Do you have a purchasing or sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment? Look no further! LHH is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist for a client located in Ottawa, KS that will help support the supplier/purchasing team. This a direct hire opportunity working hybrid ( 3 days onsite and 2 days remote). Our ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of purchasing experience OR be a new Supply Chain graduate looking to start their career. Pay for this role varies depending on experience between $60-80k annually. Read below for additional details.
Duties include:
Drive profits using cost saving strategies and project management skills to effectively lower component & manufacturing costs.
Implement cost improvement strategies by suppliers to achieve cost targets.
Demonstrate teamwork with colleagues to achieve results.
Optimize the supplier base for their respective category group and spend responsibilities.
Develop & implement category strategies and negotiate with suppliers with heavy emphasis on quality, delivery and cost. Collaborate strategies with global category managers.
Select and develop suppliers to achieve world-class results on quality, delivery and cost.
Demonstrate a business mindset with sustainable results.
Develop and implement action plans to continuously improve their suppliers.
Implement and maintain proactive supplier management that continually improves a small, high performing supply base through a supplier performance measurement and development program
Qualifications:
High School degree required.
At least 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment OR new supply chain graduate looking to start career
Experience with contract management and negotiation skills
Experience working with Cylinder, Hydraulics, and Electrics commodities is a plus
Ideal candidate will bring purchasing/sourcing/supply chain experience with an in-depth knowledge of people and processes, preferably with an OEM or tier 1 supplier environment.
Experience with an ERP system, INFOR LN a plus
Knowledge in Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, ERP/MRP systems and
Supply Chain optimization is valued.
Proficient in the use of Google Suite, including Sheets, Slides & Microsoft office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
Professional ISM affiliation/certification strongly desired.
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