Supplier Development Engineer

7 days ago

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Amcor plc Full time
Job Title: Supplier Development Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Supplier Development Engineer to join our team at Amcor plc. As a key member of our global procurement organization, you will play a critical role in identifying, developing, and onboarding strategic low-cost country (LCC) suppliers to drive competitive cost advantage, innovation, and supplier footprint optimization for Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with Procurement Excellence Manager, Category Managers, and key cross-functional stakeholders to identify and develop strategic LCC suppliers.
  • Develop and implement capital equipment, tooling, and equipment mechanical spare parts category strategies in alignment with Business Group (BG) priorities and timing expectations.
  • Engage and collaborate with functional/operational stakeholders and other subject matter experts to ensure category sourcing strategy is aligned and capitalizes on supplier's technology/product roadmaps to drive innovation and growth.
  • Understand and document in a cost breakdown all the cost components related to above platforms, tools, and services to identify cost savings and capital expenditure opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain a portfolio of cost-saving projects that meet Amcor targets for spend and working capital reductions and cash maximization.
  • Leverage current supply base and identify/evaluate globally new suppliers that meet Amcor performance standards and compliance requirements.
  • Drive cross-functional teams including but not limited to Operations, Operations Engineering, Product Development, Quality, and other functions in this undertaking.
  • Primarily in Mexico, identify, manage, and implement multiple capital equipment, tooling, equipment mechanical spare parts as the priority, supplier development, and onboarding projects.
  • Direct Material Supplier development could be in the long-term scope. These will range from small to large suppliers.
  • Works with broad objectives, limited specification maturity, multiple variables under limited guidelines and oversight.
  • Coordinate project implementation activity with the Category Managers, Plant leadership, along with Quality, Operations, Operations Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance central functions.
  • Anticipate and identify supply and business continuity risk and supports developing mitigation plans with category and cross-functional teams.
  • Publish regular status reports outlining project status, risks, and issues and effectively present and communicate with senior leadership.
  • Create and implement continuous improvement of specifications, and end-to-end program processes to improve business efficiency and elimination of waste.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering field.
  • 10+ years strong engineering and manufacturing experience (Capital Equipment, tooling, mechanical spare parts / experience with special focus on cost reduction and lean operations) preferably in developing LCC suppliers.
  • 3+ years of accomplished project management experience.
  • Industry knowledge a plus - Products, plant operations, equipment, technology, etc.
  • Supplier knowledge for Capital Equipment, tooling, mechanical spare parts in Mexico.
  • Maintenance experience with equipment and tooling in the plastic industry including Injection Molding, Blow Molding, One Step (combined injection and blow), Extrusion Blow Molding, etc.
  • General knowledge of plant equipment, drying, and material handling systems, integrated robotic systems, conveyors, and palletizers is also desired.
  • Proven experience in developing cost models, managing multiple projects, multiple resources, and complex projects.
  • Proven strong interpersonal skills to communicate project plans, goals, and objectives and coordinate resources to complete projects within scope.
  • Proven ability to communicate, influence others, and manage multiple resources, most of whom do not report to the project manager.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and SAP.
Preferred but not required:
  • English language capability.
  • 25% travel.
Relationships:
  • Build and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders as trusted advisor on strategic and tactical strategies and actions.
  • Build strong rapport with suppliers to position ARP as a preferred and trusted business partner.
  • Work closely with the Amcor Engineering team to establish alignment with strategy and enable changes necessary to drive improvements.
  • Collaborate closely with relevant departments to ensure understanding and compliance with key procurement strategies.
Equipment, Tooling, Resins, Technology, and Vendors:
  • Segments: Beverage, Food, Spirits & Wine, Healthcare, and Home & Personal care, Dairy & Nutrition.
  • Injection Mold Equipment, Tools, and Vendors: Husky, StackTeck, SIPA, Engel, and other players.
  • Blow Mold Equipment, Tools, and Vendors: Sidel, Techlong, Krones, Roeders, and other players.
  • One Step Equipment, Tools, and Vendors: Nissei, Big 3, R&D, and other players.
  • IBM (injection blow molding) machines and vendors: Mechanoplastica, Jomar, Uniloy.
  • EBM (extrusion blow molding) - machines and vendors: EBM shuttle - Kautex, Bekum, etc.
  • Resins: PET, rPET, Polypropylene, LDPE, LLDPE, and HDPE resins.

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