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Glory Ltd.

Sr. Procurement/Planning Specialist-Watertown, WI

Glory Ltd., Watertown, Wisconsin, United States, 53094

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Sr. Procurement/Planning Specialist-Watertown, WI Department:

Purchasing - Direct Procurement

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

United States/Watertown, WI

Reporting To:

North American Procurement Director

Compensation:

$76,000 - $95,000 / year

Description This position will require you to come into our Watertown, WI office. You must currently reside in WI to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates with the Quality/Procurement Audit Teams during the selection process for new suppliers

Evaluate Suppliers and make recommendations for establishing and maintaining a strong supplier base capable of supporting the manufacturing strategy of GGS

Negotiates pricing with suppliers

Analyze opportunities to reduce supplier base, identify cost reductions, reduce lead times and initiate value-add opportunities as applicable

Perform Commodity categorization of Tier II Suppliers and recommend strategy that should be pursued by GGS

Recommend supplier termination plans where necessary and outline plan for transitioning to new proposed supplier

Proactively address supply risks—especially for long-lead-time items—through scenario planning and cross-functional collaboration

Advise material controllers on supply planning activities as needed. This will require a through understand of Supply and Demand & Material Requirements Planning

Proficient with What IF scenario planning based on Supply and Demand. Recommend to Senior Management Gaps / Supply Issues

Other Duties:

Participate in Quarterly Supplier Score Card preparation and, review score card with Suppliers

Establishes meetings to review overall supplier performance, including quality, price, delivery, and business relationship.

Review weekly Corrective Action Due Report (CADR)

Monitor ongoing supplier quality issues for resolution and permanent corrective action

Works with supplier and internal departments to resolve any material availability/obsolescence issues

Meet Suppliers, schedule supplier site visits as required

Visit Suppliers both domestic and International as required

Acts as the direct liaison between internal departments and suppliers for accurate and timely communications for all supplier issues

Travel, both within the USA and international, may be required as needed.

Provides sourcing support for existing or new products/parts

Prepares Request for Proposal (RFP), distributes RFPs to suppliers, analyze RFP results and communicate results internally and to supplier chosen

Enter Initial Orders in Glory ERP (JDE or Similar) and coordinate between Suppliers and Glory Quality group

Complete documentation in Glory ERP for New Item Setups per Engineering requirements

Work with Procurement team members to maintain current Pricing in Glory ERP for purchased parts

Update Standard costs annually in Glory ERP

Digitize and maintain current record keeping pertaining to

Purchase Orders

Supplier Files

Other documentation to support department functions

Maintain GGS tooling assets, review annually with suppliers and work with finance to keep the list updated

Troubleshoot supplier issues ranging from but not limited to:

Accounts payable

Engineering

Quality

Support Procurement activities related to Facility: (following is a partial list):

Lawn and grounds maintenance

Site Construction

Vending/Catering/Food Services

Roofing

Cleaning/Janitorial Services

Office Supplies

Engineering services and supplies

Excavation/Paving

Perform any other duties as assigned

Able to handle multiple requirements using laptop computer and monitor. Ability to type e-mails, prepare work word documents, excel spreadsheets, and Power Point presentations

Handling effectively multiple phone calls both internally and long distance

Occasionally deliver samples parts to Quality or Receiving Departments

Capable of Driving company van for local vendor visits/and pick-ups

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Business Administration from four-year College or university; or

Minimum eight years related experience and/or training; or

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge and ability to negotiate and enter into purchasing agreements

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban Process, and ISO Quality and Environmental standards in a manufacturing facility.

Working knowledge of PC and integrated databases, including Excel (spreadsheets), Word, and Power Point programs.

CPM / APICS Certification a plus, but not mandatory.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Job Benefits Glory is proud to share that our benefit package ranks in the top 25% across the country!

Benefits:

401(k) Retirement Plan with Fidelity – 2.5% Base contribution paid toward your retirement by Glory even if you do not participate. Plus, Glory matches 3% up to 6% of your contribution

Health insurance – 3 medical plans to choose from. High, Medium and Low deductible through Blue Cross Blue Shield

MDLive – 24/7 Virtual Doctor plus a Nurse Line

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA / Dependent Care

Voluntary Life Insurance

Basic Life insurance and AD&D – Company paid

Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability / Employee Assistance Program – Company paid

Paid Vacation – start with a prorated amount of hours your first year depending on start date. 80 vacation hours earning your first full year and vacation hours increase based on years of service

Paid Sick days based on City/State requirements

Paid Holidays – 9 to 11 days based on start date

Professional development assistance

Education assistance

Adoption Assistance

Legal and ID Theft plans

Annual Bonus opportunity

Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement

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