Purchasing Supervisor jobs in Plano, TX

Description

Purpose of this Job: 

· Ensures the global management and coordination of the assigned commodities strategies (sourcing, panel optimization, synergies, etc.) including risk management

· Coordinates the deployment of SDAC Global Purchasing policies and strategies in the Americas area

Principle Duties/Essential Functions: 

· Gathers, categorizes and synthesizes the input data needed to establish SDAC Global Purchasing strategies

· Identifies, in collaboration with Local Purchasing Department, global opportunities in the Americas area

· Supports, especially for topics related to SDAC Global Purchasing Division strategy, the Local Purchasing Department for the related supplier management

· Ensures frequent and dynamic communication with colleagues in the SDAC Global Purchasing Division, in order to ensure consistent and effective deployment of the strategies and policies defined by his hierarchy 

· Provides to his management all the necessary reports (KPIs / activities / key information / blocking points / opportunities / risks) needed for SDAC Global Purchasing Division activities 

· Makes continuous proposals and actively supports the Global Purchasing process implementation

Other Tasks/Responsibilities:

· Procure SIA materials & services at the lowest total cost

· Support manufacturing and production control with respect to supply shortages

· Manage the activities of suppliers being qualified & work to retain the best and continually maintain positive, long standing relationships

· Ensure parts are sourced on time and that parts are available for all development builds

· Perform comparative cost analysis of supplier processes & quotations

· Develop and implement long term sourcing strategies (3 – 5-year plan)

· Take all ethical actions to ensure the highest possible cost reductions for SIA

· Deal with suppliers on an on-going basis regarding validation, cost reduction projects, dual sourcing, increased capacity, VA VE submission, etc.

· Complete all assignments, projects, & reports successfully and on time w/o supervisor follow up

· Maintain a positive and cooperative relationship with all SIA departments, locations, and suppliers

· Take the initiative in validation projects to ensure no delay in the milestone dates & successful project launch

· Keep abreast of developments in assigned commodities and the economic market 

· Responsible for awareness and compliance with company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Contributing to the effectiveness of the EHS policies and procedures by communicating and reporting unsafe conditions and/or non-compliances

Requirements

Education:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing purchasing preferably in the automotive industry

· Background and knowledge of machining, casting, stampings, bearings, and surface treatment

· Strong background in supplier sourcing, supplier selection, supplier evaluation and negotiations

· Must be capable of making decisions with a minimum of guidance and direction

· Ability to read, understand, & interpret drawings & specifications as relates to procurement activities

· Advanced MS Word and Excel knowledge

· Familiar with Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) standards

Physical Demands:

· Ability to work effectively under pressure

· Some occasional lifting (up to limits prescribed by OSHA) may be involved

· Continuously meets short deadlines while maintaining technical quality of the results

· Long periods of concentration usually while working on a computer

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

· PPE may be required based on specific projects

Work Environment/Hours:

· Primary work area is located in an office setting

· Must be able to work normal office hours plus provide support on evenings and weekend (as needed

· Must be able to deal with a wide variety of people on a personal level

Primary Work Location:

· Wylie, TX

Travel Requirements:

· Up to 10% domestic

· 10% international to countries such as but not limited to Japan, Germany, France