<p>General Description:</p>

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<p>Develop and manage suppliers to support RTR sales and manufacturing activities.&nbsp; Provide technical and sourcing expertise for the qualification and development of suppliers.&nbsp; Control costs through development of a cost effective, efficient, high quality, lean supply chain.&nbsp; Reduce lead times and implement supplier pull systems to improve agility and customer service levels.&nbsp; Drive improved cash flow via inventory reductions and payment term improvements.&nbsp; Develop long term agreements, leveraging worldwide volumes where possible.&nbsp; Execute supply base improvement initiatives. Purchase necessary equipment and materials based on the requests from other RTR departments.</p>

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<p>Responsibilities:&nbsp;</p>

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<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Own and improve RTR supplier performance metrics for:&nbsp; DPOs, lead times, on time delivery, quality, delivery frequency and supply base reduction.</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Identify and develop key suppliers to support RTR requirements.</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Provide operational and technical support in the identification, qualification and development of suppliers.&nbsp;</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Coordination of procurement/sourcing activities together with European Procurement Office.</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Creation of formal bids and requests for proposals by reviewing specifications and spend data.&nbsp; Also, complete bid analysis to determine lowest total cost of ownership.</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Prepare and release purchase orders, appropriation requests and requisitions.</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Review of purchases for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements.</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->(Check of invoices for accuracy, modification of purchase orders and processing of payment).</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Negotiate, review, prepare (with legal) and award commercial contracts for goods and services.</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Contact, follow-up and internal reporting of suppliers&rsquo; performance concerning: product information, prices, quality, deliveries, service, order systems.</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Manage Emerson Inflation Model for assigned suppliers and projects.</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Assist with the development, rollout and follow up on European procurement procedures, processes and specifications.</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Support Engineering teams on new product development projects by issuing RFQs, recommending supply sources / manufacturing processes and meeting costs targets.</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Prepare and present supplier results to companywide audience as part of the monthly S&amp;OP process.</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Update supplier information in Supplier Master. .</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Participate in Perfect Execution initiatives.</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Travel minimum of 10% of the time to develop and manage supply base.</p>

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<p>Requirements:</p>

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<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Technical university degree;</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->At least 2 years of working experience in manufacturing procurement;</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Online auction experience is an advantage;</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Fluent in spoken and written English;</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Advanced Microsoft Excel;</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Analytical skills, negotiating and result oriented competencies;</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Flexible attitude, ability to communicate with all levels of the organization;</p>

<p><!--[if !supportLists]-->&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <!--[endif]-->Pro-active, able to identify and handle priorities.</p>
