Staff Supply Chain Manager, Thermal
- Strategy & Execution Ownership: Develop and execute the global commodity strategy for Thermal systems. You will be personally accountable for the commercial success and health of your supply base.
- End-to-End Sourcing Leadership: Lead the entire sourcing process for strategic components—from initial supplier identification and leading the RFQ process, to conducting deep-dive cost analysis, and negotiating and executing complex contracts and statements of work.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Serve as the primary commercial contact for strategic suppliers. Manage overall supplier relationships, performance, and development timelines, resolving critical issues that arise.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify and qualify suppliers that meet our technical, quality, and program timing goals.
- Cost & Value Leadership: Utilize expert knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., aluminum casting/forging, stamping, plastics, thermal assembly) to build robust cost models, drive should-cost analyses, and secure best-in-class pricing and terms.
- Program Management: Manage supplier development and parts availability for prototype builds and production ramp, ensuring on-time delivery and resolving any supply constraints.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior supply chain team members, elevating the team's overall commercial acumen.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is preferred.
- 8-15 years of progressive, hands-on experiencein Purchasing or Supply Chain, with deep expertise in Thermal Management systems (e.g., Battery Cooling, HVAC, FECM, Fluid Transfer Systems).
- Proven track record of developing commodity strategiesand personally leading complex, high-value RFQs and negotiations.
- Expert knowledge of component manufacturing processes and sophisticated cost-modeling techniques.
- Extensive experience with automotive part launches and serial production, with a strong understanding of product development and quality processes (APQP, PPAP).
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both internal stakeholders and external supplier leadership.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
- Willingness to travel 15-25% domestic and internationally.
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