Supplier Development Specialist

Supplier Development Specialist

Description

We are looking for a talented Supplier Development Specialis t to join our #Accelera by Cummins business unit located in Columbus Indiana.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Executes complex buying strategies in accordance with agreed upon material buying plans, specifically focused on improving supplier overall performance and capacity ahead of demand
• Conducts complex analysis of sourcing information and presents findings to purchasing and supply chain leadership for process improvement while maintaining high quality product and service delivery.
• Supports linkage between purchasing and manufacturing facilities and will serve as communication conduit between manufacturing and the suppliers.
• Prepares and presents recommendations of improvement opportunities and alternative courses of action to senior purchasing/sourcing leadership.
• Evaluates consistent application of sourcing procedures and processes.
• Supports purchasing/sourcing management in activities such as vendor management, industry and market analysis, process analysis, and model building.
• Leads analysis projects/initiatives providing coaching to less experienced analysts.
• Develop effective relationships with vendors and suppliers favorable for company business.

• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Understands all of the relevant purchasing policies and procedures and complies with them in daily work; Masters all tools required to conduct procurement work.

• Intermediate level of related work experience required
• Develop and implement key performance indicators to measure and communicate supplier performance.
• Design and implement programs to enhance capabilities of suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments and lead cross-functional teams to prepare and/or develop suppliers to meet Cummins standards on cost, quality and delivery.
• Drive other supplier development initiatives as needed and influence stakeholders by providing recommendations to ensure long term value for the organization.