- Research alternate sources of supply for assigned commodities.
- Find new sources of supply and coordinate supplier setup.
- Supplier onsite audits/meetings as needed.
- Develop supplier agreements and implement.
- Oversee component phase in process.
- Monitor commodity trends and shipping network costs.
- Understand and communicate total cost to stakeholders.
- Tool quoting
- Oversee item parameter setup in M3 (ERP).
- Create inventory reports and PPV estimates.
- Track quotes and present summary views as needed.
- Analyze component portfolio and propose changes to cut costs and improve processes.
- Assist Manager with other functions and projects as required.
- Bachelors degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields.
- 10 years of experience in supply chain or within an analytical function.
- Good analytical and communication skills.
- Good computer skills, experience using Database/ERP system, reporting tools.
- Curiosity and excitement to experiment with new tools, processes, and ideas.
- Constantly seeking better ways of working with positive attitude.
- Prior experience as a buyer preferred.
- Experience with MRP or ERP systems, M3 system experience preferred.
Senior Strategic Buyer - Hartford, United States - Thule Group
Description
Senior Strategic Buyer - Seymour, CT
Thule Inc, Seymour
The Senior Strategic Buyer/Sourcing Specialist will lead activities for localization of global components. The commodities of focus are injection molding, stampings, tubing, and aluminum extrusions. The Senior Strategic Buyer/Sourcing Specialist will work closely with Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering.
For this role, utilization of M3 (ERP) software and Qlik (BI Software) to analyze component requirements will be required for localization and timing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RECOMMENDED POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree
Supply Chain, Operations, or Business or equivalent in training or experience
WORK ENVIROMENT:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and high areas. The employee is frequently exposed to warmer temperature areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SAFETY AND SECURITY:
Observes safety and security procedures, i.e. SDS.
PPE, LOTO, Emergency Evacuations, Building Security; Reports potentially unsafe conditions and/or injuries:
near miss/incidents/accidents; Uses equipment and materials properly.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled.
We believe in strong team work both within your own team but also across teams. We strive to be an open and curious organization, sharing our knowledge and inspiring one another.
Within Thule Group you will find people who have a passion for the products we make and the outdoor company we are.
We share the same values and we like to have fun. All of our employees have a joint responsibility to maintain that spirit and contribute to it.About Thule Group
Thule Group is a global world leading company of products for sports and outdoor activities.
We make it easy for people to bring the things they care for, easily, securely and in style, when living an active life.
Under the motto *Active Life, Simplified*.we design, manufacture and sell products within the four product categories
Sport&Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, as well as roof top tents for mounting on cars),
Active with Kids (bike trailers, strollers and child bike seats),
RV Products (awnings, bike racks and tents for motorhomes and caravans) and
Packs, Bags & Luggage (everyday backpacks, hiking bike packs travel luggage and camera bags).
City
Seymour, Connecticut
Country
United States
Reference number
2022/27
Published
Feb 03, 2022
Last application date
Mar 31, 2022
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