Location
Midland, MI | United States
Job description
Full job description
Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
Trucks, buses, ships - when large loads or many people are set in motion, we are in our element at Freudenberg e-Power Systems. As one of the leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications, we offer our customers long-standing expertise and unbeatable know-how. That's because we combine the best of both worlds by offering both battery and fuel cell systems.
Some of your Benefits
Health Insurance
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Paid Holidays
Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
Vacation
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Education Reimbursement
Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.
401K Match
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Midland, MI
On-Site
Freudenberg Battery Power Systems LLC
The candidate requires a combination of purchasing, financial and business management skills sufficient to lead the managed groups to higher levels of performance. A solid understanding of purchasing systems, supplier development and the technical aspect of manufacturing processes are essential to success. The candidate must be capable of promoting and selling concepts at all levels of the organization through sound analysis and business judgment.
You support our team as
Sourcing Specialist
Responsibilities
Source and negotiate key core products through analytics, negotiations and interpersonal skills with multiple sources of supply.
Identify supply risks and make recommendations for alternates.
Develop and manage the supplier down selection process while evaluating supplier capabilities to meet company objectives.
Provide support in developing RFQ/RFP with key individuals in cross functional departments.
Monitor industry trends and developments to identify new sourcing opportunities.
Ensures compliance to XALT and FBPS Terms & Conditions, Code of Conduct, Supplier Quality Manual, Conflict Minerals and Regulatory Compliance.
Maintain current costing and communicate cost opportunities when identified.
Thorough understanding of procurement and sourcing from prototype to production.
Ability to comprehend complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various facts.
Domestic and/or international travel required. Travel approximately 10 - 30%.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
Demonstrated sourcing and basic procurement understanding, skills and experience.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to communicate / interface across all organizational levels.
High energy, good presence and team player
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years of strategic sourcing experience in Engineering Procurement or Project Environment.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Additional Information
Shalaka Dahad
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