SAI Advanced Power Solutions, INC.

Sourcing Manager

SAI Advanced Power Solutions, INC., Chicago

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Position Summary:

This position is responsible for coordinating activities related to Sourcing for manufacturing orders to suppliers including timelines with Production, Shipping, Receiving, Engineering, Inventory and Project Management and Quality Control departments to ensure a timely and accurate procurement process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Manage all Sourcing for Production
Source new vendors for to meet Company’s needs for outsourcing
Negotiate timeline, cost (budgets) and manage the flow of goods coming in and out of the facility to meet projects on-time, on-budget and on-spec
Coordinate a wide variety of functions within the company to provide liaison support during pre-delivery time including activities within order processing, customer relations and sales support
Manage flow of supplies and inventory levels based on production needs and according to master production schedule
Plan and coordinate delivery of goods, transportation and logistics to deliver materials the proper facility
Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to meet production timelines.
Work with Inventory department to maintain accurate information regarding pricing, inventory stock levels, releases, order status within automated ERP system
Work with cross function teams to identify and define customer and project requirements that clearly layout customer expectations to all parties.
Ensure that all contract administration procedures are followed and executed in a professional manner.
Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this job.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

·Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management or MBA

·1-3 years of experience in supply chain management

·Previous experience in manufacturing required

Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to communicate with vendors, technical resources, and management.
Ability to work in a fast-paced schedule-driven environment. Timing is a critical function and is the key value that provides to our customers.
Ability to manage budgets
Positive attitude, team player, good attendance, hard worker, self-motivated with attention to detail

·Must be able to read, write and converse fluently in English with the level of competency that will permit the applicant to function in the position (i.e., negotiate contracts, scheduling meetings, collaborate across departments, provide written documentation internally and externally).

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

Integrity& Ethics – models Vision, Mission & Values
Customer Focus – demonstrates commitment to customer
Collaboration & Teamwork – embraces an inclusive workplace
Quality – produces quality work product
Innovation/Continuous Improvement – finds new and better ways of doing things
Job Knowledge – demonstrates a clear understanding of and executes roles and responsibilities
Time Management/Productivity – manages time and resources effectively
Problem Solving/Decision Making – demonstrates proper judgment, problem solving and decision making
Independence/Initiative – works with little or no supervision and seeks out new work
Communication – effectively communicates
Paid time off 401K
$70K

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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