Generator Strategic Sourcing Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Drive key generator NPI programs till successful and timely qualification closure
• Define NPI project plan and hold GEV and supplier team accountable for the execution
• Own mitigation of any schedule risks for the NPI programs
• Negotiate and manage execution of all product modifications, customers specific configurations
• Ensure contract strategy execution (prices, delivery and quality terms) with operations teams
• Manage major fulfilment issue resolution with Project/Materials Team and the Suppliers
• Own and drive sourcing SQDC KPI metrics for generator OEMs assigned
• Maintain clean commodity taxonomy classification
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc management report outs
• Leverage cross-functional resources to maximize cost based negotiations where applicable
• Negotiate supply agreements and amendments with key generator OEMs, own cross functional deviation approvals and overall deal approval management
• Lock multi year capacity agreements and negotiate amendments
• Own timely and periodic forecast updates to generator OEMs on GEV demand
• Share periodic capacity updates of generator OEMs capacity/supply to GEV cross functional stakeholders
• Support make/buy and vendor to vendor strategy as decided with the Supply Chain Team
• Manage commercial issue resolution, cost recoveries with Suppliers
• Act as focal point for escalations related to generator OEMs
• Further tasks not involved in this Job Description that the immediate leader/manager assigns with verbally or in writing

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree (Technical or Business preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in sourcing
• Proven cross-functional project management leadership skills
• Working knowledge of Parts ERP Systems, including Business Intelligence tools (Data Warehouse, PowerSource)
• Strong skills in MS Office Applications (including MS Access)
• Solid communication skills and presentation skills in English and Chinese
• Ability to work in a cross-functional matrix organization
• Self-starter, resourceful
• Desired: Experience in Best Cost Country (BCC) supplier qualification, preferably in China/APAC region
• Experience in Electrical/rotating machines sourcing