Strategic Purchasing Specialist
MAHLE Industries, Inc.

Job Info

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SUMMARY:

Responsible for procurement of assigned goods and/or services under the Corporate Services category and provide specific ERP system improvements to comply with MAHLE's policies and procedures, process/system efficiencies, and process/system projects across multiple locations within region North America. In addition will also perform the roll of Shared Services - Procurement PM / NPM (Project MORE Regional Process Specialist).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to the purchasing team on implementation of automated systems and processes allowing both operational and strategic value
• Ensure supply protection and continuity of demand and supply within and outside of the operational teams
• Identify and implement purchasing process improvements to support ISMS/TISAX, such as supplier identification, rating, and other
• Supports the implementation of all MORE related design activities within the region with the aim of roll-out regional and subject-specific process and system templates
• Gives input to the (Global) Process Owners of their respective Domain regarding deviation from standard processes and ensures completeness of regional process
• Responsible for training of the local process specialist
• Support training the "next" regional deployment team according to training Cascade (all material, etc. will be provided)
• Support testing activities incl. test preparation together with the local process specialist
• Supports Local Process Specialist on Data Cleansing tasks
• Support Data Migration
• Supports the Ariba related design and implementation activities for NPM and CapEx within the "Americas" as required
• Be a change-agent to pursue economies-of-scale in the most efficient manner
• Manage day-to-day operational requirements and future strategic alignment.
• Travel to MAHLE locations for in-person team interaction and training as required
• Problem solver with solution-oriented approach
• Support Buyers during category strategy development
• Extensive process experience and cross-functional impacts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university preferred, or equivalent related experience
• 3 or more years of previous related experience
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems with special focus on SAP/SAP S4 Hana and Ariba implementation preferred
• Ability to identify and solve problems, to work within deadlines with a high attention to detail, and to work independently in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong business acumen and the ability to influence and develop strong working relationships with colleagues, senior level management and/or executives, vendors, suppliers, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation delivery
• Must have broad understanding of foreign trade/customs principles
• Advanced computer skills, especially in MS Office

Do you have any questions?

JORDAN.TAYLOR@MAHLE.COM

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