Indirect Purchasing Lead

1 month ago

Lake Orion, United States American Battery Solutions Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary:

The Indirect Purchasing Lead will manage purchasing activities for Indirect and MRO purchased components and materials as a key member of the Purchasing Team. This individual will manage inventory, supply, and reorder points. The position will act as functional lead, supporting a development process and work in close collaboration with the needs of all North American locations.


Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate and manage all Indirect and MRO suppliers. Including pricing agreements, contract implementation, supplier maintenance.
  • Develop a strategy to reduce costs incurred and meet budget requirements for the organization on an annual basis, including targets rolled out to improve profitability.
  • Create POs for all North American locations, working with requisitioners to maintain an up-to-date PO process in the areas of purchasing services, MRO, testing supplies, off-the-shelf miscellaneous items, and web purchases
  • Manage all inventories on MRI and indirect purchasing for all North American locations, inclusive of establishing re-points at all locations.
  • Work with requisitioner on PO request errors and information updates, including additional information.
  • Facilitate (NDA) Non- Disclosure Agreement with suppliers.
  • Vendor Master for all new suppliers. Add documentation in PLEX for new suppliers (W9, supplier registration, service suppliers).
  • Ensure data continuity within the PLEX system via audits.
  • Ensure shared document continuity and record keeping of all contracts, internal approvals, KPIs procedures, and any other critical needs for the organization.
  • Track, interpret, and communicates supplier performance and department KPI performance for our company.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Position Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain from a four-year college or university or ten (10) years of work experience in a business environment.
  • Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience in purchasing and procurement or similar experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Previous experience with ERP systems (PLEX a plus).
  • Ability to thrive, without much oversight, in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
  • A proactive and open-minded attitude to resolving problems and delivering results.


Key Competencies:

  • Thinks Strategically: Acts with the long-term future in mind. Considers future impact when weighing decisions. Anticipates trends and future consequences.
  • Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
  • Integrity: Acts and makes decisions in a manner consistent with the needs of the public in delivery of products/services. Acts in line with the culture and norms of both the organization and society in general.
  • Promoting Teamwork: Facilitating involvement, participation, and assurance of decisions amongst self and others; creating a sense of belonging.
  • Leads Change: Persistently moves in the face of ambiguity, dilemmas, and resistance to get completion of changes in an organized way; adapts with flexibility to and copes with changing situations while maintaining focus on goals.
  • Delivers Results: Achievement oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.


Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
  • Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
  • May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments and on uneven terrain.
  • Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions and in industrial environments.
  • The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.


Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.


Benefits Overview

  • Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
  • Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
  • Voluntary benefits offerings.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Employee Referral Program.
  • Employee development and career growth opportunities.


About Us

American Battery Solutions Inc. (“ABS”) is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business.

As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.


The Location - Lake Orion

American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you'll be at the center of it here

AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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