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Direct Material Requirements Planner II
1000 New Horizons Way Allendale, CA 95688 US
Job Description
Perform operational sourcing and procurement activities
- Understand and support site specific stakeholder requirements using knowledge and alignment with category strategy and sourcing instructions
- Lead and coordinate communication of status, progress, results, action plans with site and global stakeholders
- Responsible for the strategic purchasing of the materials in the assigned category in compliance with internal and external requirements, as well as the compliance with general conditions such as costs, delivery times and quality.
- Performs RFx processes and negotiates volumes, processes and performance targets with suppliers (local, regional and global) according to global category strategy and in compliance with processes, and global procurement policy.
- Develops regional/ site sourcing and strategy implementation plans and supplier strategies for assigned categories and material groups in alignment with the global category strategy.
- Monitors compliance with aligned specifications, conducts and resolves as well as implements/ leads actions plans with assigned teams and suppliers to prevent performance issues and assures supplies of direct materials.
- Owns actions for assigned materials category to contribute to achieving financial targets and delivery metrics (Savings, Supplier Delivery Performance, etc).
- Ensures the supply and efficient procurement and supply of materials in quantity and compliance to price and specification of the assigned category to meet manufacturing needs.
- Independently leads business review meetings and supports supplier review meetings with selected suppliers.
- Conducts negotiations as aligned with global category and solution oriented ad-hoc meetings with suppliers and Service providers (including senior management level if needed).
- Actively works on and drives cost optimization projects (price, optimize supply chain and efficiency, Total Cost of Ownership etc.) for better operational efficiency, values and cost of material, efficiency of material supply chains.
- Works with local, regional and global interfaces internal/ external/ 3rd parties in a close collaboration and owns appropriate communication and transparency of information for procurement related activities.
- Responsible for understanding and addressing the requirements of the site/ region for the assigned materials category and defining and driving activities lined up with the global category.
- Performs regular benchmarking of the supplier and product portfolios and thus ensures access to innovation and a competitive cost environment.
- Supports/leads local, regional and global projects, internally as well as in collaboration with the supplier. Defines governance and coordinates or leads the implementation of global category strategies at the site/ in the region, as well as local and regional initiatives and strategies.
- Leads and/or supports additional projects as discussed and agreed within the DPP Operations team.
- Comply with local and global policies, procedures and standards.
- Ensure supply to meet KPIs and local and global targets with no impact to production
Required qualifications
- School education: High school diploma
- Professional training: Commercial training with relevant professional experience
- Professional experience: At least 4 years of professional experience in procurement
- Other: Good communicator (verbal and written) with English language skills [business fluent]
- SAP Experience preferred
Skills
- Demonstrate knowledge of standard concepts and practices in Purchasing Ability to read and interpret documents such material masters, material specifications, material drawings, vendor certificates, etc.
- Identify assembly versus components of an assembly.
- Demonstrate knowledge of various MRP types and impact to inventory level Ability to write routine correspondence with vendors.
- Ability to accurately describe technical or material master discrepancies observed between company requirements and vendor supplied materials.
- Ability to speak effectively with customers, vendors, and internal partners.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
- Minimum 4 years experience in buying/planning aspects of an integrated ERP environment, preferably with SAP.
- Minimum 2 years experience in Purchasing and Vendor Management.
- Associates degree preferred or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Supply Chain or Material Management experience, with spare parts knowledge a plus. Professional certifications (CPIM, CSCP, ISM, APICS) preferred.
Pay Rate Range: $25-44/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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