**Job Description:** Evaluate, define & develop NAR MRO suppliers that could supply Torreon Facility. Lead & close commercial topics with selected vendors, define sourcing strategy and make deployment with Torreon facility main stakeholders. Support & Maintain supplier base upon ramp up and once in production upon escalation requests **Duties and Responsibilities** + Own commercial relationship with this supplier base, mange contracts, negotiations, pricing, asset management, deflation plans etc. + Establish and maintain reliable sources of supply to ensure timely procurement of all assigned goods, materials, and services. + Owner of assigned supply base and responsible for all management related to supplier performance. + Identifies and implements supply base improvement opportunities to support both short term and long-term production / product needs. + Completes data analyses and generates reports to drive spend visibility and identify opportunities for supply base optimization. + Build partnerships with internal stakeholders to gather and understand the requirements of their procurement needs; facilitate communication between business units, internal stakeholders, and suppliers + Participates in the development, review, and approval of supplier selection methodologies. + Develop expertise in applicable manufacturing processes and capabilities, materials, applications, and industry trends. + Prepares and executes RFP/RFQ's and analyzes quotations and bids. + Proactively coordinates the supplier selection and qualification process + Conducts, analyzes, and shares cost break down analysis to aide negotiations of per unit cost; drives best overall cost and commercial terms + Supports cost savings reviews, standard setting, commodity, and financial reviews + Conduct research on market dynamics, cost drivers, supplier business models, and historical spend to support negotiations for assigned categories and contracts + Manage supplier relationship including communicating risks/opportunities with cross functional teams + Support the building of long-term commercial relationships with strategic suppliers. **Job Skills Requirements** + Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/Logistics, Engineering, Business, + or related technical field. + Specific course work in purchasing, materials management, + engineering, or quality assurance desirable + Basic Communication Skills course/certification is preferred **Experience Requirements** + Min 2 years' experience in similar role. Experience working with MRO,Service providers, CAPEX, PO management, etc. **Physical & Environmental Requirements** + Willingness to travel domestically and/or globally (up to 40%). Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you need to contact us regarding technical accessibility of our website call 443-391-1542. This number is only for technical accessibility issues, not general employment or job posting inquiries.