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Location: Hanover, PA (Logistic Ctr), Pennsylvania, United States
Job ID: 58081
We Elevate... You
Our mission is to keep cities and people around the world moving. Since 1874 Schindler has an outstanding reputation for not only elevating buildings, but the well-being of everyone who lives and works in them. Do you have the talent, ambition, and vision to help us elevate tomorrow’s world?
Find out more about us here - Company Website or LinkedIn
As a leading employer in the urban mobility industry, we are always looking for a diverse group of people who can create exceptional value for our customers.
Join us as a
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Electronics & Electronic Components (Open to PA, MD locations)
Your Skills
Category Manager – Electric/Electronic Products & Components
Reports to: Sr Director, Production Materials Sourcing
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Job Duties |
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Category strategy development & implementation to support growth & profitability targets Work closely with internal operations and drive MvB decisions Create influence with global team to drive SEC initiatives Align product categories with supplier capabilities Develop leverage on key product lines Supplier identification & evaluation Support all product initiatives and provide direction and improvements to product teams Risk mitigation Global outlook Contract management and negotiation Internal category expert |
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Cost Analysis Costed Bills of Materials (CBOM’s) Benchmarking / Request for Quotations (RFQ) / Workshops Should Cost / Analytics Logistics Process Best Practice Tariffs / Duties Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Identify cost opportunities through comparison of product and platform specifications across different regions Compare full bills of material for cost differences between components & sub-assemblies for different regions All commercial negotiations including contracts Deliver on key metrics – quality, delivery and cost |
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Ensure Component Order Specification (COS) alignment with supplier pricing models for configured (variable pricing) parts to drive improved pricing accuracy
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Systems & Processes - drive efficiencies in business practices |
Your Experience
- Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor’s Degree &/or Work Experience
- Technical Aptitude – Drawings, Specs, Manufacturing
- International / Global Sourcing Experience
- People Management / Development & Team Leadership skills - strong communication
- Category Sourcing Strategy Development, Negotiation & Implementation
- Target Driven – History of Exceeding Goals
- Ability to travel 20%+
- Elevator Industry Experience would be a plus
- Supply Chain – Forecasting, Inventory Management
- 6 Sigma, Lean, Quality & other technical qualifications or experience
- CIPS Certification or equivalent is a plus
- Electronics & Electronic Component Sourcing is a MUST
- Effective Communication at All Levels – Written, Verbal & Presentation
- Direct Category Sourcing Responsibility & Strategy Development
- Standard Software Systems including SAP, ERP, MRP, WMS etc
Our Commitment
- To Your Future: Fully-vested 401k match (up to 7% of total compensation)
- To Your Health: Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - All benefits effective from first day of hire
- To Your Wellness: Generous Paid Time Off (All employees start with 3 weeks of vacation which then increases with tenure in addition to sick days, floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays)
- To Your Education: Tuition Reimbursement (Eligible after 6 months of service)
- To Your Family: Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption. Partnership with Maven Milk to ship breast milk for employees traveling on Schindler business
Will you join us and elevate tomorrow’s World?
We look forward to receiving your complete online application.
For questions, please contact Christopher James Mazzerina, +19733976459
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.
If you would like assistance with the application process for this position, please contact the recruiter highlighted above who will be happy to help.
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