Purchasing & Supply Continuity Specialist - Senior

　　Description

　　We are looking for a talented Senior Purchasing & Supply Continuity Specialist to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Corporate/CBS Segment in Columbus, IN.

　　In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Executes complex buying strategies in accordance with agreed upon material buying plans, specifically focused on improving supplier overall performance and capacity ahead of demand. Conducts complex analysis of sourcing information and presents findings to purchasing and supply chain leadership for process improvement while maintaining high quality product and service delivery. Supports linkage between purchasing and manufacturing facilities and will serve as communication conduit between manufacturing and the suppliers. Prepares and presents recommendations of improvement opportunities and alternative courses of action to senior purchasing/sourcing leadership. Evaluates consistent application of sourcing procedures and processes. Supports purchasing/sourcing management in activities such as vendor management, industry and market analysis, process analysis, and model building. Leads analysis projects/initiatives providing coaching to less experienced analysts. Develop effective relationships with vendors and suppliers favorable for company business. Manages capacity, delivery and issue resolution projects. Support of engineering releases and other change management processes. Qualifications

　　To be successful in this role you will need the following:

　　Skills Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. Drives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Purchasing Policies, Procedures, Tools - Understands all of the relevant purchasing policies and procedures and complies with them in daily work; Masters all tools required to conduct procurement work. Knows how to access documents in the appropriate Document Management System (DMS) and/or who to ask if clarification or expansion of the information contained in each document is needed. Supplier Capacity Management - Leverages Cummins marketing forecast processes and data required from suppliers for capacity planning; negotiates capacity requirements in supplier contracts to deliver the lowest Total Cost of Ownership; links interrelationship between capacity management and product quality; assesses suppliers to ensure that they are capable of meeting Cummins total demand for both production and aftermarket. Supplier Tooling Management - Manages supplier tooling strategy by noting the impact on Total Value Performance throughout the product life cycle to accurate piece price, leverages Cummins-owned tooling procedure and ensures continuance of supply from that supplier or another by use of that specific tooling, by using proper Letters of Intent and bailment agreements; tracks and maintains inventory of which tooling Cummins has paid for and owns. Supply Base Risk Management - Minimizes supplier risk to Cummins by proactively mitigating risks through use of risk analysis tools and risk mitigation playbook to manage three key risks including continuity of supply, reputational risk, and risk to our margins of parts by minimizing disruption and services throughout supply chain; manages and leverages supplier selection and dual sourcing opportunities as a first line of defense against supplier risk. Problem Solving - Solves problems using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and recommended actions to prevent problem reoccurrence. Project Management - Establishes and maintains the balance of scope, schedule and resources for a temporary effort (a "project"). Education, Licenses, Certifications College, university, or equivalent degree in supply chain management or a related subject required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. Experience Intermediate level of related work experience required Manage supply continuity work for precision machined parts, supporting both production and aftermarket locations. Work closely with planning and sourcing counterparts on supplier performance issues as well as ensuring proper handoffs between functions to help ensure on time delivery. This role will also be working on various supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement activities top strengthen suppliers' capabilities. Compensation and Benefits

　　Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

　　Cummins and E-verify

　　At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

　　Base salary rate commensurate with experience, range: $84,000-$126,000. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage, and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

　　Job PURCHASING

　　Primary Location United States-Indiana-Columbus-US, IN, Columbus, Commons Office Building

　　Job Type Experienced - Exempt / Office

　　Recruitment Job Type Exempt - Experienced

　　Job Posting Dec 13, 2023, 11:01:28 AM

　　Unposting Date Ongoing

　　Organization Corporate

　　Role Category Hybrid - Potential for Partial Remote

　　Relocation Package Ineligible

　　Req ID: 23000BBM