PRINCIPLE DUTIES 

• Work with Aftermarket activity to ensure clear identification of order requirements
• Understand supplier capability to ensure optimal sourcing decisions to meet best quality, cost and delivery requirements
• Compare competitive quotes for best value and negotiate cost with suppliers
• Work collaboratively with production group to understand buying strategies and maximize opportunities for cost reduction/control and execute commodity strategies as established by the team
• Work with SCM supplier development, advanced, commercial, and production groups to develop potential suppliers
• Complete file documentation to ensure determination of fair and reasonable pricing
• Source complex components/assemblies through issuance of contracts and purchase orders to supply base in support of order requirements
• Support bid/proposal process by obtaining competitive quotes, whenever possible, from supply base
• Enter and maintain all information in SAP
• Support AMGBOS by identifying cost avoidance/reduction opportunities and participating in continuous improvement of processes and tools
• Maintain Aftermarket supply base at an optimal level
• Drive creation of Aftermarket-specific commodity strategies and participate in the creation of shared production commodity strategies to ensure optimal sourcing direction
• Mentor/provide training to buyers and provides assistance to manager, as required
• Participate in or lead a Rapid Improvement Event (RIE)
• Interface with Aftermarket team, as well as other cross-functional activities/departments
• Execute administrative duties, as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS degree in a related field (Supply Management or Business) or level of work experience attributable to position
• Associates degree considered in a related field (Supply Management and/or Business) with identified path forward for completion of a 4-year degree
• MBA, CPSM, and/or CPSD preferred
• 2-4 years experience preferred in Supply Chain Management and/or a related Business field
• Strong computer and communication skills required (Word, Excel, Project, SAP)
• Teamwork skills required
• Analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem solving skills required
• Willingness to do limited travel (10% - 50%)