Commodity Manager NPI

ref: TRL0422  Department: Manufacturing

Summary of Position

To manage all Procurement activity and requirements associated with NPI (IRAD & CRAD) and sustaining projects. Develop and manage project plans and identify / escalate all material constraints that effect delivery of projects to defined timescales.  Ensure compliance to the Procurement commodity strategy.

Main duties of this position

• Procurement department lead in cross-functional project teams to support new bids, proposals and NPI (IRAD & CRAD) programs.
• NPI BOM analysis for lead-time / risk assessment and to work across the Procurement team to mitigate the impact of long lead and obsolescence at the design stage of product development.
• Produce red-line and risk registers for new projects to identify Procurement activity windows and risk to builds.
• Ensure new projects leverage the incumbent supply chain where possible to support supply base consolidation projects and overall commodity strategy.
• Lead supplier research, audits, selection in close liaison with the DO, Commodity Managers and SQA department for new Suppliers required on NPI activity. Co-ordinate the CSR activity/register for new and current suppliers related to IPT / NPI
• Overall responsibility for the performance, development and mentoring of assigned personnel. The first point of escalation for supplier / issue resolution within NPI. Carry out performance reviews in line with business practices.
• To support the commodity teams in the design and development of effective and agile supply chain solutions.
• Escalate any constraints identified with supplier and/or deliveries related to NPI activity.
• Leverage supplier and market intelligence to identify new business / technology opportunities. Initiate action plans to identify and mitigate commercial risk.
• Procurement representative in the Product lifecycle and implementation program.
• Maintain lead-time matrices for all key projects.
• Review Draft BOM Amendments (DBA) impacts for NPI and advise Planning of impacts.
• Support implementation of Lean supply chain principles such as JIT, Kan-Ban, VMI, DLF etc. in line with the companies overall manufacturing strategy.
• Provide Procurement expertise across the business, and support execution of a common approach across all commodity groups.
• Support supplier audits process for new and emerging suppliers identified within NPI processes.
• Support development of commodity roadmap and vendor consolidation programs across the supply base.
• Manage external BOM scrub agents to identify risk of obsolescence
• Provide support to the Procurement department in contract / supply agreements negotiations.
• Support the Sub-contracts Manager in make v buy decision making.
• Produce weekly project reports for the Procurement Manager.
• Support the preparation of quotations/tenders, analysis of supplier bids, and award of contracts.
• Support the development and deployment of Procurement policies and processes, and ensure they are followed, with particular reference to ethical standards.
• Any other reasonable duties as required by the Procurement Manager.
• Proactively support company compliance to Health and Safety legislation through adherence to company polices, processes and practices.
• Ensure that all business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies and ethics codes of conduct Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by management.
• Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• MCIP's qualified.
• Recognised Engineering Degree.
• High level of technical knowledge and aptitude in electronic/electro-mechanical commodity procurement techniques, including volume discounting, annual pricing agreements and lean supply.
• Relevant experience in similar electronic manufacturing environment.
• Ability to objectively assess a supplier as a key member of a strategic supplier audit team, with particular reference to commercial, business and supply capability skills.
• Presenting professional supplier audit reports, with unbiased recommendations and/or corrective action plans.
• Previously demonstrable success at introducing world class supply chain solutions through the use of Lean techniques.
• Clear and concise understanding of NPI, with a track record of managing product and material/supplier transition from concept though NPI and successful launch into volume production.
• Project management experience with and across multi-functional projects.
• A self motivated team player able to operate with the minimum level of supervision and communicate clearly (both written and oral) with employees at all levels in a dynamic team environment.
• Good facilitator and leader of individuals or groups.
• Demonstrated ability work with design teams and project engineers.
• The ability to engender respect in negotiation with current and potential vendors.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, high volume activity and establish priorities in a changing environment.
• Working knowledge and experience of ERP systems, particularly MRPII.
• Fluent ability to use MS Office/Project/Excel and Word.

Special Features

• Must possess a full UK driving licence
• Occasional international travel may be required
• Self starter, able to work on own initiative and with minimum supervision
• Act as an agent for change
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (both written and oral)
• Team player
• Good leader
• Good attention to detail
• Passionate about manufacturing and best practice
• Respectful to others

 

To apply for the position above contact us at personnel.trl@l-3com.com.