Tenneco, Inc. has recently acquired Federal Mogul. The strategic combination of Tenneco’s Ride Performance business with Federal-Mogul’s Motorparts business will establish a global aftermarket leader with an impressive portfolio of some of the strongest brands in the aftermarket including Monroe®, Walker®, Wagner®, Champion®, Fel-Pro® and MOOG®.  The company’s broader aftermarket product coverage, stronger distribution channels, and enhanced channel development will strengthen its position in established and high growth markets (China and India), and drive success through new mobility models and capturing evolving e-commerce opportunities.

We are looking for a New Product Introduction (NPI) Buyer that will lead new product implementation sourcing efforts for specific commodities with in the Braking division. This person will become a valued member of our Braking division where we strive to promote from within wherever possible; therefore, opportunities for advancement are strong.

We are ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role.  You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with the hiring manager.  We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 This position will directly report to the Global Steel Components Commodity Manager. This position will direct and control the purchasing efforts for the Steel Components Commodity predominantly for all of FM’s Braking facilities located in North America. Annual spend will vary depending on the components, parts and supply base. In this position you understand and effectively communicate global business trends, current market conditions and drivers that include technological and business footprints of the Steel Components Commodity. Define supplier strategy and negotiate contracts.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Understand and effectively communicate to internal / external stakeholders global business trends & drivers (technological, market dynamics & business footprints)
• Segment and define supply base to support trends and drivers
• Collect cost breakdowns from incumbent and potential new suppliers to enlarge pricing structure knowledge and visibility
• Possess knowledge of supply market trends and characteristics (e.g., associations, trade publications and indexes, etc.)
• Develop and define commodity strategies to achieve corporate, purchasing & BU goals / objectives 
• Should include supply base rationalization, development & spend management/segmentation for geographic considerations, Best Cost Sourcing (BCS), Localization objectives, BU/plant-specific needs, new technologies, marketing/product strategies and cost management goals
• Facilitate commodity strategy meetings to cross-functional/cross-business audience
• Act as the Business Plan, forecast and strategic plan manager for the BU
• Utilize commodity expertise and Commodity strategies to create/update Business Plans and Strategic Plan Metrics: incl. Cost reduction, interim negotiations, BCS objectives, supplier performance objectives, advanced technology drivers
• Serve as single-point-of-contact for Plan development, forecasts and reconciliation
• Provide recover mechanisms for cost drives, when necessary
• Develop Supplier Partnerships/Strategic Alliances as necessary to support/enhance commodities strategies
• Serve as focal point for escalation of all supplier relationship issues
• Drive supplier approval process
• Maintain supplier status relating to scorecards, business drivers and developmental needs (where applicable)
• Manage/drive commodity review of projects for all relevant commodity activities
• Manage ad hoc cross-functional teams (incl. BU and Purchasing functions)
• Manage/drive supply base consolidation and rationalization to increase negotiation leverage and efficiency
• Utilize supply base knowledge to manage risk to supply potentially caused by financial instability or insolvency at individual suppliers or related to supplier’s customer bankruptcy proceedings
• Capitalize on all purchasing opportunities, future & current, to create the highest leverage across commodities
• Set negotiation strategy and direction for commodity negotiation settings, include appropriate team members
• Manage cost recovery, as necessary
• Drive cash flow improvements initiatives (payment terms negotiations, consignment stock agreements, stock level rationalization, shortening LT, etc.)
• Enforce Federal-Mogul Corporation supplier requirements
• As Contract Sponsor, negotiate, create, maintain & enforce all commodity supplier contracts
• Maintain price tables and/or manage requisitions for pricing related to commodity contracts/negotiations
• Determine contract turnover levels and related criteria for approval. Store contracts according to Federal-Mogul Corporation policy
• Coordinate with Federal-Mogul Corporation legal team to ensure contractual obligations minimize risk to the Company
• Purchasing participant on Advanced Technology projects related to commodities – negotiate upfront with supplier technology partners to mitigate downstream risk
• Utilize Advanced Technology knowledge to set technological direction for commodity strategies
• Able to accommodate BU/plant-specific and geographical commodity requirements

Required Skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel to suppliers and other Federal-Mogul facilities as required for this position - Travelling 30% to 50% of the Time

• The authority to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities relating to the product, process and quality system and the authority to stop further work on non-conforming suspect product until the deficiency or conditions have been corrected

• Abide by the location’s EH&S policy endorsed by the local management, comply with the legal and other requirements and operational controls established under its EHSMS, work toward achieving established objectives and targets, and conform to procedures consistent with the ISO 14001 standard

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business or Engineering (Mechanical or Materials). A Master Degree would be an asset

Required Experience

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in Purchasing/Procurement/Should Cost in an industrial environment with a preference towards high volume manufacturing related to metal stamping background and proven experience with high level supplier negotiations and materials management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient experience in the use of SAP & Microsoft Office Software, with advanced level ability in the use of Excel & Power Point
• Fluent in English. The knowledge of another language will be an asset

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel to suppliers and other Federal-Mogul facilities as required for this position - Travelling 30% to 50% of the Time

• The authority to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities relating to the product, process and quality system and the authority to stop further work on non-conforming suspect product until the deficiency or conditions have been corrected

• Abide by the location’s EH&S policy endorsed by the local management, comply with the legal and other requirements and operational controls established under its EHSMS, work toward achieving established objectives and targets, and conform to procedures consistent with the ISO 14001 standard

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business or Engineering (Mechanical or Materials). A Master Degree would be an asset