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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.

Duties: The Strategic Sourcing Specialist at CNH Industrial America LLC in Oak Brook, IL will support the purchase of high complexity production parts for 10 North American manufacturing plants for the North American Metallic commodity group, specifically Aluminum & Steel Castings, Counterweight, Sintered Material for the fabrication and welding of our Next Gen Combine, Next Gen Sprayer, and Tractor products. The duties include setting strategic direction for the assigned Metallic commodity, participating in negotiations, helping achieve the budget through managed cost reduction initiatives, sourcing and closing campaigns, and meeting supplier rationalization targets, forecasting and reporting economic savings performance, negotiating price reductions or increases, driving long term agreements, conducting market test, awarding new business to maximize leverage, and analyzing various reports to identify cost reduction opportunities, and supporting special projects as necessary to assist in delivering commodity goals, working closely with the global commodity team (EMEA, LATAM, APAC). Supporting functions for new product launch initiatives while developing and implementing cost reduction and sourcing strategies through leveraging parts for new platforms to meet program timing, cost, quality, delivery, and strategic objectives. Developing and implementing supply base management strategies both regionally and globally that lead to lowest total cost in terms of quality, lead time, delivery, service and unit cost. Driving the selection of suppliers and negotiating and maintaining supplier performance to expectations. Negotiating, implementing and managing LTA’s (long term agreements) while achieving commercial savings and raw material recovery in order to meet or exceed material cost and total cost reduction objectives and support organization. Facilitating supplier/engineering VA/VE (Value Analysis and Value Engineering) activities in order to drive product cost savings and process improvement initiatives to achieve budget performance. Providing leadership in and develop an understanding of and insight into the market for the commodities assigned, including industry trends, cost drivers, global pricing, lead-times, technology and manufacturing capability of company suppliers and suppliers in the market that best meet expectations and objectives. Tracking, monitoring, and executing hedges at optimal raw material market conditions to minimize risk. Telecommuting permitted up to three days per week. Salary $115,295 – $123,750/year.

Minimum Requirements: Requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, logistics or a directly related field plus 2 years of experience as a Sourcing Specialist, Purchasing Specialist, or related occupation.

The 2 years of experience must include 2 years of experience with each of the following: 1) Negotiating with suppliers and purchasing parts for an original equipment manufacturer; 2) Analyzing reports to identify cost reduction opportunities; 3) Conducting market tests and forecasting economic savings performance; 4) Coordinating with global teams and supplier capacity management; 5) Negotiating price reductions and increases; 6) Negotiating, implementing and managing LTAs (long term agreements); 7) Facilitating supplier and engineering VA/VE (Value Analysis and Value Engineering) activities; and 8) Tracking, monitoring, and executing supply chain projects.

CNH Industrial America LLC’s ongoing employee referral program does apply to this position.

Interested candidates see all job duties and requirements and apply online at http://cnh.com/

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 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.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnh.com.

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.

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