Location: Rockford, IL
Company: Walterscheid Powertrain Group
supplier selection process, negotiation of prices, T&Cs and contracts (excluding commodities covered by Commodity Managers). Key Responsibilities: · Identify and evaluate potential direct material suppliers in close liaison with operation, product management and engineering team · Responsible for tender (incl.
creation of RFQs with drawings and other specifications) and selection process, negotiation of prices, T&Cs and contracts with actual and potential regional suppliers for direct materials · Manage relationship with suppliers, supplier rating, supplier development including business review meetings and optimize supplier base · Negotiation and closing of supply and long-term contracts
with suppliers after approval · Ensure integration of suppliers into the supply chain in close liaison with material management and supply chain · Agree with regional suppliers KPIs for delivery, quality and cooperation · Identify and realize cost saving (PI/VAVE), sourcing process improvements and report monthly · Track material inflation/deflation and report monthly · Identify opportunities for standardization of materials, product specification and work with product management and engineering to implement · Participate in make or buy analysis · Ensures that purchasing activities are aligned with global / regional purchasing strategy and create purchasing strategy for regional direct material
commodities (not covered by Commodity Managers) · Update prices and conditions for direct material in in ERP system · Collaboration and coordination of the tenders and awarding's with related Project Buyers and Commodity Managers · Double-check of invoices with deviations regarding agreed prices and conditions · Deal with day to day queries from suppliers and internal departments · Ensure compliance with WPG Governance guideline, code and policies Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Professional purchasing qualification · At least 2 years ´experience in purchasing environment in an industrial company · Negotiation skills in the region's relevant languages and good English knowledge · Knowledge of material management · Good technical skills · Ability to work on complex projects · Strong negotiation skills · Strong focus on sustainable cost reductions and efficient processes · Ability to network and collaborate cross-functionally, team working · Knowledge of corporate and purchasing policies and procedures · Self-motivated and directed · Ability to prioritize projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints · Good Knowledge of computer software applications (Microsoft Office, e Procurement, ERP) Key internal relationships: Sales, Engineering, Finance, Quality, & Supply Chain Key external relationships: Suppliers & Global Purchasing Team Number of direct reports: 0 Number of indirect reports: 0 Leadership Success Profile: Team Member
Manufacturing or Operations jobs pertain to roles involved in the production of goods and management of supply chains. These positions can range from hands-on tasks such as assembly line work, machining, and quality control, to supervisory roles overseeing production processes and logistics. Characteristics of these jobs often include a focus on efficiency, productivity, and adherence to safety protocols. Employees in this sector typically engage with physical products and manufacturing equipment, and may work in structured shifts within factories or production facilities. Advancement in this field frequently hinges on technical expertise, process management skills, and the capacity to optimize workflows.
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candidate will pay close attention to detail, problem solve and exercise sound judgement to produce accurate quality work. Position plays a vital role in ensuring hospital blood inventory needs are met for all blood products in a timely fashion within RRVBC's service area.
Effective and prompt communication with management regarding concerns with overall inventory for any product type is crucial to meeting service level needs. This position works closely with internal and external parties, including hospitals and blood collection brokers/agencies to fill orders and provide safe high-value blood products. This is a full-time position working Monday - Thursday 12:00pm-8:00pm, Friday 8:00am-4:00pm,
Saturday and On-Call Rotation s. Benefits & Perks: Health, Vision & Dental Insurance PTO Paid Holidays 401k with company match Employee Assistance Program FSA Disability and Life Insurance Employee referral bonuses Tuition Reimbursement Health Club/Weight Watchers Reimbursement Program To be considered an applicant, please apply with us today!
EOE, M/F/D/V
including aluminum, steel and cast iron. Duties and Responsibilities Setup machines for part numbers by using process prints or Shop Information Packets (SIP) Using above documentation, the operator downloads CNC programs, obtains tooling, gaging, and necessary items to set up machine to run first piece Preforms first piece inspection to print requirement on parts after setup to check for proper setup before beginning production Responsible for completing first piece inspection form and/or NCR (Non-conformance Report) for scrap including setup pieces within shift work completed Is responsible for returning all set-up material and paperwork to proper areas Parts weighing 50 pounds or over are
required to be assisted by hoist · Operator loads piece from tubs, crates or skids into machine using hoists as needed and engages automatic cycle of machines Loads and starts additional machines within work center as required · Operator is solely responsible for checking the part's conformance of machined workpieces to specifications as stated in inspection sequence to assure continued production of quality parts Makes necessary machine adjustments to maintain production of quality parts Makes minor repairs, maintenance and adjustments to machinery and fluid levels Records daily production in company ERP or manual paper log by end of shift worked Records daily down time data in company program
by end of shift worked Accurately completes move tickets and skid identification paperwork as required Assists new operators on set-up or production as required Responsible for housekeeping of machine and work area(s) If problems are encountered in set-up or operation, they are to contact Supervisor and/or Process Engineering Follows company safety rules and work policies Qualifications: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to add, subtracts; multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations Operator must have working knowledge of reading blueprints, micrometers, gages, and reading and being able to make minor changes to NC/CNC programs Knowledge of using basic hand tools is required.
Employee provides basic hand tools and the Company supplies specialty tools.
