Job Description

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for supporting Procurement activities for a defined commodity group (Mechanical components) from the point of customer award through end of production. Scope of responsibility may be regional and/or global (in accordance with Category Team alignment).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support strategic sourcing activities:

• ERP System (JD Edwards, Proceedo) database maintenance and integrity.
  • Manage prices: 1) Define initial pricing and ensure accurately reflected in ERP systems (JD Edwards); 2) Resolve or escalate changes in price due to supplier by utilizing the Price Change process; 3) Assist in annual Standard Cost setting.
  • Manage delivery terms and MOQ.
• Manage Approved Supplier Database is up to date. Participate in supplier qualification process.
• Manage prototype purchases (e.g. order issuance, delivery timing).
• Support Sourcing and/or Category Manager to source material to the required specification at a competitive price and in accordance with program targets.
• Participate in APQP activities to drive suppliers towards on time product launch.
• Ensure no disruption of material supply that will result in a production stoppage. Expedite orders to ensure on-time deliveries as needed.
• Support Sourcing and/or Category Manager to negotiate supplier compensation for non-performance (when supplier is at fault).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, project management or related field;
• 1-3 years of experience in Procurement, Logistics and/or project management related field.
• Ability to create and deliver clear presentations
• Experience working in global project team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact positively with all levels in the organization
• Good English language skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 15% Travel