Position Summary:
The Purchasing Specialist will coordinate activities related to the purchase and distribution of materials, equipment, and supplies within the manufacturing facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Estimate cost by reviewing the market price and determining the supplier’s cost
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Manages negotiation and implementation of all technical modifications.
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Manages the event ordering (RFQ, negotiation, ordering, expediting delivery)
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Domestic and global sourcing to support multiple brands
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Work on new product launches
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Set cost reduction programs in place and account for all direct material costs of the product.
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Project management of all purchasing activity (budget, timing, holding self and others accountable for delivering timely results) for multiple, concurrent new product development programs.
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Ensure product launch meets all program targets for quality, cost, and timing.
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Accountable
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Holds suppliers accountable to commitments and project deliverables independently and takes the appropriate steps to escalate when required.
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Find new cost-effective materials, parts, and/or products for current models and/or new programs.
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Ensure the documentation is set (General Agreement on Purchase of parts, Initial Supplier Assessment, Signed Quality Manual, for an approved supplier list, etc.)
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Apply the necessary information to the Local Procurement Technical Assessment and arrangement of a meeting if necessary.
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Support other departments if necessary.
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Keep a good relationship with the suppliers (The supplier is our partner).
Required Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
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At least 3-5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing facility required
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Experience with negotiation, sourcing, bidding, contracting, supplier performance management, and risk management
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Knowledge of purchasing systems (such as SAP) and MRP systems (such as JD Edwards Enterprise One) is a plus
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Fluent in Japanese and experience with multiple cultures is a plus
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Experience in International Trade Practice is a plus
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Knowledge / Experience in 6S/5S is a plus
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(Lean) Six Sigma belt holder is a plus
