Lead Buyer - Supervisor

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Job Title

Lead Buyer - Supervisor

Supervise Supply Chain activities of buyers within designated region/plants. Monitor buyer performance, supplier performance, negotiate smaller contracts and select suppliers within approved authority. Coordinate with key stakeholders to drive performance and process improvement within designated region/plants. Additionally, this role will be a working supervisory role, also responsible for performing purchasing activities. This position will report directly to Senior Manager Supply Chain.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Development and design of purchasing process definition, standardization and implementation that drive synergies and efficiencies across the organization, to include the following.:

• Lead, train and drive the execution of process and transaction management with direct reports to assume responsibilities and achieve operational efficiencies, meet regularly to ensure timely completion of workday goals.

• Develop and provide training to key stakeholders such as requisition user community and plant leadership.

• Assess supplier risk and work with key stakeholders to identify mitigation plans (alternative sourcing, consignment, etc).

• Assist with the development and implementation of best practices and processes such as supplier scorecards, SCAR tracking, supplier audits.

• Drive continuous improvement, develop strategies that enable efficiencies, inventory turns and supplier optimization.

• Use market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices to aid in complex decision making.

• Understand local capex requirements, negotiate to best outcome, and support contractual development.

• Manage materials requisitions (purchases order) for group of suppliers related to their business unit/plants of responsibility.

• Resolve material availability problems as they arise through working with the purchasing teams or with suppliers directly.

• Deliver on plant financial improvement initiatives.

• Participate and support the development of broader regional/corporate sourcing strategies and implementations.

• Provide forecasts to suppliers (when appropriate).

• Perform data and process clean-up and improvement work across all plants to reduce time required for non-transactional work, enable efficiencies to be more proactive in supplier management activities, and gain time to drive savings reductions, improvements, and proactive risk mitigation.

• Purchase materials, equipment, supplies, and services of a specialized or complex nature in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures.

• Review bid proposals and negotiate purchase orders within budgetary limitations and authority.

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions. Investigate and develop sources of supplies, prepare bid specifications, issue bid requests and review quotations.

• Issue purchase orders and confirm with the selected supplier the purchase order number, quantity, unit pricing, shipping terms, payment terms, and due date at CoorsTek receiving dock.

• Work with management to forecast monthly supply budget, monitoring closely to ensure budget is met.

• Develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate.

• Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory.

• Monitor the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.

• Manage escalated issues.

• Ensure that the purchase order is closed upon receipt of all items or completion of all services provided. Maintain supplier performance measurements based on quality products, deliveries, and services.

• Periodically review all open orders to determine whether expediting, cancellation, or closure of the purchase order is necessary.

• May be responsible for creation of part numbers and/or bill of materials and for setting up the part numbers and/or bill of materials into the system.

• Enhance material productivity through improved inventory turns, increased utilization of consignment and supplier-managed inventory, and improved payment terms.

• Responsible for ensuring ongoing cost reduction and encouraging continuous supplier improvement.

• Maintain manual or computerized procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality, or performance and quotes received.

• Provide training/cross-training to ensure employees are in compliance with departmental and safety standards and are up to date with required training.

• Work cross-functionally with other departments within the organization to achieve targeted objectives. Identify and take action where improvements impact other areas of the business through collaboration and effective communication.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business or purchasing desired or;

• 10+ years' experience in related field or;

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• 5 years experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management.

• Hands-on management experience in a variety of purchasing roles and/or plant operational experience preferred.

• Experience in managing purchasing transactions and key spend categories across multiple sites.

• APICs or CPM certification preferred.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Perform tasks utilizing advanced proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, MFGPro, and Coupa.

• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.

• Ability in influencing, problem solving, decision making, and relationship building.

• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities.

• Proven record implementing tools, techniques, and methodologies in a variety of business areas (operations, supplier quality/management, supply chain, and sourcing/procurement).

• Strong skills in managing and utilizing purchasing systems/processes.

• Demonstrated competence in cost reduction and process improvement.

• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Drive the latest thinking and techniques in purchasing and other processes.

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Target Hiring Range

Annual Salary: USD 80,000.00 - USD 105,000.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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