Sr Design Engineer

The Global Commodity Manager is responsible for managing supplier relationships, and developing strategies for a wide range of commodities (spend categories) across multiple business units and product groups to achieve the best value for Tenneco. This person will lead cross functional commodity (spend category) teams to implement strategies, and will also manage a staff of commodity buyers and clerical support.

• Planning, organization and target setting:
  • Assists with development of and executes an operational AOP and multi-year strategic plan.
• Controlling / Managing / Problem Solving:
  • Manage commodity savings and strategies for areas of responsibility.
  • Manage the strategic sourcing decision process.
  • Champion cross functional VA/VE and TVM activity between Tenneco and suppliers.
  • Serve as the lead negotiator for Tenneco during difficult or senior level negotiations.
  • Cultivate and direct a team of commodity managers, buyers and clerical staff to achieve department objectives.
• Task Execution:
  • Drive activity to identify and source low cost country suppliers.
  • Liaison to business units and manufacturing plants as assigned.
  • Ensure department and suppliers comply with GSCM policies and procedures.
• Communication and Reporting:
  • Drive department improvement in BOS metrics (quality, delivery, service and cost).
  • Manage and administer all compensation, performance alignment objectives, individual development plans and training requirements with each direct report.

• Challenges the status quo and champions new initiatives
• Acts as a catalyst for change and stimulates others to change
• Paves the way for needed changes and manages implementation effectively
• Use facts, data, analytical tools to evangelize change in process and behaviors

• Communicates and reinforces the vision of the organization
• Sets high performance standards
• Projects and instills confidence and commitment to exceed performance standards
• Lead by example in driving best business practices

• Assigns clear authority and accountability
• Directs change while maintaining operating effectiveness
• Establish and accept challenging goals
• Monitors results and delivers on commitments

• Attracts high caliber people
• Builds strong staff and selects talent with diverse capabilities
• Mentor and coach others

• Overcomes challenges to make business succeed
• Displays enthusiasm for business and gets results
• Manage internal (Tenneco) and external (Suppliers) conflicts effectively, without fear and in a timely manner to achieve optimal results for Tenneco’s benefit

• Shows understanding of issues relevant to the automotive industry, organization, and business
• Keeps business knowledge current
• Understands supply-demand and market knowledge from various sources to develop meaningful business strategies

• Bachelor’s degree in business or technical discipline; MBA preferred

• Minimum of 7 – 10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management or related experience

• Ability to travel as required (estimate 10 – 20%).
• Strong leader of cross-functional teams.
• Corporate SCM experience with international business required (LCC preferred).
• Strong ability to analyze financial and technical data and reports.
• Excellent verbal, written and professional presentation skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills, and proven success working under pressure driving projects to closure.
• Familiarity with drawings, specifications, materials and manufacturing processes desired.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected class.