Regional Purchasing Category Manager

Hitachi - Farmington Hills, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Farmington Hills, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Leads the Professional Services and IT/Software strategy / cost reduction for the AM region. Understands cost drivers and works to reduce expenses. This individual will work with key stakeholders in Software development, HR and DE and Purchasing and is responsible to drive understanding of cost reduction opportunities, prioritize and remove roadblocks for implementation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the Supplier relationship with Astemo including developing indirect spend synergy strategies across AM region
• Manage and support site contributions to cost reduction database / helping AM sites with updates and coaching to progress initiatives
• Managing cost reduction projects
• Negotiating contractual agreements
• Cost analysis, cost reduction strategies, market analysis, quoting activities
• Long-term planning and development of strategic suppliers
• Support / update monthly category reports and AM region activities to GCM (Global Category Manager)

Requirements

• Ability to analyze/interpret large amounts of data (costs/supplier proposals)
• Demonstrated strong/effective negotiation & decision-making skills
• Strong contract analysis and negotiation skills
• Advanced Excel / PowerPoint knowledge / skill set
• Ability to seek on-going cost reduction activities to establish, meet and exceed goals
• Ability to lead groups and designate responsibilities as needed
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management within the organization
• Ability to handle multiple projects to satisfactorily achieve dept./co. objectives
• Possess high ethical standards of professional conduct and a basic understanding of contract law
• Travel required to domestic and foreign suppliers