About NCR
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leader in transforming, connecting and running technology platforms for self-directed banking, stores and restaurants. NCR is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., with 38,000 employees globally. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
TITLE: Commodity Manager III
LOCATION: London, England
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR’s assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming and public sector organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
POSITION SUMMARY & KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Position accountable for service parts and spares sourcing activities in coordination with strategic Sourcing policies, procedures, and practices
- Responsible for managing and/or proactively driving supplier selection, assessment, contract negotiations, contract performance, supply base consolidations, quality improvements, cost reductions, and other critical performance metrics.
- Provide escalation support to regional tactical procurement teams and assist with price discrepancies, Expedites, PPV, MOQ, EOL, and LTB analysis.
- Support MASP planners and act as interface to assigned end-customers on special projects and NPI activities.
- Ability to multi-task is a fast-paced environment and to bring organization and control to ambiguous tasks in support of current production and legacy product support.
- Responsible for reviewing/establishing strategic relationships with large to medium size Repair suppliers, performing supplier's audits, and identifying strategic sourcing initiatives (with actionable/measurable goals/objectives)
- Performs make vs. buy analysis, drive lead-time compression, manage advance exchange inventories, inventory reduction programs, cycle time improvements, security of supply, continuous improvement, BCP’s, EDI, and procurement/engineering collaboration.
- Implement a rigorous and disciplined process for managing the supply base including leading periodic business reviews, monitoring, and managing supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, technology, service, and leadership), managing supplier relationships, performing root cause analysis and resolution, developing and monitoring supplier improvement plans, and drive significant change in the sourcing processes via e-commerce tools, supplier scorecards, supplier consolidation, etc.
- Maintain the highest standards of financial and process controls for local and global compliance.
- Utilize continuous improvement logic and methods to drive efficiency across all operations.
- Participates in cross-functional teams, task forces, and global Kaizen events.
- Identifies new sourcing/supplier solutions and in parallel phase-out marginal or niche suppliers, while ensuring contentious parts supply
- Participates in regional strategic planning efforts and cross-functional leadership teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline
- 10 - 15 years related experience including people management experience.
- Strong forecasting, negotiations, and contract management skills, including a working understanding of contractual terms and conditions and risk mitigation
- Understanding of the legalities of ethical purchasing behaviors and the ability to work with Legal on assuring those aspects
- Ability to indirectly influence and lead cross-organizational and/or cross-functional teams, including a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally (e.g., engineering teams) at all organizational levels and/or with outside professionals.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving/trouble-shooting, communications, presentation, and problem-solving/trouble-shooting skills
- Effective time/resource management and project management skills/capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of and experience with ERP systems
- Financial acumen a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree
- Competency in and working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, pull systems, and inventory reduction methods, as well as overall supply chain and inventory strategies & practices
- APICS or ISM Certification (e.g., CPIM, CIRM, CSCM, C.P.M.)
EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is NCR's commitment to diversity. NCR is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, culture and physical ability. Every individual at NCR has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.
Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR employees, or any NCR facility. NCR is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.
EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is NCR's commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. NCR is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at NCR has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.
Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR employees, or any NCR facility. NCR is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.