Apodaca, MX Materials Mgmt 4 (N)

Requisition ID: 90044-0

Materials Mgmt 4

The Strategic Materials Manager identifies technical opportunities and executes material and supplier strategy with
an aim to maximize the material value throughout the value chain (from supplier to site).

The role will liaise with procurement for supplier strategy, execution and onboarding/exit programs and strongly
collaborate with different functions (Development, Quality, Procurement MS&T, Supply Chain, Product strategy,
ERC, Product & Project management), platform and sites to drive the execution of the projects.

Key Responsibilities:
 Defines Long term material / supplier strategy (across platforms)
 Prepares material 5-year cost roadmap
 Proactive assessment of new ways of working, involving innovative technical & commercial solutions by
identifying and onboarding the right suppliers.
 Responsible for centralizing, documenting and maintaining leading edge technologies / products & services
knowledge base for assigned categories.
 Act as SPoC of cost optimization program (PPV) in order to ensure overall competiveness.
 Actively collaborates in project execution, following defined material strategy (from supplier to site)
 Actively collaborates in dual sourcing activities and new supplier approvals end-to-end
 Actively collaborates in Material standardization and Regulatory relevant changes
 Actively collaborates in escalations for most critical material supplies by preparing/revising technical
evaluations of alternatives for business-critical materials
 Manage activities needed to deliver overall efficiency and productivity targets
 Organizes technical review meetings related to materials/suppliers where key stakeholders and technical
experts discuss common opportunities, possible barriers to cooperation, required activities and resources,
and exchange market strategies and trends.
 Analyzing specifications for optimization. Linking specification to customer value, challenging specification
confidently. Conveying messages clearly and convincing stakeholders.​
Essential Requirements:
 A 10+ year track record of success in commercial materials management for companies with best-in-class
fabrication, electro-mechanical systems, fabrication and engineering operations; with key vendor
relationships
 Minimum of 10 years directly related experience in the Manufacturing industry, with at least 5 years of
experience at a senior leadership role.
 Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
 Proven ability to solve complex problems and lead teams to solve complex problems.
 Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus