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Job ID: 672075
Malone Staffing Solutions is seeking a versatile Component Purchasing Specialist for a global partner that specializes in automotive interior and exterior injection-molded parts, glass assembly, compression forming, and custom assembly, located in Georgetown, KY.
Component Purchasing Specialist Benefits:
* Salary: $44,000-$50,000+, commensurate with experience
* Direct hire position
* Monday – Friday schedule
* Benefits available
Component Purchasing Specialist Duties:
* Responsible for all procurement activities for the Plant as related to component items
* Successfully manage a large supplier base, negotiating the best possible terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements
* Adhere to all safety rules and regulations
* Analyze and forecast demand for products and services to ensure timely procurement and optimal inventory levels
* Evaluate and select suppliers based on criteria such as price, quality, service, and capacity
* Manage supplier relationships including quality and supply issues, improving performance
* Acquire materials as needed to maintain production and pilot schedules, avoiding delays and outages
* Maintain regular communication with Production to confirm weekly material requirements
* Complete the internal supplier approval process to ensure all suppliers meet the requirements
* Develop an effective and accurate system for creating and monitoring purchase orders
* Direct cycle counts and other monitoring activities to ensure inventory accuracy and condition
* Resolve disputes and handle returns to supplier in cases of nonconforming material
* Assure all data is entered into MRP system and prepare various reports and forecasts as required
* Demonstrate cost savings
* Keep continuous improvement in the forefront. Suggest, plan, and implement positive changes without prompting.
* Maintain and improve housekeeping to ensure a safe, clean, and productive workplace
* Perform other duties as assigned
* Success in this position is measured by: On-time delivery of material, material outages, premium freight cost, and material cost to budget
Component Purchasing Specialist Skill & Education Requirements:
* Must be willing to submit and pass a drug screen
* A college degree and/or a minimum of three to five years equivalent experience, preferably in the automotive manufacturing industry
* Ability to use computers and applicable software (Microsoft Word, Excel) at a high level.
* Ability to properly communicate to all levels of company employees to coordinate effectively
* Ability to multi-task and successfully operate in a fast-paced environment
* Good attention to detail
* Strong understanding of procurement practices
* Frequently in sitting position to perform duties at desk and on computer so must be able to sit for an extended period
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Malone Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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