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Cummins

Accelera VPI Technical Purchasing Specialist Senior

Columbus, IN

Accelera VPI Technical Purchasing Specialist Senior

Description

VPI Technical Purchasing Specialist Senior

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In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
  • Coordinates the overall activities in the technical development, commercial activities and project management of supplier technical risk and quality in the early product development.
  • Obtains input and negotiates with project leadership, suppliers, product engineers, or technology teams to ensure the delivery of robust prototype and production designs, technical risk mitigation plans, and coordinated deliverables of new or current product change activity.
  • Influences the design and project risk trade-offs that impact project cost or supplier early engagement without sacrifice of quality expectations. Main focus will include working in business processes of Product Preceding Technology (PPT) and other early product development activity.
  • Establish guidance to complex supplier relationships through supplier agreements required to protect intellectual properties.Supports all Supplier Early Engagement work and new technology development.
  • Engages with project teams and engineering to understand needs for new suppliers and technologies and connects engineering with the appropriate sourcing team.
  • Establishes preliminary new product program sourcing strategies for Product Preceding Technology (PPT) or other projects that are moving to VPI.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
  • Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is preferredwith a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making.
  • Lead the purchasing function for the Powertrain programs
  • Drive transparency into overall program deliverables, with a distinct focus on costing (should cost, target cost, etc.)
  • Lead program/product development cycles through core team lead for sourcing.
  • Work with cross-functional team to identify business needs and get the right info from the supply markets to support customer inquiries, internal R&T project, PPT, and VPI projects. Establish proper agreements with suppliers to support the business discussions and relationships by partnering with our sourcing teams
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Job PURCHASING

Primary Location United States-Indiana-Columbus-US, IN, Columbus, Columbus Engine Plant

Job Type Experienced - Exempt / Office

Recruitment Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Job Posting Mar 7, 2024, 2:00:00 AM

Unposting Date Ongoing

Organization Accelera Business

Role Category Hybrid - Potential for Partial Remote

Relocation Package Ineligible

Req ID: 240001OA

Client-provided location(s): Columbus, IN, USA
Job ID: Cummins-C7B249A0ADFC4BA597567D7848B2DED5
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement