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This position performs a variety of activities of procurement planning, negotiation and follow up activities to provide a variety of commodities in support of the planning process and manufacturing. The position drives continuous improvement in the following activities.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Procure direct materials and MRO miscellaneous to support production.
- Manage and develop suppliers to ensure optimal quality and delivery.
- Develop, maintain and foster strong supplier relationships.
- Support engineering, production and quality on any changes or projects related to raw material or MRO purchases.
- Using problem solving tools (5W, A3, VSM, Kaizen Etc.) to solve specific problems related to supplier deliveries and cost.
- Procure material in accordance with BOM and Jobs related to specific projects.
- Ensure system key parameters are maintained (price, lead times, MOQ, primary supplier) to improve supplier and customer on time delivery, minimize inventory levels as well as shortages.
- Conduct suppliers visit as required and participate on the qualification of quality system audits.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Bachelor degree.
APICS basic modules
- Knowledge of materials planning systems (MRP/ERP).
- Tangible experience in NPI Process.
- Ability to lead and coordinate critical suppliers recovery plans and actions.
- Spend analysis and PPV knowledge.
- Office systems software (MS Word, Excel, Power Point).
- Inventory reduction thru analysis of own suppliers.
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