Senior Sourcing Specialist - Metallic

About UsInnovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place. Grow a Career. Build a Future!Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.Job PurposeAs the Commodity Senior Sourcing Specialist you will be responsible to lead the strategic sourcing, total acquisition cost, supplier relationship, cost management and purchasing strategy management. Oversee the overall commercial relationship and overall supplier performance to drive cost reduction and organizational initiatives. Create, execute, maintain, and continually improve upon commodity strategies for the commodities assigned; focused on current and future alignment of technology requirements, and achieving objectives in terms of total cost, lead-time, capacity, inventory management, risk mitigation, and overall supply chain effectiveness. Leads the development of these strategies in coordination with global colleagues and other functional areas (e.g., Quality, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Service Parts, and Logistics).Key ResponsibilitiesLead the evaluation and selection of new suppliers, development of existing suppliers, and overall supplier management.Develop competitive negotiations to drive cost reduction initiatives with the global supply base, while meeting capacity and quality requirements.Manage and negotiate supplier contracts and long-term agreements with preferred suppliers to ensure that market trends, supplier performance, and future business needs are aligned with strategies.Collaborate and build strong working relationships with supporting resources and internal customers (Manufacturing, Materials, Engineering, Distribution, global supply chain, and other functions as needed) to achieve plan, ensure adequate cycle time to procure materials, and escalate critical materials from supplier based to meet customer demands.Anticipate, recognize, analyze and solve complex supply problems, communicating to and involving colleagues, management and stakeholders as necessary.Provide leadership in and develop an understanding of and insight into the market for the commodities assigned; including industry trends, cost drivers, global pricing, lead-times, technology and manufacturing capability of company suppliers and suppliers in the market that best meet expectations and objectives.Manages annual budget proposal for assigned NAFTA AG/CE commodities/perimeter. Updates budget monthly and tracks performance against opportunities and risk projections. Make modifications based on changes in economics, raw materials, volumes, etc., investigates, and explains budget variances.Manage supplier relationships and performance to meet company expectations and objectives.Leads teams in identification of opportunities to meet objectives for supplier reduction, creation of value, supply chain improvement, and customer satisfaction.Supports, continuously develops, and trains team members to meet the highest possible standards and to ensure the achievement of challenging purchasing and company goals while demonstrating CNH's key performance & leadership values.Up to 25% of domestic and international travel required with little or no notice ranging from several days to several weeks at a time.Experience RequiredBachelor’s Degree - Business/Supply Chain or other similar degree program.6+ years of combined experience within Supply Chain Operations.Preferred QualificationsLean Sigma experience (green or black belt) preferred and/or CPSM/CPIM certification.Strong knowledge of corporate purchasing practices and negotiation strategies.Product cost management a plus.Experience with cost controls & reduction (VA/VE).Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong analytical thinker and problem-solving skills.Strong knowledge of raw material analysis and tracking systems.As part of the experience being required, applicants must have had the following: Experience in analyzing, selecting, approving and auditing suppliers for different product platforms within a multi-plant agricultural and construction equipment manufacturing environment based upon supplier capability relative to testing, designing, supporting, quality and manufacturing.Experience with the manufacturing functions and sourcing of highly engineered components.Experience developing and implementing commodity strategies.Strong negotiation background with knowledge of corporate purchasing practices and strategies that bring about closures of long-term agreements reflecting positive, future financial results for the company.Ability to incorporate co-design agreements, S.O.W. (statement of works), warranty agreements, etc. into the sourcing process and supplier selection.Proven experience in mitigating supplier delivery, cost, and relationship issues with positive outcomes for the company.Experience in Quality Review process, including ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Report), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).Pay Transparency​The annual salary for this role is $107,000 - $160,500 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)What We OfferWe offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:Hybrid work arrangementsSavings & Retirement benefitsTuition reimbursementParental leaveAdoption assistanceFertility & Family building supportEmployee Assistance Programs Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time OffClick here to learn more about our benefits offerings! (US only)US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal “Know Your Rights” poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.