o Manage RFQ process with suppliers shortlisted by commodity according panel strategy
o Define the sourcing Tactic in coordination with the Commodity buyer (RFQ, eAuction...)
o Negotiate with suppliers (coordinated with Commodity for sensitive / strategic contracts)
o Lead the global steering and sourcing committee meetings for the program, ensure supplier selection from list provided by Commodity Buyers and that the purchasing assumptions are optimized on a global basis, considering local and global sourcing options and selecting the option aligned with the cost models and performance
o Manage suppliers in program phase
o Representative of Purchasing in the Core team of the program. (Representing T&E, commodities and ASQ)
o Accountable for PMS deliverables
o Manage specific mandated suppliers when requested and agreed with customers
o Leverage PSP support for administrative project-related tasks, and ensure quality of inputs to PSP
o Track performance during the program phase for BOP and T&E until GATE 4: Cost, Cash, Quality, Delivery
o Ensure industrialization follow-up incl. Material cost and Material Tool ordering
o Negotiate and follow-up on Engineering Change Requests until GATE 4
o Accountable for validated parts transfer to plants
o Ensure efficient handover to Operations, Quality and Purchasing Productivity managers at GATE 4
o Accountable for budget (D&D cost, main KPI) realization for their Programs