WI3672260

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Bachelor's Degree

Bachelors Degree

Unspecified

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description Leads category strategies for
multiple purchase areas and/or of significant total spend across the
enterprise. Leads strategic sourcing activities for assigned commodities
by data gathering, identifying suppliers, quote preparation, supplier
qualification, and gap analysis to make robust decisions regarding
supplier selection and sourcing needs. Manages supplier relationships
and performance and identifies cost reduction opportunities. Job
Responsibilities Conducts supplier contract negotiations, supplier
selection, and contract life cycle management. Communicates expectations
and results with suppliers Develops and executes sourcing and supplier
management strategies to improve supply, cost, risk management, product
development, and innovation Defines and communicates the category vision
and expectations for suppliers and internal team members outlining
performance and gaps to goals, and improvements to ensure business
objectives are met Collaborates to resolve issues, execute projects, and
grow the organization\'s category expertise Coaches and mentors Category
Analysts to develop their category-specific expertise Develops and
maintains effective business relationships with internal and external
stakeholders Manages and reports on category annual operating planning
cycle activities Assures overall continuity of supply and active risk
mitigation. Works with plants to resolve quality, delivery, capacity and
other issues as required Leads continuous cost reduction / value
improvement activities by developing and executing projects,
competitively quoting, conducting negotiations, and developing/executing
cost models. Performs other duties as assigned Job Skills Requirements
Expert in category strategy, strategic sourcing, supplier management,
spend analysis, and contract negotiation skills Strong written and
verbal communication skills for report writing, presentations and
interactions with diverse groups of people inside and outside of the
Company Proficient with and SAP Ability to work in a team environment
and to build and manage business relationships Project management
experience Ability to lead sophisticated partnership arrangements
Ability to influence stakeholders Fluent in English and primary language
used in area of responsibility and/or location Education Bachelor\'s
Degree in Supply Chain Management or related\... For full info follow
application link. Briggs & Stratton Corporation is committed to a policy
of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment
practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin,
age, disability, protected veteran\'s status, pregnancy, genetic
information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law.
Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal
employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with
disabilities, and for protected veterans. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/B9CC58F293354585