Position Summary:

Entry Position into Supply Chain responsible for purchase order placement for New Product Development and assigned indirect spend categories. Assists Strategic Sourcing in driving a robust commodity based procurement strategy of all ElectroCraft spend related to electric motors and controls & Indirect Spend requirements. Drives commodities toward best cost / regional corporate and site goals. Demonstrates and promotes achievement of performance goals related to safety, innovation, quality, productivity, costs, continuous improvement and service.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Placement of NPD items for prototype builds and indirect spend materials, which may be for both Ohio and Indiana Locations
• Responsible for VMI reorder management, working closely with our supplers to ensure reorder quantity is in alignment with our current / future demand
• Assist in analyzing / developing Direct Spend Commodity Strategy to support:
• Regional Best Cost Country 
• Global Cost Reduction
• Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
• Supplier Consolidation
• Obtaining / Managing Non Disclosure Agreements with new suppliers
• Preparing Request for Quotes, based on Commodity Strategy
• Tracking / analyzing quotes received in preparation for recommending best sourcing options to support regional demand
• Corrdinates First Article Inspections Requirements (PPAP’s) in process and schedule atainment of first PO delivery of goods at new supplier. Interacts with Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Control
• Participate in building long term relationships with key suppliers to drive down cost and material leadtimes, by implementation of signed agreements
• May recommend cost saving proposals including make/buy analysis, alternative sourcing, volume discounts and vendor evaluation criteria.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications, preferred, but not required
• Ability to understand suppliers cost breakdown related to commodity markets, and technology which may affect the commodities purchased and opportunities to improve total overall costs.
• Insure compliance with plant, division and corporate requirments i.e. freight routing, use of coprorate approved suppliers, payment terms etc.
• Perform all job duties in a safe manner and obey all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform all job duties within company standards, regulatory or statutory requirements.
• Continuously contributes to ensuring compliance with company values, ethics, and related compliance expectations.
• Perform other duties and cross training as assigned.

Core Competencies

Decision Quality: Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Most solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time.

Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Probes all fruitful sources for answers. Can see hidden problems. Is excellent at honest analysis. Looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

Teamwork: Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively toward solutions that benefit all parties and accomplish group objectives.

Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully. Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers. Very bottom-line oriented. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Planning / Organizing: Establishes a systematic course of action for oneself and others to accomplish goals. Determines priorities and allocates time effectively.

Relationship Building: Collaboration facilitates teamwork to focus on problem solving and solutions at all levels to achieve mutual goals.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• BA or BS in related field or 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing sourcing role a plus.
• ISM and/or APICS Certification preferred, however not required.
• Strong verbal and written skills. 
• Personal Computer skills required are: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of ERP and MRP software applications, preferred, however not required.
• Advanced knowledge of suppliers’ manufacturing processes, industry experience, and identifying and challenging product cost drivers a plus.