Sr. Procurement/Planning Specialist-Watertown, WI

Department: Purchasing - Direct Procurement

Location: United States/Watertown, WI

Compensation: $76,000 - $95,000 / year

Description

Senior Procurement / Planning Specialist is expected to support strategies outlined by Procurement Director or Senior Management related to direct spend and indirect spend to support North America Operations. In addition, to Procurement duties, the candidate is expected to have good understanding of Supply Planning activities and support Planning requirements as needed. These activities to be accomplished by performing the following.

Key Responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates with the Quality/Procurement Audit Teams during the selection process for new suppliers
• Evaluate Suppliers and make recommendations for establishing and maintaining a strong supplier base capable of supporting the manufacturing strategy of GGS
• Negotiates pricing with suppliers
• Analyze opportunities to reduce supplier base, identify cost reductions, reduce lead times and initiate value-add opportunities as applicable
• Perform Commodity categorization of Tier II Suppliers and recommend strategy that should be pursued by GGS
• Recommend supplier termination plans where necessary and outline plan for transitioning to new proposed supplier
• Proactively address supply risks—especially for long-lead-time items—through scenario planning and cross-functional collaboration
• Advise material controllers on supply planning activities as needed. This will require a through understand of Supply and Demand & Material Requirements Planning
• Proficient with What IF scenario planning based on Supply and Demand. Recommend to Senior Management Gaps / Supply Issues
  
  

Other Duties

• Participate in Quarterly Supplier Score Card preparation and, review score card with Suppliers
• Establishes meetings to review overall supplier performance, including quality, price, delivery, and business relationship.
• Review weekly Corrective Action Due Report (CADR)
• Monitor ongoing supplier quality issues for resolution and permanent corrective action
• Works with supplier and internal departments to resolve any material availability/obsolescence issues
• Meet Suppliers, schedule supplier site visits as required
• Visit Suppliers both domestic and International as required
• Acts as the direct liaison between internal departments and suppliers for accurate and timely communications for all supplier issues
• Travel, both within the USA and international, may be required as needed.
• Provides sourcing support for existing or new products/parts
• Prepares Request for Proposal (RFP), distributes RFPs to suppliers, analyze RFP results and communicate results internally and to supplier chosen
• Enter Initial Orders in Glory ERP (JDE or Similar) and coordinate between Suppliers and Glory Quality group
• Complete documentation in Glory ERP for New Item Setups per Engineering requirements
• Work with Procurement team members to maintain current Pricing in Glory ERP for purchased parts
• Update Standard costs annually in Glory ERP
• Digitize and maintain current record keeping pertaining to
• Purchase Orders
• Supplier Files
• Other documentation to support department functions
• Maintain GGS tooling assets, review annually with suppliers and work with finance to keep the list updated
• Troubleshoot supplier issues ranging from but not limited to:
• Accounts payable
• Engineering
• Quality
• Support Procurement activities related to Facility: (following is a partial list):
• Lawn and grounds maintenance
• Site Construction
• Vending/Catering/Food Services
• Roofing
• Cleaning/Janitorial Services
• Office Supplies
• Engineering services and supplies
• Excavation/Paving
• Perform any other duties as assigned
• Able to handle multiple requirements using laptop computer and monitor. Ability to type e-mails, prepare work word documents, excel spreadsheets, and Power Point presentations
• Handling effectively multiple phone calls both internally and long distance
• Occasionally deliver samples parts to Quality or Receiving Departments
• Capable of Driving company van for local vendor visits/and pick-ups
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Business Administration from four-year College or university; or
• Minimum eight years related experience and/or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and ability to negotiate and enter into purchasing agreements
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban Process, and ISO Quality and Environmental standards in a manufacturing facility.
• Working knowledge of PC and integrated databases, including Excel (spreadsheets), Word, and Power Point programs.
• CPM / APICS Certification a plus, but not mandatory.
  
  

Required Skills And Competencies

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Read blueprints and have a general understanding of geometric tolerances.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, core teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Good problem solving, troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills are required.