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Company Description:

At Encore, we specialize in high-tech repair services catered to electronic and electrical OEM’s, retailers, cable, satellite, and mobile/telecom providers. Our extensive team of expert engineers and talented professionals, work closely with our partners to responsibly manage the device lifecycle by extending the life of products, repairing defective components, reusing harvested parts with best-in-class reclamation programs, and recycling scrap through verified partners. We collaborate with our OEM partners to implement improved design and manufacturing processes. Our integrity and principals are demonstrated not only in the quality products and services we provide, but also in the certifications and standards we adhere to. We are committed to sustainability and our everyday business practices; procedures and standards deliver the highest quality to our clients by exceeding their expectations and requirements. We hold several certifications including ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and Responsible Recycling (R2).

Summary:

Responsible for the purchasing activity of technical and complex materials for assigned commodities, both 3rd party and intercompany, to support manufacturing product lines. Obtain pricing from approved supply base, issue purchase orders, resolve supply issues to meet customer demand and resolve invoice issues. Manage source models, planning levels, inventory accuracy and maintain data accuracy and integrity in MAS and Encore’s Inventory Management System (IMS).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities - In this position you will:

Ø Performs full range of standard work for the professional field. Apply advanced skills to resolve complex problems not covered by existing procedures or practices independently.

Ø Identifies and resolves more complex problems and apply problem-solving skills to deal with most situations.

Ø Process requisitions from MAS 200 to support operational demands. Determine MRP parameters for parts to obtain best pricing and efficient ordering. Initiate Scheduling Agreements and Logistics Agreements when appropriate.

Ø Participates in and executes Commodity strategies to ensure long-term, cost-efficient supply of materials.

Ø Provide purchasing assistance to support design to cost activities and engineering changes.

Ø Support special projects on behalf of Encore’s Supply Chain Organization. Lead commodity strategies/charters to support long term sustainability to the business

Ø Contributes to implementation and ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes and systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance (e.g. compliant Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, Procurement guidelines).

Ø Prepares and conducts negotiations to obtain highest feasible savings.

Ø Generates, documents and implements savings to contribute to the success of the business and make results transparent.

Ø Executes Supplier Management processes (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification).

Ø Supplier relationship management

Ø Ensures close cooperation with Internal Customers to ensure customer care and early involvement.

Ø Provides supplier information to internal business partners

Ø Support planning and coordination of new product introduction or product changes

Ø Provides supplier information to project teams and conducts project-specific supplier evaluations.

Background/Experience – To qualify for this position, you will need to have:

Ø BS/BA in a related discipline required.

Ø At least 1 years of experience in purchasing, materials, supplier management, or related fields.

Ø Experience with MRP Systems (MAS preferred)

Ø Ability to manage the efficient supply of special and custom design components

Ø Lean process focus

Ø Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Ø Must possess excellent communication skills – written, oral and presentation

Ø A Team Player that can take the lead and guide peer departments and functions

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000