Supplier Dev Mgr Sr

Why join us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Identify, develop and implement supplier and product value stream improvement initiatives with assigned suppliers or commodities. Work is accomplished through effective use and support of the strategic sourcing process, cost targeting, supplier performance planning, market analysis, Supplier development and value analysis/value engineering (VAVE) processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicate and apply quality and engineering concepts with both internal and external resources, as required.
• Cross-functional leadership in the process of conducting strategic sourcing for items or commodities with value from $5-$30 million.
• Demonstrated application of lean manufacturing via the HMPS philosophy and tools; coach the Plan, Do, Check and Act (PDCA) process and implement, without coaching, change-over, standard work, and material and information flow to highlight problems.
• Develop, negotiate, and implement contracts with value of $5-$30 million.
• Identify opportunities and collaborate with engineers and suppliers to implement VAVE improvements.
• Responsible for relationship management at assigned suppliers; understands how suppliers' operating plans must change to achieve Herman Miller's objectives and successfully influences suppliers to make the changes; works effectively with senior supplier management, as appropriate.
• Responsible for spends of $30-$100 million and at least $700,000 in annual, sustainable cost savings.
• Understand and apply formal project management principles to work, as appropriate.
• Influence others to meet milestones and coordinate work of others.
• Understands and makes appropriate trade-offs between people, money, and time. Leads cross-functional project teams.
• Understand and interpret cost breakdowns of suppliers.
• Based on facts observable on the shop floor, achieve agreement with supplier on current cost elements; uses understanding of the Herman Miller Performance System (HMPS) to build cost targets for future attainment.
• Use market analysis to understand global influences to the supply base and create strategies to leverage these dynamics for Herman Miller's benefit.
• Work may cross countries or global regions.
• Successfully build and maintain contracts and relationships which span country and/or regional borders.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors' degree in Business, Supply Management, Materials Management, Finance, Engineering or Operations Management or related, equivalent experience. Master's Degree Preferred.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred.
• 6 years in a professional procurement role with exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and commodities .

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of all aspects of business operations, including Finance, Accounting, Legal, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Engineering, Quality, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to do complex cost analysis and to apply Herman Miller Production System (HMPS) thinking to supplier process and value streams.
• Demonstrated successful negotiation skills.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skill.
• Understanding of prepared financial statements; ability to interpret and assign meaning to income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets.
• Skilled at working with individuals at various organizational levels within and outside of Herman Miller, Inc.
• Ability to think and act quickly, creatively and independently to resolve major supply disruptions affecting customers.
• Ability to hold one's ground when defending a sourcing issue with either internal or external people.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools currently used in the Herman Miller office environment.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.