Location
Mason, OH | United States
Job description
Rhinestahl Corporation, established in 1967, is privately held with headquarters in Mason, Ohio and multiple facilities around the world. Rhinestahl is a world leader in aircraft engine tooling. Our engineers, technicians, tooling and logistics experts bring a wealth of knowledge of engine tooling and maintenance, as well as an in-depth understanding of business logistics and budget challenges. We customize tooling solutions for our customers' unique needs and application fields and optimize tooling maintenance to avoid unnecessary costs throughout the customer's program lifecycle.
The Strategic Buyer is responsible to execute the sourcing strategy for the categories assigned to meet quality, delivery, and cost goals. They will be teamed with tactical supply to meet customer requirements and company objects and hold suppliers to our expectations.
- Execute Sourcing strategies for categories to meet cost reduction, lead time reduction, and quality requirements. Includes BCC (Best Cost Country) and in Region for Region sourcing and the use of TCO calculations
- Use the competitive bid process to solicit capable sources to obtain favorable pricing and delivery
- Review proposals, negotiate, and issue purchase agreements with supply base at best total cost with global supply base.
- Negotiate and implement contracts and LTA’s where applicable
- Track and report measurements such as cost reduction, terms improvement, lead time reduction and quality improvements with supplier scorecards and internal bowling charts
- Respond to internal requests for expedited quote or delivery to meet customer expectations
- Negotiate improved terms with suppliers to improve cash flow
- Create should cost models for categories to challenge single sourced or source-controlled suppliers
- Understand strategies for assigned programs and proactively drive initiatives to meet sourcing objectives
- Create supplier risk profile for categories and strategies to reduce risk
- Support business development by sourcing new program components to support growth initiatives.
- Support special projects or initiatives as required
- Perform other duties and specific projects as assigned
Education
- Bachelor's degree from a college or university in Business Management, Supply Chain, or Procurement.
- MBA a plus
- CPM and/or APICS Certification a plus
Work experience
- 3-5+ years of related experience in purchasing / sourcing / logistics
- Experience in developing a global supply chain strategy and high performing suppliers
- Demonstrated experience creating sourcing strategies for categories/commodities.
Job specific attributes/skills
- Knowledge of Supply Chan / Procurement best practices
- Strong results oriented with capability to execute and follow-through; Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment with conflicting / changing priorities
- Working knowledge in Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, is required
- Proven project, problem solving and time management skills; Attention to detail, organized, and accurate.
- In depth understanding of MRP or ERP systems (e.g. SAP, JDE, EPICOR etc.)
- Ability to communicate with all levels inside and outside the organization (verbally and in writing). Must be able to successfully interact with all internal departments to meet their needs
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written with demonstrated experience in successful negotiations
Preferred qualifications (if applicable)
- High level of self- motivation and job planning, able to work independently and meet deadlines
- Experience in Continuous Improvements and/or Lean Process Development, Green Belt trained or equivalent preferred.
- Excellent leadership, influencing, teamwork and communication skills with the ability to drive change and conduct workshops at suppliers
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