Job Description

Title: Regional Sourcing Manager - Large Fabrication Lane - Husky (India) Chennai

Id: 21580

Type: FullTime

Location: Chennai, India

At Husky TechnologiesTM, our success is based on your success. Our ability to keep our customers in the lead is based on building the strongest team possible.

Husky TechnologiesTM has a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships and a unique culture and values. We are dedicated to offering our customers the highest quality products and services and are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy. We are a leader in developing state-of-the-art technology and it is this technology base that uniquely positions us to serve customers who seek differentiation through solutions that provide speed, flexibility and maximum productivity. This capability is at the core of our mission and competitive strategy.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!

Job Description:

Act as the primary contact and relationship manager while supporting the global strategic sourcing team to develop, prioritize, and execute in-region sourcing initiatives that reduce supply chain complexity, achieve material productivity targets and support the global operations with best-in-class supplier on-time and quality performance.

Key Responsibilities/Areas Of Accountability:

Responsible for supplier on-time, delivery, cost and quality performance management within supplier portfolio
Execute high-level spend analysis and part level cost analysis to identify trends and patterns for global reporting and communicating areas of cost savings opportunity
Lead change management exercises that impact suppliers within portfolio in support of sourcing strategy execution.
Act as the primary relationship manager within region and commodity portfolio
Project Management of supplier performance improvement, cost reduction, and sourcing projects in region
Support buyers and supplier quality engineers as the escalation point to suppliers within portfolio
Understand the requirements of all internal customers related to the specific commodity group and support those customer with resolution of any Supply Chain related issues
Understand supplier capabilities and capacity to secure uninterrupted and reliable supply
Understand commodity market in the applicable region and provide regional expertise & input for definition of global sourcing strategies.
Facilitate communication between engineering, operations, and suppliers for Supply Chain related issues and opportunities
Support supplier quality engineer and suppliers with supplier audit process and part qualifications
Establish & maintain procurement, inventory, IP and confidentiality agreements for existing suppliers

Core Competencies:

Drive for results - Stays focused on the critical few while effectively managing day-to-day tasks. Has shown that they are capable of setting and achieving long-term goals. Self-starter, with humility that sees the problem, and seeks out the answer. Does not require constant guidance.
Problem Solver - Demonstrated ability identifying problems, offering solutions and seeing corrective actions through to completion. Capable of working through adversity while remaining positive and seeking Win/Win solutions. See problems as opportunities for improvement, not excuses for poor results.
Communication Skills - Capable of building and maintaining key relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. This includes all levels of the organization. Strong negotiator, facilitator across disciplines, capable of aligning multiple stakeholders to achieve bold goals.
Technical Aptitude – Advanced level analytical skills with a demonstrated ability utilizing data to support decisions with empirical evidence. Capable of understanding engineering documents and familiarity with various manufacturing processes.

Technical/Professional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Machining, Castings, Forgings and or Metal background or specialization in the field
Experience with machined products / technology suppliers in manufacturing
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of tools, specifically Excel for data analysis
Ability to forge relationships both internally within Husky and externally with suppliers
Technical understanding of manufacturing processes an asset
Analytical acumen
Understanding of total cost concepts
Understand lean manufacturing principles; experience with process mapping
Comfort level traveling to assess and evaluate potential new suppliers, technologies, products
Prior negotiation experiences are an asset but not mandatory

Qualifications:

Education
Post-secondary education or equivalent experience required
Related Experience
5-7 years supply chain experience (ideally experience in the Machined products market)

Contacts & Communication:

Internal
Senior management, Purchasing, Engineering and Manufacturing team members
External
Suppliers

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky TechnologiesTM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks. No agency or telephone inquiries please.