Procurement Specialist – New Products

2 weeks ago

Riverside, California, United States RANDYS Worldwide Full time $95,000 - $145,000 per year


Major Function:

The Procurement Specialist for New Product plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies required for New Product Introduction (NPI) and R&D projects. Working in a cross-functional environment, partnering with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Distribution, and Sales, in order to ensure on time delivery of materials and suppliers for First Article samples, R&D samples, new product development efforts, all the way through first production delivery.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities      related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and      supplies for NPI and R&D products. 
  • Creates and maintains successful and      productive working relationships with outside suppliers to ensure continually      improving quality products at the best rate possible
  • Sources and negotiates commercial aspects with      global suppliers, including onsite supplier audits
  • Navigates through import tariffs and duties to      determine the best possible supplier quality with lowest landed costs.
  • Drives improvement in product price, quality     and on time delivery First article samples, R&D parts and first      production deliveries.
  • Participate in driving low cost resourcing and      new product development initiatives
  • Works with freight forwarders      and transport companies to ensure successful      import of products
  • Works closely with Engineering Management,      Supply Chain Managers, Buyers & Project Managers, providing frequent      updates on progress with New Products.
  • Support relevant Engineering, Supply Chain and      Corporate KPI's

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

· Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain, engineering or related field 

· Supply Chain certifications a plus, examples:

o CPIM – Certified in Production & Inventory Management

o CPSM – Certified in Professional Supply Management

o CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional

o Lean certification

o Six Sigma certification

Experience: 

· 5-10 years of related domestic and international purchasing / supply chain management experience

· Experience developing highly technical products to unique specifications with domestic and international manufacturers

· Experience in supplier identification, vetting and development, domestic and international

· MRP experience, implementation experience a plus (Microsoft Dynamics GP, IQMS, SAP, Infor Syteline, etc.)

· Experience and practical application with Lean and Six Sigma to gain significant improvement in the areas of costs, lead time, inventory, and quality improvement

Knowledge and Personal Attributes: 

  • Tremendous attention to detail with high sense      of urgency and superior follow through skills
  • Demonstrated ability to take full      accountability for all Suppliers/projects assigned
  • Established reputation as a high integrity,      top performer 
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Ability to make fast, high quality decisions      to drive solutions 

· Ability to analyze data and make sound decisions

· Knowledge of Supply Chain and global supplier management

· Demonstrated experience in supply chain management, including negotiation, supplier development, and project management 

· Ability to read engineering specifications/drawings and quality inspection plans

· Ability to adapt to all cultures and cultural situations

Computer Skills: 

· Demonstrated experience with MS Office products and ERP systems, MS Excel power user, Wrike a plus

Travel:

· Ability to travel anywhere globally, anytime

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