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Company DescriptionITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 250 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $12.6 billion in 2020. The company's seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW's approximately 43,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company's decentralized and entrepreneurial culture. www.itw.com.Job DescriptionResponsible for the procurement of assigned items and executing buying strategies in accordance with agreed upon material buying plans at the optimum cost and quality. Analyzes market and current supply chain conditions, along with internal customer demand and proactively develops supply strategies to mitigate or alleviate risks to the business. Works with suppliers to develop and implement Kan Ban or inventory stocking agreements. Networks with other business units, sales representatives, and vendors. Works with suppliers to maintain or improve performance, cost efficiency, quality, and timeliness. Responsibilities (80% Core Essential Functions) Kanban and purchasing agreements - Set up and maintain Kanban agreements, determine Kanban quantities for appropriate levels of stock to meet production needs, maintain records as needed Purchasing - Analyze stock levels compared to Kanban required quantities and place purchase orders based on results, work with accounts payable and receiving to reconcile discrepancies Risk mitigation - Track any possible stock out situations, determine risk mitigation for stock out risk, minimize cost increases, and maintain inventory kanban stock levels at appropriate levels, communicate effectively with in appropriate departments impacted. Supply chain - Monitor and track incoming shipments, ensure inventory availability to meet assembly and customer demand, expedite material as required. Supplier management - Proactively communicate with suppliers, actively analyze supplier performance in key KPI's - quality, cost, delivery, customer service. Work with high risk suppliers to improve, identify cost improvements ideas with suppliers, negotiate pricing. Communicates effectively - Utilizes teamwork with appropriate cross-functional personnel, including management, accounting, purchasing, assembly, engineering, customer service, service, warehouse, etc. Responsibilities (20% Department-specific Core Essential Functions) Performs negotiations and contract set-up, maintains records as needed Works with strategic sourcing coordinator to transition new design changes into production Assist/train other employees in understanding the Kanban process, correct usage and processes Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally throughout workday QualificationsMinimum Qualifications High School Diploma Experience: 1 year in purchasing, material or inventory control, sourcing, supplier management, forward planning in a production environment. Skills/Abilities Keen analytical skills and ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the business Computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Effective oral and written communication Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adjust workflow based on business needs to meet critical deadlines Ability to work independently with little supervision Intermediate to advanced math skills Ability to read engineering drawings Preferred Qualifications Broad commodity-based experience ERP experience, preferably Epicor Understanding of MRD, Kan Ban/two bin system and long lead time products International purchasing and logistics experience Experience with supplier improvement activities Additional Information You will work in a team-oriented office and manufacturing environment. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds. PPE required: Steel toe shoes and eye protection are required in manufacturing and lab areas. ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.