Hoshizaki America
SUMMARY
Under broad supervision, secures and analyzes quotes and negotiates prices and terms with domestic and international suppliers, subject to management approval, for the purchase of fixed assets, parts, tooling, raw materials, and/or services. Prepares analytical reports and forecasts to track product costs. Recommends appropriate course of action to management. Expedites the procurement of parts and/or materials in short or critical supply. Coordinates quality matters, engineering, and price changes between company components and suppliers.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) Emergency PO creation/ratio Cost Savings Cost Avoidance Part Shortages Supplier Contract Management ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Purchases a high volume and variety of materials and supplies. Evaluates bids, selects, and recommends suppliers and negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service. Develops and implements strategies for cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier consolidation, quality improvements and process efficiencies. Coordinates purchasing details with vendors, including pricing revisions, order cancellations, discontinued items, acceptable substitutes, back orders, delivery date revisions and invoice discrepancies. Plans, coordinates, and manages various sourcing projects related to price, availability, cost to produce and quality for possible category cost savings. Analyzes inventory levels and plans orders based on production and sales requirements. Investigates discrepancies between actual and systematic levels, conducts and coordinates corrective actions and implements process improvements. Develops replenishment strategies to reduce lead times. Supports new supplier qualifications, engineering and new product development activities as required including supplier visits and audits. Develops and maintains relationships with key cross functional teams. Keeps abreast of market conditions and changes within the supplier's organization that may affect our relationship. Reconcile invoice discrepancies as they arise. Participate in annual physical inventories. Maintains data in the MRP system of records relative to purchased part item set ups, purchase orders, requisitions, and approvals. Reviews requisition orders to verify quantities ordered are the quantities that were received. Develops and maintains strong relationships with suppliers. Monitors performance of suppliers. Compiles information on price trends and manufacturing processes.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five years of purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Inventory experience in a manufacturing environment including warehousing, inventory control and production flow is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Dynamics or another ERP system KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Solid understanding of distribution, purchasing, inventory and production Prior experience developing/maintaining a supplier management relationship. Experience negotiating contract terms with external suppliers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills. Ability to read blueprints, drawing and/or schematics. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as materials, manufacturing costs, unit pricing and freight charges. Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Under broad supervision, secures and analyzes quotes and negotiates prices and terms with domestic and international suppliers, subject to management approval, for the purchase of fixed assets, parts, tooling, raw materials, and/or services. Prepares analytical reports and forecasts to track product costs. Recommends appropriate course of action to management. Expedites the procurement of parts and/or materials in short or critical supply. Coordinates quality matters, engineering, and price changes between company components and suppliers.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) Emergency PO creation/ratio Cost Savings Cost Avoidance Part Shortages Supplier Contract Management ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Purchases a high volume and variety of materials and supplies. Evaluates bids, selects, and recommends suppliers and negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service. Develops and implements strategies for cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier consolidation, quality improvements and process efficiencies. Coordinates purchasing details with vendors, including pricing revisions, order cancellations, discontinued items, acceptable substitutes, back orders, delivery date revisions and invoice discrepancies. Plans, coordinates, and manages various sourcing projects related to price, availability, cost to produce and quality for possible category cost savings. Analyzes inventory levels and plans orders based on production and sales requirements. Investigates discrepancies between actual and systematic levels, conducts and coordinates corrective actions and implements process improvements. Develops replenishment strategies to reduce lead times. Supports new supplier qualifications, engineering and new product development activities as required including supplier visits and audits. Develops and maintains relationships with key cross functional teams. Keeps abreast of market conditions and changes within the supplier's organization that may affect our relationship. Reconcile invoice discrepancies as they arise. Participate in annual physical inventories. Maintains data in the MRP system of records relative to purchased part item set ups, purchase orders, requisitions, and approvals. Reviews requisition orders to verify quantities ordered are the quantities that were received. Develops and maintains strong relationships with suppliers. Monitors performance of suppliers. Compiles information on price trends and manufacturing processes.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five years of purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Inventory experience in a manufacturing environment including warehousing, inventory control and production flow is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Dynamics or another ERP system KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Solid understanding of distribution, purchasing, inventory and production Prior experience developing/maintaining a supplier management relationship. Experience negotiating contract terms with external suppliers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills. Ability to read blueprints, drawing and/or schematics. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as materials, manufacturing costs, unit pricing and freight charges. Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills