What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement/Supply Chain Manager position at XS Power Batteries?
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement/Supply Chain Manager to lead our procurement operations and optimize supply chain processes. This role involves managing supplier relationships and ensuring the efficient sourcing of materials to support manufacturing and production activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in procurement management, ERP systems, and supply chain strategies, contributing to the company's operational excellence and cost savings.
Duties
- Collaborates with other departments to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
- Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company.
- Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
- Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
- Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
- Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution.
- Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
- Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials.
- Acts as part of the team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.
- Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000