Location: Geneva, IL
Company: Burgess Norton MFG
with competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards. WHAT YOU'LL DO Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, capital equipment, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required.
Collaborate with responsible stakeholders in each department to plan requirements by product category/vendor, assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities for the assigned plant. Responsible for RFQ process in assigned responsibilities including: Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate price and terms with suppliers; recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.
Participate and contribute to the global procurement initiatives and purchasing meetings including products, service and freight. Implement cost savings proposals including alternative sourcing, spot buy efficiencies, capital cost improvement, including, but not limited to VMI, consignment, payment terms, credit card.
Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Responsible to evaluate & pushback price increase requests in coordination with Senior Sourcing Manager & stakeholders. Follow up and manage vendors supply agreements in coordination with Purchasing Manager. Drive continuous improvements in all aspects of the procurement
process and best practices. Hold accountability for audit and IATF procurement compliance, including, but not limited to: supplier selection and development, vendors’ profiles, W-9, insurance, certifications, scorecards, performance, etc.
Interviews and confers with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics, inventory control and management. Assists in the development, maintenance, and updating of various vendor supply and/or service contracts as deemed necessary. Support Responsibilities: + Provide support for other plants during times of purchasing personnel absence. + Coordinates, as appropriate, changes/developments, and quality matters between company activities and suppliers.
+ Visits suppliers' facilities, as necessary, to qualify them as new sources or commercially support production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems solving. + Support materials management and operations for the expedite of critical deliveries of purchased items in order to meet required delivery schedules. + Where possible, identify potential business opportunities to include Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Sourcing Programs consistent with company guidelines. + Performs other related duties as required.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in business administration, economics, and/or engineering with four (4) years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control (MRP) experience in a manufacturing environment. Advanced personal computer skills, mainframe operations related to ERP software, and knowledge of purchasing/accounting processes required. Preferred experience using SAP software (MM & PP module transactions). Must have excellent verbal and written communications Industrial equipment purchasing experience, to include: pumps, motors, valves, electronics, etc.
Ability to review and understand drawings, sketches and diagrams. Advanced use of Microsoft Office: Excel, Power Point and Word. Preferred relevant experience in quality assurance system as ISO 9000, IATF Strong analytical skills. Must be independent and an initiative taker. Maintain professional attitude and good work ethic. Working knowledge of SOX compliance. Strong organizational skills. Exhibit self-directed work habits in a highly visible office environment. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Employee Stock Ownership Plan Incentive Bonus Medical, Vision, Dental Prescription Drug Plan 401K Paid Vacation & Holidays Short-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Health and Wellness Reimbursement Employee Recognition Discount Programs
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