Mueller Water Products
Responsibilities:* Be a business partner for the assigned Category, and Mueller Operations capturing the business needs, and pursuing it as expected.* Manage an annual turnover in spend, create and implement source strategies supported by a strong understanding of Mueller business.* Manage price/cost according to the company’s objectives and market fluctuations.* Develop and Implement Source Strategies. Understand the full business potential (best cost possible) and set up a plan to get there.* Operate as a functional leader for the purchasing dept. within the assigned value stream.* Supplier relationship management for strategic accounts. Develop and manage supplier contracts.* Understand Mueller manufacturing capabilities to lead make or buy decisions and executions.* Understand the business demand and identify suppliers that exercise the Mueller’s production planning, review supplier capacity, inventory and buy ahead.* Report (as required) status and support project team meetings, value stream meetings, steering committee meetings and stakeholders.* Play as subject matter expert for systems & technologies supply chains.* Lead the supplier development process when appropriate managing risk, developing supplier capabilities & quality and leading corrective actions.* Support Mueller’s supply chain risk management program, identifying risks and leading projects towards continuous risk reduction.* Work closely with Engineering to influence technical design decisions to meet technical capabilities, cost, and business objectives.* Ensure suppliers comply to Mueller’s requirements and policies.* Remain knowledgeable about all aspects of the value stream supply chain which includes economic & supply chain trends, technologies, legislation, environmental aspects, global tariffs, etc.Required Competences:
* Relevant procurement/sourcing background with demonstrated knowledge on electronics and technologies* Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team focused atmosphere* Strong analytical skills* Effective verbal and written communications skills* Ability to manage/lead through influence* Strong competitive negotiation skills* Ability to develop/create/manage RFP/RFQ process* Ability to advance plan, organize, and prioritize workload in order to meet project deadlines* Complete tasks within the requested timeline, with limited oversight* Global and diversity mindset. Ability to adapt to cultural or situational differences* Risk awareness and mitigation* Demonstrate relentless seek of improvement and value generation* Solid business acumen* Ability to learn quickly and manage sourcing activities in multiple purchasing groups as needed (technologies, manufacturing, services, foundry, fabrication, raw materials…)Desired Qualifications:
* BA or BS in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management, or relevant area* Min 6 years of relevant experience* Strong background in Manufacturing* Professional Certification in Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement or Supply Chain #J-18808-Ljbffr
* Relevant procurement/sourcing background with demonstrated knowledge on electronics and technologies* Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team focused atmosphere* Strong analytical skills* Effective verbal and written communications skills* Ability to manage/lead through influence* Strong competitive negotiation skills* Ability to develop/create/manage RFP/RFQ process* Ability to advance plan, organize, and prioritize workload in order to meet project deadlines* Complete tasks within the requested timeline, with limited oversight* Global and diversity mindset. Ability to adapt to cultural or situational differences* Risk awareness and mitigation* Demonstrate relentless seek of improvement and value generation* Solid business acumen* Ability to learn quickly and manage sourcing activities in multiple purchasing groups as needed (technologies, manufacturing, services, foundry, fabrication, raw materials…)Desired Qualifications:
* BA or BS in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management, or relevant area* Min 6 years of relevant experience* Strong background in Manufacturing* Professional Certification in Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement or Supply Chain #J-18808-Ljbffr