*responsabilities*:
*create and negotiate various contracts with selected suppliers while exhibiting negotiating skills.
*drive continuous improvement and supplier development in respect to commodity differentiation, quality, service and cost
*interface with colleagues and head of purchasing & supply chain regarding vendor shortages, performance, cost savings, and cost increases
*enter and maintain quotes and lead times and orders in sap
*manage inventory levels for material groups; execute on inventory reduction opportunities
*manage mrp exceptions in sap and with suppliers daily
*manage supplier relationships including monitoring supplier capacity, relationship, quality, and cost
manage impact of changing product demand resulting from engineering changes and new product development
*support product development and concurrent engineering activities.
*perform follow-up function to ensure delivery and quality compliance
institute supplier quality management or scorecard practices ensuring optimal on-time delivery, cost and quality while meeting specification requirements (for both current products and new products)
*ensure suppliers are aligned with our business objectives by managing supplier relationships as strategic partnerships through effective supplier data driven metrics and quarterly business review meetings
*actively participate in material cost reduction activities
*work with planning by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing purchasing demand/supply data and trends
*analyze and interpret commodity spend data within the supply chain area
*research the commodity market to understand business drivers, relevant technology trends and innovations (process and product)
*requirements*:
*focus on negotiation skills with the ability to leverage opportunities with the suppliers
*bachelor’s degree preferred.
*purchasing and sourcing experience preferred in electronics, cables/wires, chemicals, and resins and other technical materials
*freight/logistics experience a plus
*working knowledge of procurement and mrp principles, techniques and policies preferred
*general knowledge of manufacturing processes, drawings and specifications preferred
*working knowledge of consignment, jit, and vmi preferred
*demonstration of sound communications skills
*must be able to read, write, and create contracts (80%+ english fluency)
*strong computer skills, including excel, word, and sap (or equivalent)
tipo de puesto: tiempo completo
salario: a partir de $11,111.00 al mes
horario:
- turno de 10 horas
educación:
- licenciatura terminada (deseable)