Primary Purpose of this position -
- Executes sourcing strategies across multiple commodities in alignment with overall category strategy.
- Leverages market data, cost modeling to support the development of negotiation strategies. Supports contract negotiations. Develops efficient channels for capturing effective market intelligence.
- Develops relationships with suppliers focused on total cost of ownership, advantaged supply chain, innovation and continuous process improvement.
Responsibilities -
- Category Strategy: Executes sourcing strategies in alignment with overall category strategy. Leverages market data, cost modeling to support the development of negotiation strategies. Supports contract negotiations.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Develops relationships with suppliers focused on total cost of ownership, advantaged supply chain, innovation and continuous process improvement
- Organizational & Operational Excellence: Develops and nurtures internal cross-functional relationships. Develops efficient channels for capturing effective market intelligence.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration/Stakeholder Management: Actively participates in Commercial Council and serves as a key driver for accomplishing Council goals.
- Building Organizational Capability: Utilizes 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process and Enhanced Sourcing Tools in day to day work. Collaborates with peers and leaders within the Category team. Informal leadership to Procurement Specialists.
Basic Qualification & Experience required:
- 7+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or a related Operational function required. Previous strategic sourcing experience strongly preferred. Experience in a related industry preferred.
- Knowledge required: Knowledge of core procurement processes and strategic sourcing concepts.
- Skills required: Strong financial/statistical analysis, organization skills, strong Microsoft Access/Excel skills and/or other database programs, a team player, strong written and verbal communication skills, influence skills, self-directing, and ability to work in a very fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Skills desired: Foreign language, manufacturing process, mathematical modeling, international experience
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or a related Operational function
- Previous strategic sourcing experience
- Experience in a related industry
- Knowledge of core procurement processes and strategic sourcing concepts
- Strong financial and statistical analysis skills
- Strong organization skills
- Strong Microsoft Access and Excel skills and/or other database program experience
- Team player with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Influence skills and ability to self-direct in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
- Foreign language proficiency
- Manufacturing process knowledge
- Mathematical modeling experience
- International experience
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company match, and some materials describe automatic contributions and matching that can meaningfully boost savings.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage commonly spans medical, prescription, dental and vision, paired with wellness resources such as the GoodLife program and an EAP.
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.
