Strategic Sourcing/supplier Development

**Company Introduction**:
Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

**Position **:Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Development

**Reports To**: Director of Procurement Arrow Off-Road Division

**Role Summary**:
Reporting to the Director of Procurement of Arrow Off-Road, **Arrow Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Development** will focus on strategic sourcing initiatives including identifying, developing, and qualifying suppliers globally to support business needs, vendor consolidation, cost reduction and supplier risk mitigation plans. Due to the nature of the business, off hour calls might be required. Individual must be capable of working out of each facility located in Guelph, Cambridge, Woodstock and Stratford and support suppliers globally.

**Responsibilities**:

- Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Development leads in the identification, qualifying and development of potential suppliers in accordance with the company values and processes.
- Develops and implements processes to identify, qualify and develop potential suppliers to meet Arrow business requirements, in conjunction with local teams in business development, engineering, quality.
- Establishes effective communication with suppliers, to ensure they understand the safety, quality, delivery and cost expectations.
- Establish and make recommendations for improvements to reduce vendor cost, improve vendor lead times, identify bottlenecks, and improve quality of the product.
- Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in Quality and Environmental programs (ie.ISO9001, ISO14001)
- Works directly with suppliers where Quality, Delivery or Cost performance, or business risk demands robust improvement plans or corrective action.
- Lead initiatives to consolidate vendors, reduce material cost of sales include direct material cost, logistics, packaging, etc.
- Support Engineering to introduce new parts in production, including vendor PPAP submission, adherence to timelines, effective vendor / customer communication, on time submission of vendor deliverables and signal approval to suppliers to start production.
- Identify potential risks in suppliers and broader global markets and develop, recommend, and implement plans to mitigate risks.
- Assure supplier understanding of program launch, PPAP procedures and requirements as part of development and qualification process.
- Influence and track timelines submitted by Suppliers and ensure timing of major milestones are in line with Arrow needs in capacity expansion, quality issue recovery plans, cost reduction efforts or risk mitigation actions.
- Support initiatives related to outsourcing projects from internal operations to supplier partners including supplier selection, cost, delivery and quality expectations and project launch.
- Functions as a liaison between suppliers and internal functions/plants (Engineering, Quality, Operations) to clarify requirements, facilitate communication and drive accountability for improvement actions.
- Coordinates and participates in the global vendor audit program which includes quarterly audits of key vendors using experienced personnel across the organization. The audits focus on vendor safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and capabilities. Issues are identified and corrective actions are followed up on to ensure improvement and compliance with expectations and standards.
- Gather, interpret relevant data, and create effective presentations related to key strategic sourcing initiatives and the supplier development process.

**Job Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain SCMP designation preferred.
- Process driven with strong analytical skills.
- At least 5 years with primary responsibility for strategic sourcing projects and supplier selection, qualification, and development globally.
- Be able to understand 3D models and drawings.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office software.
- Lean, Six Sigma and validation activities.
- Assure supplier understanding of PPAP procedures and requirements.
- Must have experience in casting, fabrication and / or machining commodities, techniques and processes.

**Skills**
- Work independently, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities in a positive team environment.
- Superb interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- Adapt