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Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.\nAbout the role\nUnder the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, this position will plan, develop and execute commodity strategies on a global scale. Responsibilities include management of supplier performance, negotiation of pricing and supplier relations building to achieve continuous improvement of the supply chain.Principle Duties and Responsibilities:\nPerform tactical purchasing activities for assigned areas of spend\nDrive material availability\nUtilize the Visual system to generate a list of material needs to plan POs against\nFollow-up with suppliers to ensure material will arrive as needed\nExpediate material as needed to fulfill customer expectations\nManage and control costs with suppliers\nAlign suppliers with lean manufacturing strategy by driving supply base to demand-based replenishment\nNegotiate annual Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and blanket purchase orders\nSource commodities for best quality, delivery and cost\nMaintain data within JWC’s enterprise data management system (Visual)\nEstablish and maintain accurate lead times\nMaintain accurate delivery dates within the ERP system.\nManage day to day rejected material discrepancy reports to ensure timely return of material. \nParticipate in Material Review Board meetings as needed and communicate the results to suppliers.\nPromptly communicate NCMs with suppliers and seek corrective actions.\nResolve shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues.\nDevelop procurement strategy for assigned commodities\nAnalyze direct materials spend\nIdentify and quantify containment opportunities\nDevelop and communicate plan\nAggressively identify strategic opportunities for effective supply sourcing and management\nUse lean tools and methodology to identify savings opportunities\nLead continuous improvement projects with key suppliers\nDevelop preferred supplier list by commodity and initiate formal requests for quotation or proposal.\nMeasure supplier performance across all key metrics and Identify ways to work with suppliers to improve it\nConduct supplier site visits to evaluate production capacity and define plans to improve performance, delivery and other key business criteria.\nQuality, Delivery, Cost Reductions, Lead-time reduction and Raw Inventory Velocity \nInterface with all departments to ensure quality standards are met\nAssist with special projects\nProtect Company confidential information\nStrive to promote the Company image at all times\nEducation:\nRequired: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience\nDesirable: APICS, Lean Six Sigma, CPM/CPSM certification\nExperience & Skills:\nHighly self-motivated, flexible, reliable, strong work ethic, dependable team player, positive, constructive attitude.\nMinimum 3-5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with experience in supply chain / procurement.\nStrong knowledge of procurement and negotiating techniques, principles and concepts.\nKnowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.\nOutstanding business etiquette and procurement ethics.\nExperience in industrial procurement of castings, machined parts, custom fabrication and other components in the United States, China and other global markets. Strong OSM/OSP experience required.\nGeneral knowledge and ability to apply continuous improvement techniques to purchasing and related areas.\nAbility to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders and top management.\nAbility to interact with JWC Managers, Directors and VPs to communicate market trends and business concerns.\nAttention to detail, while keeping the big picture in focus.\nComputer skills compatible with standard software (Microsoft Office, SAP).\nStrong negotiating, communication and analytical skills.\nAble to travel as required for performing supplier evaluations and order reviews at their factories.\nTraining:\nJWC will provide product and customer services training as needed.\nWhat we offer you\n$90,000.00 - $105,000.00\n15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays\n401k plan with a 6% match\nComprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability\nHealth savings account matching\nMotivating wellness program\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPaid parental leave\nGym reimbursement\nSulzer is an equal opportunity employer. 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