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Description

This individual will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of strategies to provide optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to achieve each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in related role including electronics manufacturing experience and ordering commodities.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Extremely proficient in measuring data related to Supplier Performance.

• Strong understanding of terms, supply strategy, KanBan, VMI, Safety Stock etc.

• Individual must be an organized, open-minded & motivated self-starter.

• Expert communication skills to support pleasant interactions with Suppliers and a multi-layered workforce.

• Ability to report findings and KPI’s to Purchasing Manager

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be proficient in MS Excel.

• Ability to develop a technical, statistical and fundamental assessment for each commodity.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None. This position will not manage people; rather materials.

Essential Functions

Manage value and mitigate risk for commodities (i.e. copper, gold, oil and off-the-shelf stock items) while running an effective sourcing campaign. Use a systematic and analytical approach to measure the usage cycle for any specific group of items (EAU). Initial Benchmarks: Reduce stockouts, increase blanket orders with scheduled JIT deliveries at lower negotiated prices.

Review how the company buys and the patterns of purchasing commodities, then ascertain the market forces that apply to the commodity. Liaise with suppliers to ensure that the supply chain is as stable as possible, so that there is no risk of the supply chain breaking down.

Track and report KPI’s to Director of Purchasing: Inventory $’s On Hand vs On Order/Incoming PO’s, PPV, Meet Comp Wins/Losses, Inbound Freight Analysis etc.

Support and enforce Corrective Action process and issue CARs where necessary to support process improvement. All other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to work in an office environment with a lot of sitting

• Must be able to tolerate a full day of computer screen viewing

• Some walking will be required to browse production on the shop floor

Work Environment

• Professional office environment

• Some walking will be required to browse production on the shop floor

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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