• Contract Management: Assisting in the completion, closure, and recording of contracts and other supplier documentation will ensure compliance and streamline procurement activities.

• Sourcing Event Preparation: Preparing documentation for sourcing events will enable efficient and effective procurement processes, contributing to cost savings and quality improvements.

• Quality and Performance Goals: By supporting work that meets cost, quality, delivery, and inventory goals, you'll help achieve the company's operational objectives.

• Supplier Quality Improvement: Collaborating with supplier quality improvement engineers, suppliers, and category teams will enhance supplier performance and product quality.

• Cross-Functional Liaison: Acting as a liaison between procurement teams and other functions will ensure seamless communication and coordination, driving project success.

• Data Integrity and Process Improvement: Ensuring data integrity and identifying improvements for business processes will enhance the accuracy and efficiency of procurement operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Values Differences: Embrace and recognize the value of diverse perspectives and cultures. This will help you build strong relationships with suppliers from various backgrounds and foster an inclusive work environment.

• Drives Results: Maintain a focus on achieving results, even under challenging circumstances. Your ability to consistently deliver will ensure that procurement goals are met and projects stay on track.

• Plans and Aligns: Prioritize and plan your work to align with organizational goals. Effective planning will help you manage your tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.

• Action Oriented: Approach new opportunities and challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm. This proactive attitude will help you tackle issues head-on and drive continuous improvement.

• Builds Networks: Develop and maintain both formal and informal relationships within and outside the organization. Strong networks will provide support, resources, and collaboration opportunities.

• Communicates Effectively: Tailor your communication to meet the needs of different audiences. Clear and effective communication will ensure that all stakeholders are informed and aligned.

• Customer Focus: Build strong relationships with internal and external customers. Delivering customer-centric solutions will enhance satisfaction and foster long-term partnerships.

• Ensures Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable for meeting commitments. This will ensure reliability and trustworthiness in your role.

• Instills Trust: Gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Trust is crucial for effective collaboration and successful supplier relationships.

• Interpersonal Savvy: Relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Strong interpersonal skills will help you navigate complex interactions and build rapport.

• Manages Ambiguity: Operate effectively even when things are uncertain or unclear. Your ability to manage ambiguity will help you adapt to changing circumstances and make informed decisions.

• Data Analytics: Utilize data analytics to interpret and communicate qualitative and quantitative data. This will enable you to make data-driven decisions and provide valuable insights.

• Procurement Ethics: Adhere to procurement ethics to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure compliance. Ethical behavior will maintain the integrity of the procurement process.

• Procurement Policies, Procedures, Tools: Understand and comply with procurement policies and procedures. Mastering the necessary tools will ensure efficient and compliant procurement activities.

• Procurement Systems: Recognize and troubleshoot issues within procurement systems. Your ability to manage and improve these systems will enhance procurement operations and data integrity.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. College or equivalent degree preferred.

• Written communication skills in English, preferred.

• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

• Requires relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

• Experience using Microsoft 365 required.

• Prior Supply Chain systems experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Create Mactrack projects for GBPA updates as well as tracking the cost changes on a supplier basis.

• Create PPAP request and Source release request for VPI and current products.

• Create VPCR request and be the single point of contact for the sourcing managers and cross functional team.

• Create RFQs and send files to suppliers, including prints, technical profiles and CES standards etc..

• Handle supplier payment issues.

• Create GSARs if needed.

• Manage monthly TCO process for the Sensors category team by collaborating with the global sourcing managers and finance team as needed.

• Generate Ariba PO's as needed.

Job Purchasing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Office

ReqID 2408680

Relocation Package No

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