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Keytronic•Spokane Valley, WA

1d•$24 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Keytronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative. We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.

Requirements

Associates Degree or higher education in supply chain management, business, or related field.
Three-to-five years experience in a manufacturing environment in planning, purchasing, contract negotiations, or supplier relations.
Must have a deep knowledge of purchasing and scheduling module logic in MRP systems.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people.
Must have knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and be familiar with commonly used email, Internet, word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and materials.
Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in supply chain management, materials, operations, business, or related field.
Five-plus years direct procurement experience with strong knowledge of MRP systems.
CPIM, CPM, or other related certification.
Experience in Contract Manufacturing and EMS industry desired with an emphasis in supporting an offshore manufacturing facility.
Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and/or Chinese.

Responsibilities

Reviews and administers contracts for assigned commodities.
Assists in establishing partnership relationships with suppliers that support company goals and objectives.
Assists in developing and implementing programs with suppliers and internal cross-functional team members that address lead time production, order fill rate performance, quality performance, cost reduction, and technical improvements.
Evaluates and maintains the material requirements plan for assigned commodities and ensures systems validity and integrity by inputting and adjusting records according to company and/or department guidelines.
As a fiduciary agent of the company, utilizes system to generate and adjust purchase orders in support of MRP requirements and effectively communicates areas of concern to appropriate departments, individuals, and suppliers.
Interfaces within a cross-functional team regularly meeting with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Scheduling, and suppliers to resolve any issues.
Assists in evaluating new suppliers and materials in conjunction with Quality Assurance and Engineering in support of company goals and objectives.
Participate in department process improvement and training teams.
Assists a cross-functional team with non-conforming material.
Capable of escalating to, and resolving issues with, suppliers general leadership.
Capable of ensuring timely and effective completion of Shortage Report, Late P.O.s, MRP Action Messages, and SIMs.
Manages higher volume of higher dollar value parts with more complex attributes.
Possess advanced knowledge of material costing, including many of the elements of TCO.
Capable of not only buying components at Target Cost, but also able to drive favorable PPV.
Understands commodity market trends, and uses this knowledge to mitigate cost increases from suppliers.
Possess advanced reasoning skills to understand situations and make business decisions that usually result in a positive outcome for KTC.
Also, has knowledge and understanding of the financial and operational functions of the Corporation.
Fully comprehends ramifications of making poor business decisions.
Capable of having business discussions with suppliers general leadership.
Possess advanced commodity knowledge.
Knowledgeable of component datasheets, specifications, and drawings.
Also, cognizant of the component pricing history.
Rudimentary understanding of the manufacturing process for the commodity.
Advanced knowledge of Key Tronic Routing Guide and of current IncoTerms.
Also, comprehends impact of actions/inactions of non-compliance.
Is expected to develop and propose alternate plans to mitigate negative impacts of non-compliance (including consolidating shipments into larger containers, etc.).
Compiles data and prepares reports as requested and required by purchasing management.
Attends meetings as needed to support cross-functional team objectives.
Performs other responsibilities when required that are outside of normal job duties.