Description :
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Located in Moline, Illinois, the Deere & Company World Headquarters is both a busy administrative hub, and a tangible symbol of the company's values. On a 1,400 acre campus, along with several satellite locations, the World Headquarters houses the executive and administrative staffs of Deere's divisions, along with a variety of company-wide functions such as communications, finance, supply management, information technology and human resources. With more than 2,400 employees, this diverse population also provides organizational and strategic support for the company. From satellite mapping technology in the Agricultural Equipment division and GPS locator systems for construction equipment, to global interconnectivity across parts distribution networks —employees at the World Headquarters help strengthen the cause of progress throughout the enterprise. Appropriately, the Deere & Company World Headquarters stands in the city where John Deere opened his first factory in 1848. Both practically and symbolically, these facilities act as a foundation on which rests the rich and diverse history, culture, and organization of the global enterprise that is John Deere.
One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program. Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs—in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time.
John Deere World Headquarters is seeking a Supply Base Manager (Facilities) to be responsible for developing and managing effective on-going relationships with the Facilities Management leadership of our company to develop and manage supply chain strategies for building & grounds; electrical/HVAC; janitorial; energy & utilities; medical & safety; garage & mobile equipment approximately $300M in annual spend. And where appropriate develop consistent and complimentary strategies on a global basis. In this position, you will:
Lead multi-unit/multi-disciplined teams through definition, development, & implementation of strategic sourcing solutions.
Be responsible for project management for planning, coordination, budgeting, & implementing.
Conduct in-depth analysis of markets & supply base characteristics and drivers.
Conduct in-depth stakeholder analysis and assuring that all areas impacted are appropriately engaged in the decision and management process.
Direct involvement & and overall responsibility for outcome of supply base negotiations & supply agreements.
Be responsible for comprehensive project communication plans and assures plans are deployed and utilized.
Be responsible for benchmarking and integration of industry "leading practice" solutions for strategic Supply.
Be responsible for ongoing management and continuous improvement of strategic solutions.
Be responsible for supervision and work direction for associates participating on project teams.
Education
Degree in Business Management / Supply Management / Engineering / Technology or equivalent experience.
Required Skills and Experience
In-depth understanding of general contracting; mobile & non-mobile; and energy industries.
Excellent project management skills * Experience managing diverse stakeholder inputs.
Successful negotiating experiences.
Experience developing/managing contracts.
Thorough cost analysis capabilities.
Excellent communications skills.
Willingness to travel 25% National and International.
Desired Skills and Experience
Work experience in Facilities Engineering, Facilities Maintenance and/or Facilities Management.
Experience developing and managing large scale projects e.g. multi-unit or multi-divisional preferred.
Experience Managing Contracts and Supplier Relationships.
Knowledge and application of Supply Management processes and tools.
Experience leading cross functional teams.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. They may vary from position to position.