Job Description

Among the primary roles will be:

• Promote a simplified procurement process (from RFQ to Receipt) that emphasizes strong communications between company personnel and suppliers.
• Ensure RFQs and purchase orders are accurate and exhaustive.
• Develop qualified vendors to guarantee appropriate competition is present
• Develop and direct negotiating strategies that maximize company’s position (in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and terms and conditions).
• Evaluate supplier proposals and understand total procurement costs
• Understanding and strategic perspective about technology, cost, and delivery requirements
• Develop sourcing strategies focused on consolidating and leveraging suppliers
• Support broadly the requirements of company Manufacturing and/or Executing Groups for:
• On-time deliverables
• Deliverables that are exhaustive and useful
• suppliers with prompt reply
• Competitive prices with an underlying emphasis on ongoing cost reductions
• Develop and manage a highly dynamic supply base that complements the goals and objectives of company as described by Corporate Objectives, Measurables, and Quantifiers.
• Direct the purchase of new product innovations
• Provide assistance for manufacturing production
• Develop and implement a solid commodity strategy that includes supplier consolidation and expansion.
• Constant enhancement and quality
• Effective engineering change management
• Promote Value analysis and Value Engineering among suppliers
• Supplier development activities
• Early engagement and development of suppliers
• Maximize the financial performance of company in terms of:
• Reduce expenses by analyzing the entire cost and the major cost driver
• Continual efforts to cut standard prices
• Observance of company’s established terms for payment
• Direct efforts to rationalize and standardize supply chain procedures
• Encourage transparent and honest communication from the outset to prevent future conflicts.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity while adhering to corporate processes, rules, and directives.
• Focus on establishing supplier connections with mutually beneficial outcomes
• Utilize originality and originality when building new processes and procedures.
• Some travel might be necessary.

Expected qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Material Management, business, or engineering, or comparable experience.
• Preferred: 10 years of purchasing experience in machine tool, capital equipment, or automation, with evidence of roles in the procurement department.
• Understanding Uniform Commercial Code and legal and ethical conduct.
• Demonstrate comprehension of contract terms and conditions
• Basic ability in interpreting blueprints and technical drawings