Senior Procurement Specialist

Re:Build Manufacturing • Kalamazoo, MI

145d

About The Position

The role of a Senior Procurement Specialist at Tekna in Engineering is to source and qualify suppliers, quote tooling/products/services, support PPAP, place purchase orders, confirm invoices, and coordinate/track deliveries in support of Consulting, New Product Development, and Production projects.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent is preferred.
• 2 to 3 years experience as buyer or equivalent.
• A sound knowledge of supply chain management principles.
• An understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods.
• Good numeracy and digital literacy.
• Ability to mentor and train entry level buyers

Responsibilities

• Execute the role of buyer with limited oversight by the Project Manager and/or Materials Manager.
• Mentor, train, and support entry level buyers.
• Source/Find new suppliers in support of project goals.
• Submit requests for quotes and place requests for purchase orders for capital tooling and equipment, products and components, and services to support active projects.
• Establish relationships and communications with new and existing suppliers.
• Keep the Project Manager and Lead Engineer advised of cost estimates, cost quotes, cost changes, order status, delivery dates, and changes in order status and delivery dates.
• Facilitate design for manufacturing reviews between design engineers and suppliers.
• Assist Project Manager to ensure that all required design control documentation is completed, and all quality requirements have been met per the quality management system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees