Purpose Statement: Negotiate lowest total cost of ownership supply side component contracts for assigned commodities. Support sites in achieving customer satisfaction with associated cost, quality, delivery, and working capital.
Key Job Accountabilities:
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Prepare and execute RFQs: Contribute to the Global & Regional Request for Quote (RFQ) Process, including quoting and repricing efforts, to contribute to cost reduction with a focus on lowest total cost.
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Deliver site material escalation support through the parts expediting process (Plexpedite). Take swift action on part shortages so our manufacturing sites have the right parts to meet our customers’ needs.
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Perform Plexus agreement loading, review, and maintenance to ensure continuity of supply.
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Maintain data integrity by being detail oriented and tech savvy. Ensure clean data management to safeguard the operational metrics, which allow for quality decision making and management.
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Optimize business processes with a LEAN mindset and an eye for continuous improvement. Drive out waste and downtime from sourcing tools, processes and systems to increase team productivity and value.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
Other Qualifications:
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Procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics competence
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Strong experience driving KPIs
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Demonstrated commodity management expertise
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Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization
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Strong data analysis and Decision-making capabilities
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Continuous improvement mindset
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Project management experience
Physical Requirements:
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Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.
Travel Requirements:
This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.
