Job description

Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for 40 market segments. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of over 10 billion euros.
We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.
Responsibilities

• Directs all commercial and supplier management activity for assigned commodities.
• Initiates and executes a strategy for supply base development and optimization by commodity.
• Generates raw material forecasts from complex sets of data and analysis of various feedstock markets.
• Manages all supply chain factors of total cost for assigned commodity and divisions consistent with divisional business plans.
• Coordinates with global counterparts to execute common, Global Market Analysis and Commodity Strategies (MACS).
• Development of material strategies that mitigate financial and business risk for the divisions.
• Initiates and leads material cost savings activities through divisional workplans.
• Leads make/buy decision process for assigned commodities.
• Acts as top commercial agent for divisional business unit with responsibility for all purchased material and services costs.
• Assures compliance to corporate best business practices for all divisional purchasing activities.
• Works closely with R&D/Material Technology teams to ensure alignment with the supply base and technologies.
• Acts as the primary interface with the supply base for all commercial matters.
• Creation and execution of Purchase & Supply Agreements (contracts).
• Creation and maintenance of mutual non-disclosure agreements with the supply base.
• Responsible & accountable for successful completion of managing cost and completing key assignments and projects as defined by direct manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, business or equivalent.
• Recent college graduate to 10+ years of work experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management with a desire to work in a commercial role.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent MRP system.
• Experience or knowledge of supplier portals (ex: Jaggaer Direct)
• Metals purchasing experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to communicate / interface across all organizational levels.
• Goal oriented with high self-motivation and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated potential to advance to positions of greater responsibility and impact.
• High energy, good presence.
• Team player.
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
• Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
• Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

Some of your Benefits
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help
Diversity & Inclusion: Enter a diversity-driven world of innovation
Health insurance: Insurance: backstop protection against health risks
Training / Career development: Programs to supercharge skills and expertise
Vacation: Time off to refresh and recharge
Additional Information
Sebrina Hicks
+1 (734) 470-8577
sebrina.hicks@fnst.com
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Job Type: Full-time

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