Job Description:

Company Description

14000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

Full-time

Smart people.

Smart ideas.

Smart choice.

A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

Primary Objective
Responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies that optimize business partnerships with strategic suppliers that drives required performance objectives in quality, delivery, and cost for assigned commodities. Direct responsibility for supplier selection, contract and price negotiations, supplier performance management, and problem resolution. Also exemplifies Great ITW Leadership Attributes as a Supervisor of a Category Sourcing Team.

Major Areas of Accountability

Develop, communicate, and execute commodity strategy throughout the organization by planning, organizing, and controlling strategic activities to provide a competitive advantage in best value, lead-time, service, quality, and technologyLocate, analyze, and develop a consolidated best-in-class supplier base to meet current and future commodity needs. Focus on best value country, spend under contract, and total landed cost and/or total cost ownershipDefine an annual plan that consists of key projects to support commodity strategies and gain support from stakeholders. Responsible to track, communicate, and execute projects to planProvide commodity knowledge and market expertise for assigned commodity and continuously learn new technologies, processes, regions, and industry best practicesUnderstand and track the key input cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodities, provides countermeasure concepts, forecasts, and maintain costing and “should-be cost model”Direct and lead the negotiation and management of contracts/agreements for assigned commodities with medium- to high-risk/complexity. Assign, lead, provide direction, guidance, and coaching to the team on low- to medium-complexity negotiationsProvide escalation support to the procurement team for all major part(s) shortage(s) and continuity issues within your commodity base. Develop, monitor, and perform countermeasure plans and escalate to the Director of Global Sourcing prior to any major impacts on production or revenueDefine, train, and lead an RFX (RFI, RFP, RFQ) process for assigned products that delivers best value on high dollar items, critical parts, and large-scale quoting projectsEnsure relationship, development, and management of Key Supplier Leadership including integrated strategic plans and on-going cross-organizational continuous improvement efforts through QBRsLead new Supplier Selection process to incorporate new technologies, strategic advantages, cost down initiatives, lead-time reduction, and prevent dispersion of spend to non-strategic suppliers Exercise strong communication skills to ensure alignment with product management, engineering, and operations teams during implementation of commodity strategies.Ensure you are delivering competitive enablers for the business by providing the highest performing and lowest total cost solutions in support of commercial teamsManage assigned category portfolio and aggressively seeks opportunities for cost containment and/or improvement.  Develop performance metrics for the materials category.Benchmark and utilize best practices sourcing within the category portfolioNegotiate complex agreements with global suppliers that may include protection of IP, co-development, technology partnerships etc. Develop contingency plans to mitigate risk of non-performance of sole-sourced vendors. Additionally, negotiate blanket contracts to maximize savings over multiple years of spend, including performance clauses and all other terms and conditionsDevelop category sourcing plans and lead resources in the identification of potential suppliers, requirements documentation, RFI and RFQs, bid and price analysis, negotiation and contract award, and supplier performance managementCommunicate category specific metrics, leading indicator data, and external market factors that could impact cost and supplyConduct periodic reviews of vendor performance and establish goals for on-time delivery, quality, qualitative elements, and cost reduction.Ensure completion of resulting action items

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, supply chain or engineering and minimum ten years of increasing responsibilities in a custom or engineered-system manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience in leadership and leading cross functional teamsStrong business acumen and analytical capabilitiesExperience in at least 1-2 of the following commodities: fabrication, electronics, hydro/mechanicalExperience with strategic sourcing processes and supplier performance management programs required.Strong demonstrated experience with negotiations, influencing, project management, and communications is preferred Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and additional analytical software preferredKnowledge of quality management systems (ISO2000, AS9000, QS9000)Knowledge of SAP preferredCertified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt preferred, but not requiredAPICS CPIM or other supply chain management certifications preferred10-15% travel requiredThe position may require technical knowledge to include ability to read and interpret blueprints and CAD/CAM product configuration files. Knowledge of industry specifications for materials and processing may be preferred to help identify appropriate sources and perform interface between engineers and suppliers to identify cost savings, production issues, and lead time impacts due to materials, manufacturability, or supplier capability

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

Benefits & Compensation Information:

$125,000 - $145,000 Annual Salary with 10% Bonus Opportunity, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Since our people are our driving force, we provide competitive pay and benefits focused on supporting the physical, mental, and financial well0being of our colleagues and their families. Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support, from health, to retirement and financial stability. Specific benefits vary worldwide and are based on regional needs. Here are just some common features of the U.S. benefits program: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement & Investment, and more.

Compensation Information:

$125,000 - $145,000 Annual Salary with 10% Bonus Opportunity, commensurate with experience and qualifications.