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. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!  
 
   We are Responsive       We have Integrity            We are Dynamic              We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the sourcing, delivery, and quality of material spend, in support of pre-production builds and low volume production builds at TEC location
• Program Manages and leads day-to-day activities for the Business Unit groups while acting as the interface between the SCM team and senior management
• Performs and documents complex cost and price analyses to ensure fair and reasonable price determination utilizing robust purchasing process
• Works with team members to ensure contract files are complete and satisfy Government/Customer requirements to maintain SCM's approved Cost Estimating and Purchasing Systems
• Understands, analyzes, and communicates cost and supplier data in a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Government environment
• Navigate team, work effectively in, and occasionally lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) matrix organization
• Leads SCM system integration efforts as point of contact for the organization and drives continuous improvement/efficiency of system usage to ensure compliance with AM General's approved purchasing system
• Motivate and coach the team by communicating goals, objectives, and KPIs from the AM General strategic annual plan so that each team member is an active participant in the success of AM General
• Drives achievement of deliverables through execution of a team-oriented approach, targeting effective resource management and leveraging team member strengths and weaknesses to achieve optimal team performance
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member the expectations
• Ability to understand and always ensure full compliance with applicable Company policy and guidelines
• Focuses on BoM cost reductions and strategic supplier’s strategies - including partnerships, teaming, development agreements
• Works with buyers and quality department to manage strategic supplier approval list, supplier performance, and ensure on time deliveries for build teams
• Tracking / championing Design-to-Cost, Design-for-Manuf, Make/Buy, initiatives and associated results
• Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices for products, processes, and supply chain strategies
• Closely collaborates with production supply chain on sourcing and strategy

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent required (with CPSM/CPM, and/or MBA preferred)
• 5+ years of professional military purchasing, quality, and program management experience/automotive new-product development through full-rate production
• 1-3 years supervisor experience in employee development, Commodity Management experience and manufacturing / development operations experience
• SAP experience preferred. 
• Demonstrated performance in working with and leading cross functional teams
• Demonstrated performance in system integration and software implementation
• Development, management and tracking of suppliers, including small businesses
• Professional Certification (CPSM and/or CPSD) by the Institute of Supply Management is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communications (written and oral) skills and the ability to lead groups
• Analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem-solving skills required
• Strong skills required in communication, presentation, analysis, team rapport with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• Technical understanding of main vehicle components
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, and video conferencing programs

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

 Up to 25% travel may be required

Important Applicant Information: Beware of Scams

Job applicants will never be asked to share their banking information, personal protected information (PPI), or any sensitive documents (e.g., Social Security numbers or passports) before receiving a formal job offer from an authorized AM General representative. AM General conducts all communication through official company channels, and we will never request personal details via LinkedIn or other social media platforms. If you encounter suspicious activity, please report it to us immediately. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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)PDN-9d0b41c9-fe84-4593-931c-9487f96c6e24