teams during the development and industrialization phases and drive sound business decisions throughout the product life cycle.
You Will:
- Deep understanding of stamping tool / die making process
- Thorough knowledge of part categorization v/s tool build type (Tandem v/s Transfer v/s Progressive)
- Able to work with supplier / diemaker to justify and negotiate the design hours and machining hours on the quote breakdowns.
- Track performance during the program phase: manage suppliers, compare costs with sourced monies and drive towards meeting program launch dates.
- Optimize savings by tracking performance for tooling budget allocated by the program v/s actual work output at supplier.
- Come up with creative die build stages to optimize or reduce cost impact through last minute engineering design changes.
- Be available to help troubleshoot prototype / production die issues during build stage.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid’s expectations and timeline.
- Create RFQs, review, analyze and clarify quotations from suppliers and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead time and technical considerations.
- Thoroughly negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT).
- Manage supplier development and tooling timelines, part availability for prototype builds/start of production and develop solutions to delays or problems that arise.
- Maintain overall supplier relationships and act as point of contact for all commercial issues, including internal report-outs summarizing sourcing status, parts availability and cost status.
- Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews.
You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience as Stamping Tool & Die Maker now focused on cost and timing estimation at a die-shop or a Tier1 / OEM highly preferred.
- Proven track record of successful on-time and on-cost program launches.
- Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis. Able to show teamwork to resolve problems and a thought process to drive successful solutions.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands on execution.
- Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff.
- Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities.
- Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
- Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively.
This is a full-time onsite role at Southfield, MI Tech Hub location.
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