Job Description

Reporting to the Operation Manager, The Commodity Management Associate is responsible for all the purchasing activities. He or She coordinates, controls and reports on-time delivery, purchase price variance for the business unit. Work is performed wi Reporting to the Operation Manager, The Commodity Management Associate is responsible for all the purchasing activities. He or She coordinates, controls and reports on-time delivery, purchase price variance for the business unit. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required to complete recurring assignments independently and to determine the best methods to follow to complete assignments. The Purchasing manages overall relationship with and performance of suppliers. Working with the inventory analyst to support manufacturing build plans and supervises the process for purchasing components and parts. This is a very dynamic and fast-paced work environment. A high degree of leadership and commitment is essential. Job Requirements: Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: . Procures goods and services in support of the business operations. . Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, examines bids and initiates contracts. Responsible for the procurement of parts and supplies for new products, existing products and non-production supplies. . Initiates purchases driven through the MRP process. Assesses when to execute and what order to place based on other factors. . Coordinates last time buys for products end of life. . Ensures on-time delivery, purchase price variance and inventory management. . Forecast accuracy and reports back to appropriate personnel. . Updates standard costs for assigned parts. . Facilitates quoting and sourcing of parts to improve supply and reduce costs. . Acts as primary contact with suppliers, internal and external customers to facilitate problem resolution for assigned material. . Addresses and resolves situations such as supply chain shortages, allocations, bad balances, discrepant material and alternate sources of supply. . Has responsibility for continuous improvement including data integrity and parameter management. . Analyzes variances to determine root cause and implement corrective action. . Meets regularly with suppliers to set goals and understand the next generation of product offerings. Evaluates supplier performance and helps drive performance improvements. . Develops and documents audit procedures and plans for Procurement to ensure compliance to corporate policies and procedures. . Ensures audit readiness among all purchasing personnel. Coordinates and conducts internal self-audits and ISO reviews. Knowledge/Skills/Competencies: . Basic knowledge of equipment manufacturing environment, materials and processes. . Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management. . Good knowledge of the types of materials being purchased by the department. . Good negotiation and problem resolution skills. . Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines. . Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion. . Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers. . Strong knowledge of SCM policies, procedures and ISO standards. . Knowledge of the SAP system. Physical Demands: . Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment. . Duties may require repetitive manual movements (e.g., keyboarding), carrying, pushing or pulling light objects, (under 5 kg.) . Sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors, screens, precise eye/hand coordination, sustained visual concentration on numbers, legal documents Typical Experience: . 2 years. Typical Education: . Bachelor's degree in a related field. Travel . 0% of the time expected travel.