Senior Commodity Manager - Semiconductors

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There has never been a more exciting time to be part of an automotive technology company like Visteon. No industry offers more fast-paced change and opportunity than today’s automotive industry. We are in the midst of a mobility revolution that will completely change the way we interact with our vehicles, reduce the number of car accidents and fatalities, and make the world a cleaner place. Visteon is at the epicenter of this mobility revolution. Two major trends in the automotive industry – the shift to electric vehicles and vehicles with autonomous safety technologies – have created unique opportunities for Visteon. We are the only automotive provider solely focused exclusively on cockpit electronics – the fastest-growing segment in the industry.

Company Culture

Working at Visteon is a journey in which our employees can develop their strengths and advance their careers while making a difference globally. Join us and help change the world and how we interact with our vehicles. Visteon is where the best technical talent creates the future.

About Visteon

Visteon is a technology leader in automotive electronics dedicated to creating a more enjoyable, connected and safe driving experience. Our platforms leverage proven, scalable hardware and software solutions that enable the digital, electric and autonomous evolution of our global automotive customers. Visteon products align with key industry trends and include digital instrument clusters, displays, Android-based infotainment systems, domain controllers, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and battery management systems. The company is headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, and has approximately 10,000 employees at more than 40 facilities in 18 countries. Visteon reported sales of approximately $2.5 billion and booked $4.6 billion of new business in 2020. Learn more at www.Visteon.com

Sr. Manager for Semiconductor Commodity

The Mission of the Role:

The mission of this role is to lead the development and implementation of semiconductor commodity strategies in the specific area of Microprocessors technologies that drive cost savings, improve product reliability, and foster innovation while ensuring a maximum competitive advantage for the organization.

Key objectives of this Role:
Focus on procurement of semiconductor direct material from external manufacturers and distributors while driving cost, quality, and commercial relationship management. Responsibilities include the leadership of a commodity buyer team with local, regional, and global accountability to ensure supply continuity, business profitability, product reliability, and optimal material cost.

• Develop and implement commodity strategies to deliver maximum competitive advantage.
• Support Commodity bid lists, track supplier performance, and source new business.
• Lead negotiations to deliver savings supporting corporate cost objectives.
• Benchmarking, rationalization, development, and management of critical and strategic suppliers.
• Support new business pursuits and maintain a database of key supplier technology capabilities.
• Execute best-in-class sourcing process to secure the sourcing nomination of optimal total cost solution to support Visteon programs, through regional/global supplier quotations, negotiations, and successful contract management.
• Identify new technologies and suppliers to give Visteon a competitive advantage.
• Develop knowledge and utilize modern purchasing tools and techniques to achieve successful cost-down activity.
• Work closely with Buyers, Program Purchasing, and Engineering teams globally to support market intelligence analysis, supplier and technology selection, and competitor benchmarking activity.
• Able to balance risks to achieve the lowest material cost within very tight deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Annual net PPV objective on impactable spend.
• Supplier payment term achievement.
• Supplier claims recovery.
• Peripheral supply chain support objectives (delivery, quality, inventory, pursuit support).

Key Year One Deliverable:

• Lead the creation and communication of Microprocessor commodity strategy.
• Develop Internal and External stakeholder relationships.
• Achievement of annual purchasing KPIs.

Qualification, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical Engineering preferred
• 5-7 years in responsible roles within a global business environment and procurement/purchasing and/or sales/FAE semiconductor experience.
• Strong knowledge of the semiconductor industry (Suppliers, Technologies, Components).
• Ability to present commodity strategy and performance results to executives and drive to closure key actions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams with focus and accountability.
• Experience in sourcing or sales and negotiating electronic components and using strategic techniques to achieve results.
• Proven knowledge of category strategies with a focus on semiconductor technologies.
• Effective negotiation skills
• Value Chain Analysis (VAVE, TQCM)
• Supplier evaluation/selection
• Effective presentation skills and Strong communication skills.
• Experience working at a semiconductor company is desired but not a requirement.
Key Leadership Behaviors:
• Lead from the front
• Inspire change
• Build strong teams
• Lead the market
• Strong business partner
• Critical thinker
• Visionary
• Resilient
• Perseverant
Reporting Structure: Reports to the Senior Director of Semiconductor Procurement

More Good Reasons to Work for Visteon

Focusing on the Future

Our company’s engineering platforms deliver scalable hardware and software solutions that enable the digital, electric and autonomous evolution of our global automotive customers. This strategy is driven by constant innovation, and you will support our efforts through your role. We are recognized across the industry for innovation. We have a strong book of business that will drive our future growth, along with a customer base that includes the leading global automotive manufacturers.

Company Culture

Working at Visteon is a journey in which our employees have equal opportunities to learn and advance their careers while making an impact globally. Join us and we will help you grow personally and professionally while you help enable the digital, electric and autonomous evolution of our global automotive industry. Visteon is where the best technical talent influence the future. Learn more about our culture here.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Visteon offers competitive salaries and benefits and an environment that encourages employees to develop their strengths and advance their career goals.

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