This candidate is responsible for managing and delivering Americas’ Purchasing related activities and deliverables for all new business pursuits, forward model programs, and current model programs. This includes ensuring the successful launch of all forward model programs by delivering those programs on time and at/below budget.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead purchasing interaction with program teams for regional and/or global programs and pursuits
• Develop, update, and maintain costed Bills Of Material (CBOM)
• Ensure financial commitments are met by the launch
• Develop, maintain, and drive implementation of cost roadmaps, as required
• Consolidate and analyze regional CBOMs for global programs/pursuits and identify potential global sourcing opportunities
• Ensure that all major timing deliverables are achieved, including but not limited to supplier sourcing, tooling kick-off, part development, validation, and PPAP
• Manage change control, including RFQ, cost, timing, and implementation
• Manage all Program Purchasing deliverables, including Gate Reviews and Launch Readiness Reviews
• Coordinate program cancellation and obsolescence cost recovery, as required

Education:

• BS in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications:

• Strong analytical experience & data modeling using Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc)
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects and assignments simultaneously
• High sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and/or Program Management

Hanon Systems is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.