Sourcing Specialist II, Electronics

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

As a member of the regional sourcing center of excellence (COE), the Electronics Sourcing Specialist performs a functional role in a regional/multi-site setting to execute supplier & category sourcing strategies for MSA. Specifically, this position will focus on facilitating the tactical operations of the sourcing team and processes, as well as support of the bidding process for raw materials, semi-finished or finished goods and services and will work to mitigate, or elevate where necessary, supplier quality, cost, and delivery issues. The incumbent is expected to participate in cost savings initiatives for externally procured material, execute against specific category strategies, and develop positive relationships with internal & external (supplier) stakeholders. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of sourcing, purchasing and supplier relationship management.

Major Responsibilities

• Category Support: Demonstrate understanding of semiconductor industry and electronics procurement ecosystems. Demonstrate knowledge of relationship between manufacturer, manufacturer representative, supplier, product support, and MSA Safety as it relates to Electronics Procurement. Responsible for cost control, to be achieved by supporting Sr. Category Manager on cost savings, supplier quality and development, and P2P optimization initiatives. Assist with Sustaining cost savings projects as required. Partner with Transportation team on effective freight use and spend.

• Cost & Contract Support: Contribute ideas to future cost savings pipeline & implement savings initiatives, Participate & drive results in VAVE workshops, Facilitate disciplined use of cost savings pipeline repository and dashboard. Consult contract management system (CMS) to identify & propose new opportunities. Ensure that contract details, terms, conditions, and delivery are fair and favorable for MSA.

• Supplier Management Support: Prepare RFPs/bid documents, analyze proposals based on pre-defined criteria and provide recommendations, Resolve supplier conflicts escalated by the business, Ensure supplier social responsibility & risk mitigation through annual audit and performance management plans. Plan and execute required supplier communications. Assist in processing purchase orders and invoices, as appropriate.

• Master Data Integrity: Assist with the control, analysis, and communication of Purchased Price Variance (PPV) or other relevant financial controls, Coordinate PIR maintenance, Coordinate purchasing master data updates in conjunction with the Budget Process, including identifying, modifying, analyzing, and summarizing Purchasing Information Record (PIR) changes for materials in the region. Provide feedback relevant to Budgeting process.

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• 4+ years purchasing / procurement experience

• Experience using SAP

• Advanced skills with Excel

• Negotiation

• Contracting

• Models Disciplined Execution: through deadline-driven and well-organized achievement of detailed standard work.

• Displays Innovation & Technology Mindset: Ensures master data integrity and utilizes ERP system effectively/diligently

• Makes Data-Driven, Analytical Decisions Uses data to drive conclusions.

• Builds Partnerships, Influences Others & Communicates Effectively. Demonstrates proven capability of managing internal and external supplier communication with results-driven mentality.

• Challenges the Status Quo to Drive Continuous Improvement: Engages in problem solving techniques and demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset.

• MSA Core: Customer Focus, Passion for Results, Execution

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Business / Engineering or Related Field

Experience Preferred:

• Knowledge of Supplyframe DSI and IQ.

Education Preferred:

• ASCM: CSCP or ISM: CIPS / CPSM Certification

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