Senior Supply Chain Buyer/Planner - Simpson, PA, United States - BuildSubmarines

Description

Evaluates suppliers, quotes and services to determine most appropriate suppliers. Manages ongoing communications with suppliers. Ensures products and or services are delivered on time to meet customer requirements.

Coordinates end to end procurement planning and execution activities related to assigned commodities and/or suppliers beginning with supplier qualification through the intent to purchase (based on approved requisitions) through order negotiation and placement and the delivery process for production and MRO (office and shop) materials, supplies and services

• Assures that the purchase order contract requirement is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company including all necessary shipment paperwork and quality certificates. Establish specifications in terms of optimal quantity to purchase, quality required, and the cost impact on budget
• Select suppliers according to the type of product, quality provided by the supplier, to create strategic partnerships. Negotiate contracts that include costs, terms and conditions, customer flow downs, FAR/DFAR clauses, warranties, delivery, handling, and penalties for late delivery or cost overruns. Negotiates the best possible cost, quality, lead time, and schedule for the requirement - offers alternative solutions to achieve business objectives
• Lead the team that drives improvement in supplier performance utilizing a system that monitors, measures, and provides feedback on supplier performance - issue corrective actions to address performance GAPs and follow up to closure
• Use the master production schedule, inventory record file, and item master file for the MRP process to plan and execute supply plans for assigned products and/or commodities
• Utilize state of the art Supply Chain Management practices in the development and execution of lean business processes
• Understand the life cycle of assigned products or commodities or service items (MRO) and how the life cycle stages relate to supply of parts and supplier management.
• Schedule flexibility & travel to support critical deadlines may be required.
• The ideal candidate shall possess a Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or supply chain degree. Requires years in purchasing and procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have practical experience in working with an ERP/MRP manufacturing planning system.
• Aerospace and defense procurement systems background highly desirable.
• Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR)
• Socio-economic procurement (Small Business)

Purchasing Processes (Supply Agreements, Blanket Ordering, Vendor Follow-up, etc.)

• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, MAPICS, etc.)
• The Position requires interaction with Suppliers, program managers, management and other requiring procurement services.

The individual must have a high level of comprehension, and a high level of general, verbal, written, and numerical intelligence.

Works majority of the day in a climate-controlled environment, except for or otherwise specified, performing work in the warehouse or manufacturing areas which are subject to changes in temperature and/or noise.

TRAVEL:
Limited travel required

Gentex's Carbondale facility is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County.

The area hosts numerous nearby state parks, nature preserves and local colleges and universities, including The University of Scranton and Marywood University.

At Gentex, we don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community.

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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