Business Partner, Supply Chain Manager - Mechanical

Main responsibilities

• Define and implement sourcing and procurement strategies for service and repair parts
• Collaborate with regional and global supply chain organizations to execute sourcing strategies
• Identify & execute cost savings opportunities in support of material productivity annual savings goals
• Develop business cases and ROI for cost savings initiatives
• Plan and execute RFPs and RFQs to support engineering changes, new product introductions, dual sourcing opportunities, resourcing, risk mitigation strategies and savings initiatives
• Drive new supplier/part qualification activities, from initial request through Supplier Quality Eng. approval
• Monitor and manage assigned suppliers to drive quality, delivery, and cost performance indicators
• Develop and maintain dashboards as applicable
• Enable strong cross collaboration with other departments and suppliers to resolve supply and on-time delivery issues promptly
• Act as the first escalation point within the OSC supply organization to address supplier delivery issues
• Lead and participate in process improvement activities within Otis and with suppliers
• Support weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements

What You Will Need to be Successful

• Proven experience leading sourcing projects and supplier negotiations
• Knowledge of ERP supply management / purchasing applications. JDE a plus
• Proficiency at MS Excel and executive presentations
• Knowledge of MS Access, Power BI and MS Project a plus
• Strategic planning mindset, coupled with analytical and tactical skills
• Demonstrated ability working with cross-functional teams and driving collaboration across areas
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential
• Self-motivated, team-oriented person with good interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication abilities
• Well-versed in related business processes, associated systems, problem-solving methods, and analytical tools
• Strong “customer centric” and “service oriented” mindset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a supply chain category management role for mechanical systems and components
• Knowledge of the elevator industry a plus
• Background in manufacturing sectors such as construction, automotive or similar is preferred

Pay

The salary range for this role is $114,000-$157,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.