Job Details
Summary:
This position is responsible for sourcing products (end assemblies).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Source end assemblies by selecting vendors based on their commitment to quality, on-time delivery, and pricing; results are obtainable by final negotiations.
- Actively monitor different metrics using supply chain management such as lead time and cost reduction.
- Maintain close contact with vendors by correspondence, telephone, and plant visits.
- Publish and contact top suppliers semi- annually with vendor analysis ratings and secure corrective action when applicable.
- Develop and coordinate company related operational projects, as needed.
- Work closely with Customer Service to confirm dock dates and expedites.
- Work with strategic suppliers to develop new programs or contracts for better pricing and payment terms.
- Conduct ERP; EQMS; Microsoft training meetings with purchasing team, as required.
- Mentor Purchasing Agents and benchmark goals and objectives.
- Other job activities as assigned.
Essential Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience:- High school diploma required; Associates Degree and/or Bachelor's degree in Business related field preferred; 7-10 years of purchasing experience in an MRP environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Intermediate/advanced skill in Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Advanced knowledge of ERP systems
- Strong "should cost" knowledge of vehicle electronics components and/or end assembly
- Ability to work on team projects; share ideas; and compromise for end results
- Knowledge of lean concepts such as pull systems, vendor managed inventory, consignment inventory and lead-time reduction programs
- Professional verbal and written communication skills with internal customers and suppliers
- Advanced negotiation skills; ability to multi- task; effective organization and coordination skills in a team environment with a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
- CPIM certification preferred
- Ability to travel as needed
Equipment Used:- Computer, telephone, and other office equipment
Personal Protective Equipment/Clothing Required (PPE):- Safety glasses and hearing protection as required.
- ESD smock and grounding equipment as required.
Physical Demands:(Not Applicable, Occasionally [1-33%; 0-2.5 hrs./day], Frequently [33-66%; 2.5-5.5 hrs./day], Constantly [>66%; 5.5+ hrs./day])
Physical Abilities
- Stand - Frequently
- Walk - Occasionally
- Sit - Constantly
- Climb - Not Applicable
- Crawl - Not Applicable
- Squat - Occasionally
- Kneel - Occasionally
- Bend - Occasionally
- Twist - Occasionally
- Use of Hands/Fingers - Constantly
- Reach Outward - Occasionally
- Reach Above Shoulder - Occasionally
Lift/Carry
- 10 lbs. or less - Frequently
- 11-20 lbs. - Frequently
- 21-50 lbs. - Occasionally
- 51-100 lbs. - Occasionally
Push/Pull
- 10 lbs. or less - Not Applicable
- 11-20 lbs. - Not Applicable
- 21-50 lbs. - Not Applicable
- 51-100 lbs. - Not Applicable
Sensory Requirements
- Speech - Yes
- Vision - Yes
- Touch - Yes
- Hearing - Yes
- Smell - Yes