About The Position

The Procurement Associate will be responsible for building short and long-term aftermarket strategy to support the Aftermarket RCD Business. The Procurement associate will establish a cross-functional network and fosters collaboration with suppliers, wider supply chain organization, engineering, quality, and product management in the aftermarket network.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain / Sourcing within large, international organizations, preferably in aftermarket or resales business
  • 3+ years of Advanced user knowledge in MS Excel & Word
  • 2+ years of experience in SAP and PowerBI
  • Ability to travel in North America, up to 20% (international as needed)

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in supply chain, Business, or Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in Sourcing /Supply Chain for Aftermarket.
  • Demonstrated track record of driving significant cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier optimization, and contract negotiation.
  • Strong analytical and market research skills, with the ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities while mitigating supply chain risks.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • English communication (written and verbal)
  • Presentation skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Certified in Six Sigma or lean Manufacture is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy for Aftermarket parts, aligned with the organization's overall procurement and business objectives.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify new opportunities, potential risks, and emerging trends within the Aftermarket HVAC industry.
  • Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection, localization, and relationship activities.
  • Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers to ensure the highest quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery of parts, materials, components, and products.
  • Negotiate favorable terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers.
  • Manage pricing with regional vendors to protect the organization's interests while promoting mutually beneficial partnerships in a cross functional sourcing environment.
  • Implement cost reduction initiatives and continuously monitor market dynamics to capitalize on cost-saving opportunities within the Aftermarket parts HVAC category without compromising quality.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Product Development, and Operations, to understand their requirements and ensure alignment between procurement and business objectives.
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, evaluate their performance regularly, and work collaboratively to address any performance issues.
  • Build and lead Aftermarket assigned vendors on a high-performing cross functional team of procurement professionals.
  • Provide guidance, strategy, and influence others.
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