Lead Supply Chain program management activities for assigned vehicle programs, ensuring alignment with product development milestones, timing, and deliverables from pre-program planning through launch.
Serve as the Supply Chain point of view (PoV) owner, providing program status, risk assessments, and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Develop and maintain program workplans, dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor milestone readiness, identify risks, and drive timely issue resolution.
Partner with Product Development, Finance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and Program Management to align program assumptions, priorities, and Supply Chain deliverables.
Represent Supply Chain in cross-functional program reviews, ensuring effective communication and executive-level reporting.
Analyze program data and performance metrics to support business case development, financial planning, program initiatives, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Provide Supply Chain input into program milestone reviews to support informed decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement by enhancing program management processes, reporting, and cross-functional execution to improve efficiency, visibility, and program outcomes.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of Purchasing, Supply Chain, Program Management, or related experience.
Strong analytical skills with experience in data mining, business case development, and interpreting complex data to drive decisions.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite, with experience developing executive-level presentations.
Experience with Ariba, Power BI, or similar business intelligence and reporting tools.
Knowledge of end-to-end sourcing processes and product development milestone management.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet aggressive deadlines, and deliver high-quality results in a cross-functional environment.
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Experience leading sourcing activities for a commodity team.
Experience working cross-functionally with Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Material Planning & Logistics, Purchasing, or Supplier Technical Assistance (STA).
Demonstrated commercial business acumen with a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and driving process improvements.
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Qualifications.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
- 5+ years of Supply Chain experience
- Strong data analytical skills including supplier cost breakdown analysis and business case development
- System expertise in Ariba, Sourcing Workplan Tool (SWT), PowerBI, Qliksense
- Process knowledge of end-to-end sourcing deliverables supporting program milestones
- Proven ability to meet strict deadlines with high-quality work output
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong and concise communication skills for cross-functional alignment
- Commercial business acumen
- Knowledge of buying systems, policies, and processes
- Purchasing experience (Program, Commodity, Program STA, Site STA)
- Experience in Material Planning & Logistics, Product Development, Finance or other purchasing areas
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
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