Job description

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Global Director – Supply Chain Operations

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Global Director – Supply Chain Operations. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

• Set the strategy, standards and KPIs for Purchasing & Materials Operations in the plants
• Roll-out and train the standards and KPIs (including on-going training as required)
• Track, monitor & measure performance to KPIs and standards
• Continuously improve
• Build strong Purchasing & Materials teams in the plants
• Oversee the Purchasing & Materials functions across all Martinrea Aluminum facilities
• Establish, track, monitor and drive results for KPI’s, Corporate Standards, Policies and Procedures
• Corporate Purchasing:

o Responsible for direct and indirect purchases for our global Aluminum Business Unit, inclusive of raw materials, purchased components, outside services, MRO, plant services and Tooling & Capital.

o Exceeds annual cost reduction targets

o Leads all facets of sourcing for large global programs affecting multiple Martinrea plants

o Assembles detailed price and cost analysis to support sourcing decisions

o Support the CAPEX request and approval process

o Negotiates terms of contract, adhering to Martinrea Policies and Procedures in conjunction with Legal

o Leads Technical and Commercial Design Competitions with cross-functional teams

o Leads commercial management of Suppliers, ensuring adherence to the contract and obtaining technical and commercial improvements to exceed the Corporate objectives

o Ensure all quoting activity includes multiple suppliers in the RFQ process to obtain pricing, availability and delivery at or below budget expectations, mirroring the requirements of our Customer’s contract

o Provide continual assessment of the business climate, market conditions, monitoring supply risk, supplier health and develop countermeasures

o Co-Manage Key Suppliers

o Lead the development of Commodity and Supplier Strategies with cross-functional participation across the Fluids Group, emphasizing opportunities for commercial benefit

o Develops strategies which maximize global synergies, reduce overall capital costs and material costs and improve throughput, quality and delivery performance.

o Support Program Management and the Technical Group with the development and advancement of our Technical Specifications. Ensure Suppliers are capable to meet or exceed those requirements.

o Enforces 100% on-time delivery requirements, 100% on-time / on-budget launches

o Maintain a positive contribution to quality, customer satisfaction and company profitability

o Represent the Company in an ethical manner, being firm, fair and professional at all times

o Maintains supplier rating system continuously evaluating supplier’s delivery and quality performance

Basics:

• 10-15 years of direct Automotive Experience in both, the Purchasing and Materials area in a manufacturing setting
• 5+ years of experience with Aluminum castings is highly desirable
• Extensive understanding of MRP and ERP systems
• Strong in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.
• Strong negotiation and inter-personal skills, management skills, demonstrated experience in leading a team
• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in the Business Administration / Supply Chain Management Field
• Languages: English fluent (written and oral) Additional knowledge of Spanish and/or German is a plus

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD

At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in the purchasing/materials area in the automotive industry?
• How many years of experience do you have with aluminum castings?

Work Location: In person

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