NEG-US
Nippon Electric Glass (NEG) is one of the largest glass fiber manufacturers in the world, with manufacturing and sales in all three major world regions (Americas, Asia and Europe). The Glass Fiber Division is one of several businesses that make up the global NEG Group - a leading manufacturer of specialty glass, headquartered in Otsu, Japan - that manufactures and sells a broad range of high technology glass products. NEG has a strong focus on customer satisfaction, technology and social responsibility. The global NEG Glass Fiber business has a mission of being the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance, high-quality glass fiber products, with a focus on investing in the growth of the business in all regions.
NEG-US Glass Fiber includes the former PPG Glass Fiber business unit in the Americas, as well as Sales and Marketing resources that import products from other NEG locations. The NEG acquisition of PPG's US Glass Fiber operation was completed on September 1, 2017. The US operation has been in existence since 1959 and includes two manufacturing sites in North Carolina (Shelby, NC and Lexington, NC). There is also a Research & Development site in Shelby, NC and a Sales/Business office in the Pittsburgh area. In total, NEG-US employs close to one thousand people in a wide variety of commercial, technical, manufacturing and business roles.
The Glass Fiber Division manufactures a range of thermoplastic and thermoset compatible direct roving and chopped strand products, along with continuous strand mat, multi-end roving and wet used chopped strands. These products and NEG's technical and commercial resources support a wide range of applications in the market - including transportation, wind energy, oil and gas piping, infrastructure and construction. NEG's glass fiber is used as the primary reinforcement in these applications.
NEG-US offers competitive salaries and wages along with a 401(k) program that includes an employer match and additional employer contribution. Health care benefits, life insurance, disability, paid vacations and holidays are also provided. If you desire to be part of the NEG-US organization, please review a list of open positions, and we invite to apply for position(s) you may be qualified to perform. We look forward to your interest in NEG-US.
Scope (job summary):
This position is responsible for the procurement of goods and services in association with the maintenance, repair, and operations. To ensure the appropriate parts, supplies, and materials are efficiently and quickly addressed for all maintenance requests, while maintaining the highest level of quality and cost effectiveness. Manage all On-Site Mechanical and Electrical contract labor for all plant locations. Responsible for the management of the CAPEx procurement process with Engineering Group, Finance, and Operations for all capital and maintenance and repair requests. Consistently work to reduce cost through the utilization of preferred vendor contracts and identifying new sourcing opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies and contracts for all Capital Projects, MRO, and contract labor Create, Issue and analyze RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's and make recommendations for award ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented prior to the start of service; including CAPEx projects up to $20M Identify supply chain risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies Ensure that the maintenance, repair, and operations of the company has the appropriate inventory of parts, supplies and materials to efficiently and quickly address all maintenance requests, while maintaining the highest level of quality and cost effectiveness. Drive cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through negotiations Monitor capital market conditions for lead time impact on CAPEx schedule Review vendor performance on CapEx project for qualification of future projects Lead the selection and qualification process for new vendors Consolidate spend to leverage pricing from vendors, for RFP process and competitive positioning Responsible to track cost savings and report to management when savings are completed Competencies:
Core competencies: Focus on Results, Drive Change, Promote Teamwork, Build Trust & Respect, Understanding Markets & Customer Results. Negotiating, Vendor relationship management, Best Practices knowledge, Conflict Resolution, Priority Setting, Risk Management, and Treats team members fairly and with respect Dimensions:
Award contracts for projects between $5M-$20M Manage relationship with 25 critical vendors Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering 3-5 years of previous purchasing experience in Manufacturing Certified Procurement Manager preferred Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel Experience in Manufacturing Software (ERP, MRP, MPS)
NEG-US prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and a background check.
NEG-US offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. NEG-US is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NEG-US Glass Fiber includes the former PPG Glass Fiber business unit in the Americas, as well as Sales and Marketing resources that import products from other NEG locations. The NEG acquisition of PPG's US Glass Fiber operation was completed on September 1, 2017. The US operation has been in existence since 1959 and includes two manufacturing sites in North Carolina (Shelby, NC and Lexington, NC). There is also a Research & Development site in Shelby, NC and a Sales/Business office in the Pittsburgh area. In total, NEG-US employs close to one thousand people in a wide variety of commercial, technical, manufacturing and business roles.
The Glass Fiber Division manufactures a range of thermoplastic and thermoset compatible direct roving and chopped strand products, along with continuous strand mat, multi-end roving and wet used chopped strands. These products and NEG's technical and commercial resources support a wide range of applications in the market - including transportation, wind energy, oil and gas piping, infrastructure and construction. NEG's glass fiber is used as the primary reinforcement in these applications.
NEG-US offers competitive salaries and wages along with a 401(k) program that includes an employer match and additional employer contribution. Health care benefits, life insurance, disability, paid vacations and holidays are also provided. If you desire to be part of the NEG-US organization, please review a list of open positions, and we invite to apply for position(s) you may be qualified to perform. We look forward to your interest in NEG-US.
Scope (job summary):
This position is responsible for the procurement of goods and services in association with the maintenance, repair, and operations. To ensure the appropriate parts, supplies, and materials are efficiently and quickly addressed for all maintenance requests, while maintaining the highest level of quality and cost effectiveness. Manage all On-Site Mechanical and Electrical contract labor for all plant locations. Responsible for the management of the CAPEx procurement process with Engineering Group, Finance, and Operations for all capital and maintenance and repair requests. Consistently work to reduce cost through the utilization of preferred vendor contracts and identifying new sourcing opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies and contracts for all Capital Projects, MRO, and contract labor Create, Issue and analyze RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's and make recommendations for award ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented prior to the start of service; including CAPEx projects up to $20M Identify supply chain risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies Ensure that the maintenance, repair, and operations of the company has the appropriate inventory of parts, supplies and materials to efficiently and quickly address all maintenance requests, while maintaining the highest level of quality and cost effectiveness. Drive cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through negotiations Monitor capital market conditions for lead time impact on CAPEx schedule Review vendor performance on CapEx project for qualification of future projects Lead the selection and qualification process for new vendors Consolidate spend to leverage pricing from vendors, for RFP process and competitive positioning Responsible to track cost savings and report to management when savings are completed Competencies:
Core competencies: Focus on Results, Drive Change, Promote Teamwork, Build Trust & Respect, Understanding Markets & Customer Results. Negotiating, Vendor relationship management, Best Practices knowledge, Conflict Resolution, Priority Setting, Risk Management, and Treats team members fairly and with respect Dimensions:
Award contracts for projects between $5M-$20M Manage relationship with 25 critical vendors Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering 3-5 years of previous purchasing experience in Manufacturing Certified Procurement Manager preferred Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel Experience in Manufacturing Software (ERP, MRP, MPS)
NEG-US prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and a background check.
NEG-US offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. NEG-US is an Equal Opportunity Employer.