Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.
This position will have responsibilities for day to day management of our Global Procurement inbox; managing incoming requests and administration of procurement data, tools and systems. It will also require coordination, communication, system tracking, and verification of supplier compliance and audit requests with external suppliers. Additional support and partnership with the cross-functional teams will be required with IT, finance and procurement.
- PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Managing, motivating and distributing tasks among procurement team members to maintain data clarity, integrity and ensure processes are followed.
- Administrator for procurement tools such as JDE, powerBI reports, and supplier contact information.
- Assist in training activities and drive communication and clarity internally to ensure Stoneridge has a clear understanding internally of what procurement process & procedures to be followed.
- Assist in other special projects and business initiatives as requested by the Procurement Management teams
- Assist in maintaining up-to-date vendor records, contracts, and compliance documentation.
- Analyze procurement data to identify trends and process improvement.
- Assist in implementing procurement policies, tools, and systems for greater efficiency.
- Develop dashboards and reports to track KPIs
- Collaborate cross functionally to improve procurement systems and reporting capabilities
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management or Finance
Two years of work experience in one or more of the following areas: Manufacturing, Finance, Project Management, Release Management
- Previous experience with data management, specifically in procurement or a production environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven track record for driving change.
- Knowledge of automotive products and development
- Fluent oral / written skills in English (Spanish would be beneficial)
- Familiarity with project management approaches and tools
- Experience establishing business processes and auditing for compliance.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong analytic skills and common sense logistical sense, and the ability to effectively work with employees at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be flexible, and drive the business forward
- Strong attention to detail
- Persistance in following up- and following through
- Communications, Training, Culture and Org design in the execution of the change Management plans
- Strong Project Management capability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
