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Job title: Supplier Development Manager
Department: Operations
Reports to: Purchasing Manager
Location: Foligno
Job summary
Purpose of the job
To focus on building a continuously improving global vendor community that is part of an integrated and automated supply chain able to meet, and continue to meet, the requirements of our customers with competitive total cost of supply.
Working within an established team responsible for leading and managing the purchasing initiatives required within the new product development process and major product extension/enhancement programmes.
Lead material cost improvement (value analysis) through the product development process.
Specific responsibilities
- Develop strategic relationships with supply base
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Product Development, Supply Management, Material Planning, Operations and external suppliers
- Manage the material cost, lead-time, capital investment, design effort, quality and testing initiatives within the selected supply base
- Negotiate and analyse material costs and capital investments relative to targets
- Assist Finance in creating and maintaining product pricing models; maintain ‘project book’ of supplier quotes, correspondence, purchase orders, etc.
- Manage SQP audit process at suppliers and identify improvement plans (i.e., reliability, delivery performance and documentation)
- Identify and implement cost saving projects.
- Understand interpersonal relationships and impact of actions/decisions on suppliers and colleagues in all Herman Miller locations
Company requirements
Health & Safety; ensure that safe working practices are followed. Attend safety briefings, as requested. Take responsibility for your own and your co-workers safety in accordance with The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999
Compliance; ensure compliance with business systems, processes, certification schemes, regulations and legislation relevant to the scope of your role. Support internal quality controls and audits to demonstrate compliance.
Job holder requirements
Essential:
At least A level or equivalent
Working knowledge of all aspects of business operations, including finance, accounting, legal, materials management etc.
Languages: Fluent in English and Italian.
Preferred:
CIPS Certificate in Purchasing
Competences
Essential:
Strong negotiation skills
Highly developed problem-solving skills
Highly developed interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to influence and lead others without formal authority
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
Good knowledge of systems & process literacy.
Self motivated ‘Team Player’ with disciplined & organised approach.
Good Audit skills
Able to make decisions in isolation considering the business.
Characteristics
Essential:
Able to work under pressure and produce timely work.
Able to respond positively to change and adapt to meet new challenges.
Flexible and prepared to travel to suppliers as required.
Confident approach towards chairing meetings, giving presentations & conduct training at suppliers.
Company values
Leadership – leading by example
Purpose – energy and drive
Beliefs – integrity and trust
Design – problem solving
Connections – relationships
Growth – continuous improvement
Performance – achieve standards
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
What We Do
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