Introduction to AM General

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions.

Site Location – Mishawaka Manufacturing Campus (MMC).

MMC is AM General’s main production campus and currently the production site for the legendary High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMVW or “Humvee”).

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with Material Integration and Materials activity to ensure clear identification of order requirements
• Understand supplier capability to ensure optimal sourcing decisions to meet best quality, cost and delivery requirements
• Compare competitive quotes for best value and negotiate cost with suppliers
• Work collaboratively with Aftermarket group to understand buying strategies and maximize opportunities for cost reduction/control and execute commodity strategies as established by the team
• Work with SCM supplier development and Aftermarket/Advanced/Commercial groups to identify/develop potential suppliers
• Complete file documentation to ensure determination of fair and reasonable pricing
• Source complex components/assemblies through issuance of contracts and purchase orders to supply base in support of order requirements
• Support bid/proposal process by obtaining competitive quotes, whenever possible, from supply base
• Enter and maintain all information in SAP
• Support AMGBOS by identifying cost avoidance/reduction opportunities and participating in continuous improvement of processes and tools
• Maintain production supply base at an optimal level
• Participate in a Rapid Improvement Event (RIE) for process improvement
• Interface with other cross-functional activities/departments
• Execute administrative duties, as required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• BA/BS degree in a related field (Supply Management and/or Business) or level of work experience attributable to the position
• Associates degree considered in a related field (Supply Management and/or Business) with identified path forward for completion of a 4-year degree
• MBA, CPSM, and/or CPSD preferred
• 2-4 years experience preferred in Supply Chain Management and/or a related Business field
• Strong computer and communication skills required (Word, Excel, Project, SAP)
• Teamwork skills required
• Analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem solving skills required
• Willingness to do limited travel (10% - 50%)

Physical Effort

• Light Physical Effort- Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, no physical strain

Working Conditions

• No extreme working conditions. This position requires one to work both alone and as a team in an inside work area while maintaining a regular work schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)