General Purpose:

Manage all aspects of the procurement of specific commodities, finished products, and services in order to ensure on-going optimum cost & delivery.

Position Summary, Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain most favorable price, schedule, and terms and conditions; Follows up orders to expedite delivery and shipment as required.

• Execute purchase orders from planning purchase requisitions.

• Ensure returns, credits or replacements are handled in a timely manner.

• Support the Quality Department to close out all discrepancy reports and corrective actions.

• Participate in supplier contract negotiation.

• Manage changes involving materials, including but not limited to, sample qualification and material transitions.

• Perform market analysis for commodities being procured and submits reports and recommendations for management review.

• Maintain supplier scorecard with KPI’s that report supplier performance and coordinate supplier Quarter Business Reviews.

• Coordinate supplier reliability evaluations via supplier visits, analysis of cost reports, supplier P&L statements, quality system audits, and other data; compiles comprehensive supplier visit reports.

• Facilitate requests for proposal/quotation; response analysis, summary reports and recommendations for management review for supplier selection.

• Participates in new product development/introduction teams, concurrent engineering, value engineering and other cost-savings efforts;

• Frequently interact with individuals in administrative or executive positions within company and supplier organizations to obtain and provide information; consults on problems requiring judgment and tact; develops and maintains good working relationships with suppliers.

• Procure materials, expense items, equipment and services within the provisions of applicable Government laws and regulations and Company Policy.

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with the Company's Code of Ethics & Business Conduct Guidelines, Purchasing Policies & Procedures, and legal & ethical business practices

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of the Procurement function and its capabilities to support business objectives.

• Demonstrate up-to-date expertise in the commodities being managed.

• Develop performance metrics and drives initiatives to ensure goals are met on schedule.

  
  

Essential Skills and Experience:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience

• Experience with complex data analysis

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

• Strong written & verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex findings in a structured and clear manner

• 3+ years reverse logistics and/or repair operations experience

• Strong program management skills

• Excellent PC skills, including but not limited to MS Office suite of software

• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality & supply chain metrics a plus

• Knowledge of PC components manufacturing & assembly processes a plus