Senior Procurement Coordinator

1 week ago

Walkerton, United States Polygon Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The role of the Senior Procurement Coordinator is the control and oversight responsibility for all plant-level procurement. Responsible for overseeing procurement associates and communicating with senior leadership on procurement strategies and plans. Expected to support current activities along with future company growth. Must have the ability to communicate and anticipate issues while being proactive with strategic critical thinking to ensure department success. Responsible for overseeing cost reductions, completing quotes in a timely manner, and ensuring on-time deliveries.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ability to build strategic procurement and inventory practices for future growth.
  • Collaborate with operations, schedule and Director of Supply Chain to establish procurement guidelines and policies in compliance with established business practices, ethical guidelines, and ISO procedures.
  • Initiate, conduct, and negotiate strategic supply arrangements with key suppliers and vendors.
  • Collaborate with quality and engineering to set up contracts with outside machine shops and testing service suppliers outsourced operations.
  • Initiate and track cost reductions on procured material, freight, and outside operational services.
  • Complete end-of-month report preparation for accounting and management.
  • Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.
  • Arrange for disposal of surplus materials, equipment, and other items as necessary.
  • Act as primary contact between internal customers, supplier and vendors for all delivery and schedule related issues.
  • Maintain purchase order delivery date, quantity information, product quality or performance, and inventory.
  • Determine method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
  • Coordinate raw material and component cycle counts and material adjustments.
  • Overseas incoming freight for correct shipping paperwork, test certifications and packaging.
  • Work with facilities manager on disposal of liquid waste and Title V report to OSHA.
  • Work in conjunction with senior leadership and internal departments to support, promote, and monitor the efficient operations of the facility to meet strategic goals of the organization.
  • Ensure supply continuity through risk management and supplier diversification.
  • Commitment to uphold Polygon's Core Values: Customer Committed - Customer Centered, Excellence, Pride & Passion in Our Work, Integrity Without Compromise, Care for Our Community.
  • Perform all additional duties as assigned.
Education and Training:
  • Bachelor's degree in business preferred (concentration in procurement, supply chain, logistics or leadership).
  • APICS, CPIM, PMP, ASQ, or Lean Six Sigma certifications preferred.
Knowledge and Experience:
  • At least 3-5+ years of technical leadership and people management experience.
  • 3-5+ years of experience with purchasing, inventory management, operations, or supply chain.
  • 3-5+ years Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Material Resource Planning (MRP) experience, and/or Warehouse Management Software (WMS).
  • Experience leading a centralized team providing support to multiple aligned teams.
  • Excellent problem solving, issue identification and technical documentation skills.
  • Have a customer-first mindset and a strong ability to bring people together from across other departments to accomplish strategic and operational goals.
  • Strong knowledge of LEAN manufacturing techniques.
  • Strong project management skills and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Extensive knowledge and proficiency with multiple software and mainframe applications, using Microsoft Office Suite and statistical analysis; advanced knowledge of distribution, inventory and business systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of planning and inventory concepts around product movement, disposition, business processes, and relevant industry compliance.
Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Present ideas and information accurately and clearly.
  • Strong mathematical skills.
  • Effective leadership.
  • LEAN manufacturing principles.
  • Ability to lift and move 25 to 50 pounds periodically during the shift.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, associate is regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, climb, walk, use hands, talk, and hear for a minimum of eight (8) hours per shift.

Hours and Shifts:

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time. Hours may vary depending upon workload and production needs for the business.

Relocation assistance is not available with this position.