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Kelvion Holding GmbH

Sr Sourcing Associate

Kelvion Holding GmbH, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955

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POSITION SUMMARY

Support Kelvion's business strategy by developing and managing a supply base that can provide Kelvion with the best value, highest quality, and lowest total cost supply chain solution in order to secure a sustainable competitiveness advantage and support the recognition of Kelvion as quality and technology leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Assure the deployment and execution of the

objectives

and directives assigned by the Sourcing Manager Americas and/or Group EVP Supply Chain. Understand the supply

Market

evolution: threats, opportunities, and technological trends. Inform other affected areas in the company. Lead the activities related to adequately maintain the

contractual base

relative to the spend under his/her direct responsibility by establishing new contracts or modifications of existing ones according to the established decision levels. Lead the nomination process of

new suppliers

and their respective contract agreements according to the established process. Assure the necessary input and

support

to the regional and global Supply Chain organizations in the operational requirements of the affected plants and on the

sourcing

activities locally driven. Support the areas of Material Planning and Supplier Quality on issues related to

supplier

performance . Participate actively as required in the Supply Chain activities of the Group, preparation of the Kelvion Regional and Global

Strategic Plan

and annual

budgets . Assure that the necessary commodity sourcing activities and processes required by the different

projects

in development are launched and completed on time. Foster and lead as required the initiatives related to the

improvement

of the cost and supply conditions (lead time, quality, on time delivery, payment terms and others) of the Materials, Components, Investments and Services used in order to meet the company's yearly and long-term objectives. Lead in conjunction with the Global Commodity Managers the supply base

strategy

for the key Commodities in the region, establishing and approving the necessary strategic procurement agreements or partnership collaborations with suppliers following the established company rules. Foster the

innovation

initiatives of products and processes with the supply base in collaboration with the Engineering and Innovation community in Kelvion. Ensure the

alignment

of the regional supply base development with the company's goals and strategic actions. Implement and execute the

Procedures , Operative Instructions and Reporting Systems, so that the assigned functions can be correctly executed, results and information correctly consolidated, decisions adequately taken and intercompany communication facilitated. Represent

Kelvion regionally or globally as needed on matters related to Supply Chain. Helps coach and mentor sourcing associates and gives the necessary

feedback

for evaluation of other non-direct reports within the Supply Chain community. RESPONSIBILITIES - Safety

To help ensure that all our employees go home safely at the end of their working day. RESPONSIBILITIES - Quality

To ensure Kelvion's Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce. Will adhere to all quality requirements that are inside of the Quality Management system. RESPONSIBILITIES - Corporate / Site

Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Operational Framework To be part of & to promote Knoxville Standard of Excellence which incorporates high standard of ethical behavior, to promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and one team culture. All employees are expected to follow government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

(Write skills and qualifications needed.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

Bachelor's degree: Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Business Administration 5 to 7 years of experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly hand lift and/or move objects up to

50 pounds . Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires up to 30% of travel time.