Supplier Relations Specialist

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo America, INC • Hillsboro, OR

18h

About The Position

Function: The objective for the Planning Group is to utilize inputs (forecast, inventory, consumption rate, production run times, manufacturing rate, available staffing, and capacity) to develop plans that meet customer demand at minimal costs or fill demand that maximizes profit.
Scope: Work with R&D to source new chemicals and vet suppliers, including negotiating contracts, pricing, and sample requests. This role involves managing suppliers from the initial vetting process through production ramp-up and ultimately through the material’s end of life.
TOK America - A Subsidiary of Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd.
TOK America, Inc. plays an extremely important part, serving as the supply hub of semiconductor photoresists and high-purity chemical agents for the customers in United States and Europe. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of a world leader in advanced chemical formulations. Our company has consistently pursued programs of research and development of superior new technologies and new technical methodologies based on the following management principles: “continue efforts to enhance technology,” “raise the quality levels of products,” “contribute to society” and “create a frank and open-minded business culture”.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in supply chain management, chemistry, or another related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in supply chain industry or relevant professional experience required. Skilled in negotiation and ability to manage supplier relations.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (both oral and written).
• Demonstrate basic leadership skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of ERP systems; SAP preferred
• Ability to professionally present data and reports when meeting with both internal and external customers/suppliers.
• Ability to complete clear analyses of business situations and offer recommendations of course of action.
• Ability to effectively present complex information in group settings.
• Management of raw materials, finished goods, fixed assets, and confidential, and/or customer information, as appropriate to department.
• Possess the ability to plan, organize, direct, and control/monitor events and activities within the department.
• Must possess reliable means of transportation to and from the work site.
• Travel required (5% - 20%)

Responsibilities

• Interpret, distill, and present complicated and/or technical information to employees, customers, and others in understandable and relatable terms to aid and enhance levels of understanding and implementation.
• Use and operate a computer, office equipment and other technology devices frequently and consistently throughout each day with a high degree of skill, accuracy, and independent judgment for the purpose of reviewing, analyzing, creating, transmitting, and presenting documents, data, and other business-related information.
• Supply chain management: Monitor and control supplier’s performance in all aspects, especially QCD (quality, cost, and delivery). Related tasks include but are not limited to: Supplier Questionnaire, Vendor Oversight, Contracts (NDA, MPA, MSA, and Procurement Spec), Forecast, Supplier Scorecard, SCAR management, Supplier Audit, and BCP control.
• Promotion of continual improvement of processes to suppliers: Request and work with the suppliers on VE/VA suggestions. It may require PCN submissions and follow ups.
• New supplier sourcing and development: Actively research new suppliers for R&D department including quality, cost, and delivery criteria. Negotiate with suppliers to ensure supply chain stability including but not limited to lead-time commitment, fulfilling, and cancelling orders depending on demand changes, price reduction, and quality improvement.
• RFQ submission and quotation collection, Supplier Questionnaire, Contracts (NDA, MPA, MSA, and Procurement Spec), and new supplier registration processes.
• Communicates closely and effectively with related departments to manage and support both the Research & Development Group and Manufacturing Group.
• May participate in supplier audits by planning annual audit schedules, and coordinating schedules with suppliers, preparing audit presentations, managing on-site supplier audits, and completing post-audit follow ups.
• Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures and various other controlling documents to ensure the responsible processes are well defined and verifiable for other members within and outside of Planning Department.
• Know and practice PDCA on the above tasks.
• Effectively lead and complete strategic projects to optimize department processes and/or realize cost savings.
• Actively demonstrate high levels of employee engagement, coachability (e.g., receiving and incorporating business-related feedback and instruction with a positive and growth-oriented mindset) to achieve desired outcomes, and accountability for personal performance and its impact on others' ability to do their job well.
• Perform other necessary duties and tasks as requested.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - TOK pays 100% of the premiums for all employees
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid life insurance
• 15 paid Holidays
• Generous paid time off
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level