This position is responsible for the purchase of a combination of the following: fabricated parts, subcontract manufacturing, production tooling and raw material.  

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the procurement of all related materials and supplies as established by production requirements.  Prepare necessary purchase orders with all related documentation to ensure required material and services are provided by an approved supplier  Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure incoming material meets all necessary requirements for production  Strong interaction with Production Managers and Leads to prioritize and expedite necessary part components / assemblies for daily production as well as manage overall floor inventory to minimize part shortages  Analyze planning and manufacturing production schedules to ensure both internal and external suppliers meet on time delivery to support customer OFR (order fill rate)  Reduce cost in the procurement of materials and services through value analysis, effective negotiation techniques and project related sourcing strategies   Maintain records indicating possible materials and substitute source of supply.  Work closely with Receiving / Accounts Payable teams to resolve invoice discrepancies  Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships that provide new ideas, solutions, and resources for improvement on lead time and delivery of goods and services they are providing  Support to Engineering on new product development projects  Participate in monthly Kaizen events to improve overall efficiencies related to responsible production lines

Education:

Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related field preferred

Experience:

Experience with MRP system, preferably JDE  Experience with LEAN principles and application  A minimum of 3-5 years of supply management experience in a high volume manufacturing environment preferre

Requirements: 

Strong negotiation and communication skills  Analytical and problem solving skills  Strong Microsoft Excel skills  Proficiency in Outlook, Word and PowerPoint  Self-starter 

 

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