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Details Of Job Vacancy with John Deere
Posted on: Jun-29-2008 See all Jobs with John Deere |
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Position:
Supply Base Manager
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Job Description:
For additional Employment Opportunities at John Deere visit: www.JohnDeereCareers.com
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. View location information to learn more about the area.
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 to lead Strategic Sourcing Process and Center of Excellence for Gearboxes, Final Drives, and PTOs sourced globally and internally using a cross-functional team. Includes the implementation of strategies within the enterprise; supporting Product Delivery Process (PDP), Technology Delivery Process (TDP), and Critical Component Delivery Process (CCDP); managing supplier relationships. In this position, you will:
Use cross-functional team for developing strategies, gathering data, quote preparation to make fact-based decision regarding sourcing needs.
Lead implementation of strategies.
Be responsible for managing supplier relationship and performance, including negotiation of long-term supplier agreements.
Lead global sourcing team to develop and implement strategies designed to optimize to best performing, lowest cost supply base.
Define, resolve, and implement permanent solutions to systemic supplier performance problems.
Integrate suppliers into Product Design.
Lead and motivate indirect reports/cross functional team members.
Work with Supply Base Managers in other divisions with responsibility for same commodity areas.
Drive aftermarket implementation strategy for specific commodities.
Education
Four year degree in Engineering, Supply Management, Marketing/Sales or equivalent experience required.
MBA desired.
Required Skills and Experience
5 plus years experience within Supply Management specific to strategic sourcing.
Supply Management, manufacturing, or engineering background.
Strong interpersonal communications, and negotiations skills.
Fundamental understanding of business principle and practices.
Supply Management application and process knowledge.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%, both domestically and internationally.
Ability and willingness to travel abroad for extended periods of time.
Desired Skills and Experience
Understanding of data warehouse and business objects
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Fluent bilingual abilities in English/Spanish (Reading, Writing, Presentations, Verbal/Oral).
Demonstrated project management experience leading cross function teams of engineering, supply management, quality, and manufacturing.
Experience within a global business environment.
Desired experience/knowledge in the following commodities: Gearboxes, Final Drives, PTO’s or Castings.
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.
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Moline, IL |
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John Deere |
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