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this position performs a variety of activities of procurement planning, negotiation and follow up activities to provide a variety of commodities in support of the planning process and manufacturing. The position drives continuous improvement in the following activities.
*responsibilities*
- procure direct materials and mro miscellaneous to support production.
- manage and develop suppliers to ensure optimal quality and delivery.
- develop, maintain and foster strong supplier relationships.
- support engineering, production and quality on any changes or projects related to raw material or mro purchases.
- using problem solving tools (5w, a3, vsm, kaizen etc.) to solve specific problems related to supplier deliveries and cost.
- procure material in accordance with bom and jobs related to specific projects.
- ensure system key parameters are maintained (price, lead times, moq, primary supplier) to improve supplier and customer on time delivery, minimize inventory levels as well as shortages.
- conduct suppliers visit as required and participate on the qualification of quality system audits.
*qualifications*
bachelor degree.
apics basic modules
- knowledge of materials planning systems (mrp/erp).
- tangible experience in npi process.
- ability to lead and coordinate critical suppliers recovery plans and actions.
- spend analysis and ppv knowledge.
- office systems software (ms word, excel, power point).
- inventory reduction thru analysis of own suppliers.
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