<p>Job Summary:</p> <p>Under general supervision, performs basic professional purchasing activities with respect to readily</p> <p>available and commonly used supplies, materials and services of a routine nature. Ensures proper</p> <p>business needs are being met by evaluating suppliers and quotations to obtain best price possible with</p> <p>keeping quality, service and delivery requirements in mind.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <p>Procurement & Sourcing</p> <ul> <li>Lead sourcing strategies, negotiations and procurement of machinery and equipment. items such as conveyors, presses, stamping machines, testers, assembly equipment and tooling. </li><li>Lead North America sourcing strategy for returnable and expendable packaging, including but not limited to corrugated cardboard, plastic returnable totes, plastic pallets, metal racking and wooden pallets. </li></ul> <p>Supplier & Category Management</p> <ul> <li>Manage suppliers across various MRO categories (initially in Capex and Packaging). </li><li>Lead negotiations, long-term agreements, and pricing strategies. </li><li>Work with site Stakeholders to align on short and long-term sourcing strategies. </li><li>Track supplier performance and drive corrective actions. </li><li>Support supplier-risk mitigation efforts. </li></ul> <p>Operations & Reliability Support</p> <ul> <li>Partner with maintenance, engineering, tooling, and production teams to identify cost reduction projects and target products for cost down negotiations. </li><li>Support internal stakeholders with TPM, PM, and predictive maintenance projects as it relates to Procurement. </li><li>Support resolution of supply issues to prevent downtime. </li></ul> <p>Cost Control & Continuous Improvement</p> <ul> <li>Lead MRO cost-reduction initiatives and vendor consolidation. </li><li>Conduct spend analysis and refine category strategies. </li><li>Support lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, TPM, and RCM. </li></ul> <p>Compliance & Documentation</p> <ul> <li>Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO standards, procurement policies, and safety requirements. </li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing data and documentation. </li><li>Support audit activities. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in business or related field </li><li>Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and terms </li><li>Good written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills </li><li>Competent level of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel </li><li>Ability to calculate mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and </li></ul> <p>percentages</p> <ul> <li>Strong organizational and time management skills </li><li>Ability to work as part of a team </li></ul> <p>Benefits Summary:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans </li><li>401K with 4% Company Match </li><li>Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays </li><li>Bonus Program </li><li>FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs </li><li>Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance </li><li>Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs </li><li>Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc. </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Career Development and Ongoing Training </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program </li><li>Volunteer Opportunities </li><li>Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) </li><li>Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) </li><li>Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) </li><li>Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance. </li></ul> <p>Annual Salary: $54,000 - $74,000</p> <p>This role will have the ability to sit at the following site locations: Southfield, MI., Maryville, TN., Battle Creek, MI.</p>