Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago

Burbank, California, United States Crane Co. Full time
Job Summary:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing components from suppliers in order to assure timely delivery of parts to support production needs. In addition, the Procurement Specialist is the communication and logistics link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform material requirements planning through high interaction/coordination with manufacturing personnel and external suppliers to support the Value Stream
• Communicate priorities and schedule changes to Outside Processing Suppliers on a daily basis to support changes in production requirements
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers; Communicate common supplier problems with Leadership, Procurement Specialists and other Buyers
• Train the value stream support personnel and facilitate the upgrade to a pull-based replenishment system (Kanban) to improve inventory turns and eliminate part shortages
• Monitor supplier orders to assure they are shipped on a timely basis to support the Value Stream
• Improve supplier fill rates, quality, and lead times to fit product mix and needs.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers for production material and Outside Processing operations
• Interact with sourcing teams to ensure best practices and greatest leverage in procurement, low-cost region sourcing, supplier assessment & management
• Publish daily shortage report to communicate current delivery information from suppliers
• Resolve invoice discrepancies on a timely basis
• Manage supplier quality through the Non-Conforming Report (NCR) Process; Minimize production impact by ensuring discrepant materials are addressed with Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement Quality, Supervisors and Suppliers
• Work closely with suppliers and Procurement Quality Engineers to resolve Corrective Action Requests (CARs) generated from NCRs
• Obtain Return Merchandise Authorizaton (RMA), and process return transactions in Oracle (ERP System); Follow Debit Memo process for supplier rework of discrepant materials
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Requirements:

• Experience: 0-2 years of experience buying in a similar industry or demonstrated knowledge of supply chain function through work experience or school
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process used in the operating unit of assignment; Working knowledge of buying and ordering procedures; Working knowledge of production planning, material requirements planning and Kanban systems; Working knowledge of computer systems that support production, e.g., inventory control, purchasing, production scheduling and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Skills/Abilities: Well-developed skill in communicating with others; Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Word and Access; Ability to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple teams, solve urgent problems associated with the manufacture of products and document and communicate production outcomes and trends; Ability to perform math and logic computations requiring sequencing of times, critical incidents, and numeric information; Ability to negotiate changes with vendors and manufacturing teams
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligibility Requirement: This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment; BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials-related field

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE. May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes. Requires occasional travel to support customers. Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task. Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task. Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds. Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds. Mental/Visual: use of computer. Workspace: cubicle/desk

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