Lead Engineer
CurrentAs a Strategic Supply Management Specialist i collaborate with cross- functional teams to implement and maintain supply strategies and supplier relationships to support current production and new product programs for Turf Care, Large Tractor, Baling & Mowing products.1. Lead and support negotiations with the supply base, ensuring the Company meets overall goals for cost, quality and continuity of supply.2. Organize and lead continuous improvement in terms of supplier relationships, performance and lowest total cost with the supply base utilizing Achieving Excellence criteria and other supply management tools.3. Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with cross- functional team members to influence and align on future product needs.4. Support the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process so design changes and product improvements are implemented in a timely and cost- effective manner.5. Identify & execute Cost reduction Projects to meet PDP AFE cost & Structural cost reduction of OFP machines.6. Lead Specific commodity buying to implement & maintain supply base plan strategy and support supplier relationship as PDP buyer for new product development programs.