Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Electrification - CNH Industrial

CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company. Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, which centers on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its five core Brands: Case IH, New Holland Agriculture and STEYR, supplying 360° agriculture applications from machines to implements and the digital technologies that enhance them; and CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment delivering a full lineup of construction products that make the industry more productive. Across a history spanning over two centuries, CNH Industrial has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success, driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground. As a truly global company, CNH Industrial’s 35,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world.

This position offers exciting opportunities with the expansion of our Electrification domain to support the future technology needs, linking them to the specific components and systems requirements. As an Electrification Specialist, you will play a fundamental role in the scouting, benchmarking, and sourcing of new electrification components including batteries and power electronics to support the future developments in the Electrification area. The candidate will work closely with Electrification Engineering and SQE specialists to assess supplier commercial and technical capabilities. The candidate will also work closely with the other internal groups like Innovation, Industrial Design, Vehicle Electronics, and Digital teams, to provide the proper support and understand the needs.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of Supplier Scouting activities in the identification, review, and assessment of Suppliers for new electrification components, mainly battery cells, modules, or packs but can also include power electronics (DC-DC converters, DC-AC inverters, on-board chargers) as assigned.
• Maintain and develop Supply Base pool with all related Supplier activities needed (Coding, Data Collection, Tech Days, …)
• Drive Sourcing Process for Electrification components
• Support contract finalization with Electrification Suppliers at all steps such as NDA, Co-Development, Co-Design and eventual Supply Agreement
• Manage relationships with Engineering, SQE, Advanced Technologies and Innovation teams, Digital
• Attend webinars (conferences), meetings and/or conduct relevant business/technology database search to identify potential new electrification Suppliers and opportunities
• Provide regular progress updates to management on work progress
• Travel, as necessary, to other development sites and to field tests

Annual Base Salary range for this role:  $84,000 to $120,000 USD (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

This position is a Hybrid schedule with at least 2 days in the office per week. The position will require travel to suppliers on a frequent basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required - BSME, BSIE or BSTech.  In lieu of Bachelor's degree will consider an Associate's degree in same line of study with 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• A minimum of six (6) years of manufacturing/quality control/process design/project management experience with sensor technologies, electric motors, voltage regulators and HW electronics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electric Vehicle industry and supply base knowledge.
• Knowledge of electrification contract development, negotiation, and deployment.
• Strong data analysis and advanced problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to leverage industry specific software and data mining from ERP software.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and technical documents.
• Advanced understanding of terms, nomenclature and business models used in the industry.
• Ability to be accurate, precise and follow set procedures and standards.
• Excellent collaboration and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels within the organization and with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ability to travel up to 15%, primarily domestic but with the possibility for international.

CNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventive care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it.  Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.  Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives.  Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities. Click here for more information!

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and its supplement here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

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Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.