Description :
Job ID 2503
Job Number 015602
Location US - Manitowoc, WI
Facility MANITOWOC CRANES INC
Department SOURCING
Employment Type Regular/Full-Time
Education Required Bachelors Degree
Languages Required
Experience Required 5 - 7 Years
Relocation Provided Yes
General Job Objective
To obtain the most cost effective worldwide and local arrangements for products/services in a specified grouping of strategic commodities by employing skills in market research, negotiation, supplier selection and supplier performance monitoring.
Coordination and collection of materials requirements from all MCG operations, for specified strategic commodities.
Essential Job Functions
(1) Obtain insight into market events surrounding a particular commodity. Develop an understanding of the product offerings available, technological developments, and general pricing trends of the market. Accomplish by developing sources of information for markets including world wide supplier base, MCG purchasing groups, trade organizations/associations, trade journals and other periodicals, internet research, labor contract conditions and expirations, and other sources of market news. Seek information on minority and small business suppliers to support procurement objectives in these areas. Document findings for use in supplier negotiation planning efforts.
(2) Enter negotiation with appropriate suppliers to develop worldwide and local agreements on pricing, service, and quality levels to be provided. Organize negotiations to include a clear objective, a complete bid package (including any necessary engineering drawings, blueprints and/or specifications), quotes from available suppliers (including warranty and labor reimbursement terms), and necessary input from other MCG operations (MCC, Shady Grove, National, Wilhelmshaven, Delta,Potain) and departments (IPD, manufacturing engineering, production control, quality, product support, etc). Finalize terms and conditions offered by each supplier and perform value analysis of alternatives for use in the final selection process.
(3) Evaluate and select suppliers to provide specific part(s) according to negotiated terms which minimize the total cost of procurement (to include cost of quality, lead time, and inventory levels) by reviewing supplier offerings with appropriate MCG operations and departments (e.g. engineering, quality, product support, etc.), and facilitating the final selection process. Document arrangement to support tactical purchasing conducted by production control, and enter contract/agreement terms into the BaaN system.
(4) Review and evaluate supplier performance in terms of price, on time delivery, lead time and quality. Collect input data from other MCG operations, Production Control, Quality, and A/P to performance analysis. Provide performance feedback to suppliers, develop appropriate performance improvement action plans in conjunction with the supplier, and initiate improvement activities including coordination with other departments.
Job Requirements/Working Conditions
Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field desired. Graduate level education preferred.
5 To 10 years experience in materials management/logistics/supply chain mgmt required
2 to 3 years strategic procurement experience required.
Demonstrated understanding of the global manufacturing process required.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are essential.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions, drawings, etc.
Ability to speak effectively to supplier groups on a daily basis is essential.
Good problem solving and analytical skills are essential for resolving emergency material needs, identifying the root cause of problems and analyzing supplier performance.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize data based on business needs is essential.
Ability to utilize spreadsheet and other PC packages to analyze information, summarize and communicate to other plant personnel is required.
American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification is desired.
National Association of Purchasing Management (CPM) certification is strongly desired.
PE or CPA preferred
Normal office environment; Occasional travel by land or air.