Department: Purchasing

Summary: This position is responsible for identifying local suppliers and coordinating all activities related to Indirect Procurement and acquisition of goods, services and tooling that support the day-to-day operations at our Farmington, CT location and will require to be on site each day during normal business hours. Examples include office supplies, facility management, IT services, consulting services, and employee training programs. Duties include supplier development, RFQ process execution and purchase following through to delivery as well as escalation of issues.

Essential Duties of the Job: The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following:

• Utilizing sourcing process, identify market and supplier opportunities to shorten component supply chains.
• Develop and execute strategies for continuous improvement of total cost of ownership. This includes cost and inventory reduction, delivery performance, and quality improvement.
• Support and participate with geographic associates to build network participation and expertise.
• Work with the planning department to design, implement and maintain JIT programs including consignment, VMI, Kanban
• Help analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity to supply, and exploit emerging opportunities that benefit ebm-papst Global.
• Review and approve a comprehensive list of suppliers for bid processes developed by analyzing the industry to understand trends and competitive positioning in order to ensure system activation of the best possible supply base.
• Prepare Purchase Orders
• Update cost and quote files for assigned purchased goods.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel to determine source of issue and initiate corrective action in collaboration with the quality department.
• Help renegotiate, renew and discontinue supplier contracts. Identify ways to reduce costs.
• Help foster relationships with suppliers and new possible suppliers
• Travel as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Recommended Education and/or Experience

• Associates Degree or higher in Business or a Technical field such as Engineering, Manufacturing or Electronics or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years related experience.
• Strong negotiating skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of total cost of ownership
• Ability to read CAD drawings
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles preferred
• Entrepreneurial thinking

All Employees are expected to:

• Follow the Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold organizational values.
• Contribute to building a positive work environment.
• Report for work consistently and on time.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are unsafe to ebm-papst and its employees.
• Adhere to the Company’s Travel Policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future need sponsorship?

Experience:

• Lean: 1 year (Preferred)
• Related: 2 years (Required)
• SAP: 1 year (Preferred)
• AS400: 1 year (Preferred)
• Negotiation: 2 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Farmington, CT 06032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person