<p>Location: Twinsburg, OH</p> <p>This role is responsible for accurate supply chain input and support of Bid/Proposal activity. NPI CM collaborates with Commodity Managers to build sustainable Purchasing strategies for development phase and OE Production phase of the program. A key aspect of this role is close collaboration with crossfunctional teams as Engineering team to ensure Design to Cost (DTC), seamless integration, problem solving and innovation.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities Act as a Purchasing focal point between suppliers and internal stakeholders (Quality, Engineering, SPQM, Program manager) for the program. Lead Design To Cost (DTC) discussions involving Suppliers and Engineering team Develop and send RFQ packages taking into consideration the Purchasing Strategy of the Commodity Managers. Prepare and lead the Supplier Choice Committee (SCC) Be part of the Manufacturability and Design Reviews with the selected suppliers Ensure the program Recurrent Cost (RC) is aligned with the Business Plan (BP) Define and implement the necessary action plan to reach the RC targets. Be able to define saving opportunities at the development phase for the OE production Define the strategy to secure the program (Agreement, implementation of double source…) Perform a purchasing risk analysis (single source, geopolitical risks, obsolescence etc...) Define a risk mitigation plan and monitors the actions Define the contract road map (agreement, leader) to reach 80% coverage Collaborate with Quality to lead APQP processes Represent Purchasing Department at Program gates reviews. Ensure effective supplier management and coordinates Procurement activities throughout all phases of the program (i.e. Design Validation, Qualification, OE Production). Develop a Program dashboard and update it on a monthly basis to ensure the good level of reporting to the internal stakeholders Ensure and maintain compliance with government, customer, industry and import/export regulations. Adhere to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture; Travel requirements: Frequent travel (general guideline: once a month) within U.S/Outside U.S. Other duties may be assigned and the candidate may manage several programs at the same time</p>