Supply Chain Specialist (Fabricated Metal Parts)

Contract Negotiation & Strategy Development Role

Note: this role is contract negotiation and strategy development, not a logistics or buyer role.

Responsibilities

• Develop new sources of supply and establish strategic alliances.
• Develop negotiation business strategies.
• Lead and participate in the development of the commodity by managing projects that include the preparation of business cases.
• Lead, develop and execute the commodity strategy and provide senior management with project and negotiation statuses.
• Identify, analyze and realize cost reduction opportunities.
• Create and maintain formal networks internally and externally.
• Act as single interface with suppliers of new business.
• Support Sites and/or Business Units with appropriate sourcing strategies.
• Coordinate and lead negotiations of any claims with suppliers in support of business unit production issues.
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