Sr Mgr Strategic Sourcing Mechanical - Supply Dept
Company Name:
Union Pacific
Description
Drive holistic category performance in support of Union Pacific business objectives. Drive purchasing performance and Total Cost of Ownership savings. Develop and implement category strategies. Develop category expertise. Responsible for portfolio of $100
million spend segments.
Accountabilities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for category responsibilities. Design and execute category strategy. Alert sourcing leader to shifts in category drivers that may suggest need for revised sourcing strategy. Lead and/or participate in cross-functional sourcing wave teams as appropriate.
Fulfill need for specific category expertise for internal customers and supply leadership. Remain current with market trends and internal customer needs. Identify and communicate new technologies and solutions. Maintain deep understanding of supply market dynamics for category.
Achieve annual value improvements for categories. Pursue cost levers identified by sourcing waves and category management reviews. Measure and track overall progress against performance metrics. Identify and adopt sourcing best practices applicable to categories both internally and externally.
Drive strategic supplier selection and relationship cultivation. Lead the supplier selection and negotiation process. Develop and manage suppliers for contract compliance and performance improvement opportunities. Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and internal customers.
Encourage the development of skills and capabilities in direct reports (Managers, Sr. Analysts). Provide focused feedback and mentorship. Promote team participation in training programs and at times lead training sessions.
Qualifications
A Bachelor of Science degree - Preferred emphasis in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or Industrial, Civil, Electrical Engineering.
A Masters of Business Administration degree - Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business, Engineering or Logistics preferred.
2 year(s) experience in computer applications - Proficient with MS suite of products, Access, advanced Excel and PowerPoint knowledge preferred. Basic knowledge of Supply/Purchasing system applications (i.e. CAS, MMS, PMJOBS).
2 year(s) experience in Finance - Solid understanding of business basics, including financial concepts, terms, accounting. Capable of conducting financial analysis with some statistical modeling preferred.
2 year(s) experience in the Law Department - Strong understanding of basic law, including interpreting general purchasing terms and conditions.
2 year(s) experience in lean manufacturing - Solid knowledge and understanding of Lean principles and concepts. Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma experience preferred.
2 year(s) experience in supervising - Experience leading and managing complex teams, support staff, managing budgets and providing coaching and development preferred.
4 year(s) experience in the Supply Department - 4
years in a Purchasing leadership capacity focused on developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives, project management, problem solving, process and productivity improvements, preferably in a transportation, manufacturing, supply chain, or engineering business.
2 year(s) experience in the transportation industry - Railroad or transportation logistics industry experience preferred. Knowledge base sufficient to understand customer core business requirements and system interfaces through which business is conducted.
Department
The Supply Department is the ultimate shopping trip with more than 7,000 stops and a $6 billion budget. The Supply team buys Union Pacific everything it needs, from locomotives to office supplies and computers to freight cars. Supply's decisions have a direct and immediate impact on finances and operations.
Company
Union Pacific is one of America's premier transportation and logistics companies, linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serving many of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. Generations of Americans have built successful careers at Union Pacific and in the process, they've helped build a nation - delivering lumber for our homes, food for our tables, energy for our power plants and the countless raw materials and finished goods that supply the American way of life.
Location: Omaha, NE
Closing Date: 11-26-2014Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Union Pacific
Description
Drive holistic category performance in support of Union Pacific business objectives. Drive purchasing performance and Total Cost of Ownership savings. Develop and implement category strategies. Develop category expertise. Responsible for portfolio of $100
million spend segments.
Accountabilities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for category responsibilities. Design and execute category strategy. Alert sourcing leader to shifts in category drivers that may suggest need for revised sourcing strategy. Lead and/or participate in cross-functional sourcing wave teams as appropriate.
Fulfill need for specific category expertise for internal customers and supply leadership. Remain current with market trends and internal customer needs. Identify and communicate new technologies and solutions. Maintain deep understanding of supply market dynamics for category.
Achieve annual value improvements for categories. Pursue cost levers identified by sourcing waves and category management reviews. Measure and track overall progress against performance metrics. Identify and adopt sourcing best practices applicable to categories both internally and externally.
Drive strategic supplier selection and relationship cultivation. Lead the supplier selection and negotiation process. Develop and manage suppliers for contract compliance and performance improvement opportunities. Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and internal customers.
Encourage the development of skills and capabilities in direct reports (Managers, Sr. Analysts). Provide focused feedback and mentorship. Promote team participation in training programs and at times lead training sessions.
Qualifications
A Bachelor of Science degree - Preferred emphasis in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or Industrial, Civil, Electrical Engineering.
A Masters of Business Administration degree - Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business, Engineering or Logistics preferred.
2 year(s) experience in computer applications - Proficient with MS suite of products, Access, advanced Excel and PowerPoint knowledge preferred. Basic knowledge of Supply/Purchasing system applications (i.e. CAS, MMS, PMJOBS).
2 year(s) experience in Finance - Solid understanding of business basics, including financial concepts, terms, accounting. Capable of conducting financial analysis with some statistical modeling preferred.
2 year(s) experience in the Law Department - Strong understanding of basic law, including interpreting general purchasing terms and conditions.
2 year(s) experience in lean manufacturing - Solid knowledge and understanding of Lean principles and concepts. Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma experience preferred.
2 year(s) experience in supervising - Experience leading and managing complex teams, support staff, managing budgets and providing coaching and development preferred.
4 year(s) experience in the Supply Department - 4
years in a Purchasing leadership capacity focused on developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives, project management, problem solving, process and productivity improvements, preferably in a transportation, manufacturing, supply chain, or engineering business.
2 year(s) experience in the transportation industry - Railroad or transportation logistics industry experience preferred. Knowledge base sufficient to understand customer core business requirements and system interfaces through which business is conducted.
Department
The Supply Department is the ultimate shopping trip with more than 7,000 stops and a $6 billion budget. The Supply team buys Union Pacific everything it needs, from locomotives to office supplies and computers to freight cars. Supply's decisions have a direct and immediate impact on finances and operations.
Company
Union Pacific is one of America's premier transportation and logistics companies, linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serving many of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. Generations of Americans have built successful careers at Union Pacific and in the process, they've helped build a nation - delivering lumber for our homes, food for our tables, energy for our power plants and the countless raw materials and finished goods that supply the American way of life.
Location: Omaha, NE
Closing Date: 11-26-2014Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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