North America Sourcing Leader
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Job Summary

Responsible for managing sourcing activities for Power Americas within the assigned commodity. They work to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness with our supply base. They also ensure that the supply chain can meet production demands.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Develop strategy: Create and implement strategies for sourcing in Nidec Power-Leroy Somer NA.

Manage suppliers: Find suppliers, manage agreements, and build relationships.

Analyze data: Use data analytics to identify areas for improvement in the supply chain.

Coordinate activities: Work with other teams to ensure supply chain capacity meets production needs.

Negotiate: Negotiate commercial conditions with suppliers.

Find solutions: Find creative solutions to problems that may impact the organization, ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Influence others: Influence peers and suppliers to adopt different points of view, driving supply chain improvements.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Experience as commodity SQE / SQA / buyer / tactical buyer / category buyer (2-3 years).
• Strong knowledge of the key aspects of the RFI / RFQ sourcing process.
• Supplier development experience.
• Ability to understand value stream, cost drivers, and how to break down cost structures.
• Results-driven, self-starter, problem solver with proven ability to drive projects to successful completion.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Additional Job Details

Professional - P3

Organizational Impact: Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within the team with direct impact on departmental or job family results. Established professional; works under limited supervision. Works independently on moderately complex projects/assignments and contributes to setting objectives or goals of projects and assignments within the team.

Communication & Influence: Communicates with employees within and occasionally outside the department or job family on matters that require explanation, interpretation, and/or advising; may communicate with external clients or partners depending on the job area. Influences employees within the department at an operational level regarding concepts or practices and some advisement on approaches.

Innovation & Complexity: Responsible for making moderate improvements of processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to team performance. Problems faced are difficult and mildly complex, typically impacting the job family and/or multiple teams.

Leadership & Talent Management: Provides assistance and training to other employees. May lead significant parts of moderately complex projects or processes.

Knowledge & Experience: Requires advanced job knowledge and demonstrated competence within the department, typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience are required.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, visit: EEOC Self-Print Poster

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party agencies without pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team. No fees will be paid to third parties submitting unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers.

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