Buyer Senior

JWC Environmental • Santa Ana, CA

69d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supply Chain Supervisor this position will plan, develop and execute commodity strategies on a global scale. Responsibilities include management of supplier performance, negotiation of pricing and supplier relations building to achieve continuous improvement of the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Highly self-motivated, flexible, reliable, strong work ethic, dependable team player, positive, constructive attitude.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with experience in supply chain / procurement.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and negotiating techniques, principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
• Outstanding business etiquette and procurement ethics.
• Experience in industrial procurement of castings, machined parts, custom fabrication and other components in the United States, China and other global markets. Strong OSM/OSP experience required.
• General knowledge and ability to apply continuous improvement techniques to purchasing and related areas.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders and top management.
• Ability to interact with JWC Managers, Directors and VPs to communicate market trends and business concerns.
• Attention to detail, while keeping the big picture in focus.
• Computer skills compatible with standard software (Microsoft Office, SAP).
• Strong negotiating, communication and analytical skills.
• Able to travel as required performing supplier evaluations and order reviews at their factories.

Nice To Haves

• APICS
• Lean SixSigma
• CPM/CPSM certification

Responsibilities

• Perform tactical purchasing activities for assigned areas of spend
• Drive material availability
• Utilize the Visual system to generate a list of material needs to plan POs against
• Follow-up with suppliers to ensure material will arrive as needed
• Expediate material as needed to fulfill customer expectations
• Manage and control costs with suppliers
• Align suppliers with lean manufacturing strategy by driving supply base to demand-based replenishment
• Negotiate annual Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and blanket purchase orders
• Source commodities for best quality, delivery and cost
• Maintain data within JWC's enterprise data management system (Visual)
• Establish and maintain accurate lead times
• Maintain accurate delivery dates within the ERP system.
• Manage day to day rejected material discrepancy reports to ensure timely return of material.
• Participates in Material Review Board meetings as needed and communicate the results to suppliers.
• Promptly communicate NCMs with suppliers and seeks corrective actions.
• Resolve shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues
• Develop procurement strategy for assigned commodities
• Analyze direct materials spend
• Identify and quantify containment opportunities
• Develop and communicate plan
• Aggressively identify strategic opportunities for effective supply sourcing and management
• Use lean tools and methodology to identify savings opportunities
• Lead continuous improvement projects with key suppliers
• Develop preferred supplier list by commodity and initiates formal requests for quotation or proposal.
• Measure supplier performance across all key metrics and Identify ways to work with suppliers to improve it
• Conduct supplier site visits to evaluate production capacity and define plans to improve performance, delivery and other key business criteria. Quality, Delivery, Cost Reductions, Lead-time reduction and Raw Inventory Velocity
• Interface with all departments to insure quality standards are met
• Assist with special projects
• Protect Company confidential information
• Strive to promote the Company image at all times

Benefits

• 401K plan with up to a 6% company match (additional benefits are available after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability
• Health savings account with employer matching
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Motivating wellness program
• Paid time off plus 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees