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Your Job
Prolog International Shipping, a subsidiary of KBX, is looking for an Pricing Specialist in Doral, Florida.
Established in 2011, Prolog takes pride in having a highly dedicated team with a wealth of experience and a deep passion for what we do.
We bring a unique perspective to the market, pay attention to the fine details, tailor our approach to meet the specific needs of our clients, and prioritize self-improvement to consistently deliver exceptional results.
In 2023, Koch Industries' subsidiary KBX Logistics, acquired Prolog.
This collaboration combines the expertise and resources of both companies, enabling Prolog to deliver exceptional logistics solutions.
By leveraging KBX's extensive network, Prolog now offers innovative and efficient logistics services that consistently exceed customer expectations.
Our Team
As the Freight Forwarding Pricing Specialist, your role involves supporting our sales and operations teams by sourcing pricing aligned with the company's service offerings (ocean, air, land).
Responsibilities include providing quotes to customers, negotiating rates with ocean carriers, airlines, and other vendors, and analyzing market trends in ocean and air freight pricing.
You will ensure compliance with FMC regulations and air 3PL business standards.
This position requires comprehensive national-level quote and pricing knowledge, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in multiple software applications.
What You Will Do
* Analyzing and monitoring ocean and air freight pricing data and market trends
* Compiling rates for bids, daily quotes, and customer tariff updates
* Conducting competitive analysis to determine pricing competitiveness
* Preparing and reviewing pricing proposals for various shipping services
* Assessing cost structures and profit margins to optimize pricing strategies
* Keeping abreast of industry regulations and trade dynamics that may impact pricing
* Generating reports and providing recommendations to senior management based on pricing analysis
* Ensuring accurate and up-to-date pricing information is maintained in company systems
* Supporting pricing negotiations and contracts with carriers and customers
* Collecting origin and destination charges to finalize bids
* Assisting sales with creative service offerings and drawing in additional services beyond the request
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience in international and domestic sea freight (FCL and LCL) and airfreight pricing
* Experience creating quotes for carriers and customers
* Experience negotiating pricing rates with carriers and customers
What Will Put You Ahead
* Ability to communicate in English and Spanish both written and verbal
* Bachelor's degree in Economics, Logistics or Supply Chain
* Experience complying with customs and TSA regulations
* Experience working cross functionally to optimize strategies and support b...
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Type: Permanent Location: Doral, US-FL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-12-03 07:36:25
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At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.
We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.
Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Job Advert: EMEA Indirect Procurement Sourcing Associate / Specialist
Join Elanco's Dynamic EMEA Procurement Team in Warsaw!
Are you a highly motivated individual skilled in procurement and you are looking for an exciting opportunity in a collaborative, innovative, fast-paced, and inclusive environment? Or maybe you are an individual ready to change the career path? Elanco, a global leader in animal health, is seeking an EMEA Indirect Procurement Sourcing Associate/Specialist to join our growing team in Warsaw, Poland.
About the Role:
As an EMEA Indirect Procurement Sourcing Associate/Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting our EMEA Category Team with sourcing and contracting processes.
You will lead end-to-end sourcing activities (RFI, RFP, e-auctions), manage contract renewals and create new contracts, and contribute to process improvement and optimization initiatives.
You will collaborate with business stakeholders, ensuring compliance and adherence to company purchasing policies.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic, global organization.
Responsibilities:
* Lead complex sourcing activities (RFI, RFP, e-auctions) and contract renewals, as well as new contract creation.
* Actively participate in sourcing and contracting process improvement and optimization.
* Support the use of approved suppliers and educate stakeholders in leveraging existing supplier relationships.
* Ensure preferred supplier compliance and adherence to company purchasing policies.
* Drive problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.
* Act as a gatekeeper for procurement business/category execution rules and Elanco-specific policies.
* Contribute to miscellaneous procurement projects.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Preferably around 2 years of operational sourcing and contracting experience (source to contract, buyer positions, or similar), ideally on a regional scale within indirect spend categories.
We are also open to individuals looking for change of their career path.
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Type: Permanent Location: Warszawa, PL-MZ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-12-03 07:29:49
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We are seeking a Storeroom Manager to provide leadership and tactical coordination for our Clatskanie, Oregon storeroom.
The inventory value is $40 Million with 25,000 part numbers.
Our Team
This person will report to the Area Stores Manager and will supervise approximately eleven hourly union employees.
What You Will Do
* Provide leadership for storeroom including supervision, safety management and skills development, focusing on individual contribution and growth conversations with hourly team members.
* Leverage comparative advantage of the stores team to maximize results for Georgia Pacific
* Sustain progressive customer focus and value creation in stores and team.
* Ensure inventory management excellence, including security, proper storage and maintenance, timely receipt and issuance, inventory count and reconciliation, new item justification, timely inventory reviews for obsolescence and proper quantities.
* Meet compliance requirements for inventory accuracy, financial controls, environmental and quality verifications, receipts accuracy.
Focusing on 6 key areas: receiving, putaways, pick/issue, internal transfer, repair/return, warehouse management
* Ensure storerooms are disciplined, optimized, reliable and support defined asset strategies
* Maintain high standard of safety, housekeeping, organized storage layout and efficient parts flow.
* Work with central capability, storeroom team, customers and suppliers to optimized inventory availability and carrying costs, in support of production and maintenance objectives
* Work with key leaders in the mill to drive proper work process
* Develop strong partnerships internally and externally, aligning with strategic initiatives, commitments and supply chain strategies.
* Participate in meetings and initiatives with operations teams to develop action plans to facilitate process improvements and resolution of inventory control problems.
* Represent facility and corporate headquarters, affiliates, and other locations during meetings of Store's Managers and others for the purpose of advancing inventory management excellence and other improvement initiatives.
* Create computer generated reports, analyze data, and act on report data to determine course of action for problem resolution and performance improvement.
* Use metrics that accurately measure key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement and elimination of waste in various stores work processes and inventory management.
* Work within SAP S4/Hana to resolve system and process related issues
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* A minimum of 1 year experience with inventory management, procurement, supply chain and/or maintenance experience
* Ability to work flexible and extended work hours as required such as extended days, night shift, or weekends as needed
* Inventory management, procurement, supply chain and/or maintenance experience...
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Type: Permanent Location: Clatskanie, US-OR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-12-03 07:12:17
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Your Job
Koch Engineered Solutions Equipment Technology & Services (KES ET&S) is seeking a Global Category Manager focused on driving value and efficiency.
In this role, you'll foster collaboration and agility within the procurement team, develop and implement category strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions for project execution.
You'll also work with Global Product Owners to identify cost savings and enhance value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Our Team
The KES Procurement & Sourcing ET&S team is committed to excellence in enabling efficient trade and supply management.
Our team leverages innovative technologies and sustainable strategies to optimize end-to-end solutions, ensuring that KES consistently delivers value to our customers while adhering to the highest standards of compliance and stewardship.
Through collaboration and a shared vision, we drive the virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that propel our company forward.
What You Will Do
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.
* Establish and lead cross-functional teams comprised of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and develop strategic category plans and initiatives that create value and reduce risk.
* Leverage data to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practices.
* Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV.
* Establish influence within the organization, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo when necessary.
Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally.
* Make recommendations to the business by using the total cost approach to manage risks.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, aligning with the business's assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness.
* Manage and develop key suppliers using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices.
* Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Supply Chain Management, Engineering related field or equivalent procurement experience
* Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions
* Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance a shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities
* Exercise the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and judgment
* Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships
* Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Stainle...
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Type: Permanent Location: Tulsa, US-OK
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-12-02 07:00:31
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Your Job
We are seeking a Category Buyer for our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization within Georgia-Pacific.
As a part of our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization, the chemical buyer reports to the Sourcing Execution Leader.
You will be responsible for procurement of chemicals across Georgia Pacific ensuring adherence to category strategy.
You must be self-directed, work with a high sense of urgency and possess the ability to solve problems and collaborate with other disciplines to meet the needs of Operations.
You will be asked to continuously improve the process and drive efficiencies across the enterprise.
Our Team
This team supports the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across Georgia Pacific.
This role will be based in Atlanta at GP Center or an approved GP Facility location, and will require 25% travel.
What You Will Do
* Support the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across Georgia Pacific.
* Liaise with strategic sourcing and operational personnel at related sites; understand and support their priorities while executing the strategy associated with specific chemicals to drive value to the bottom line.
* Ensure supply to facilities while continuously improving the process to a standardized approach.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams in chemicals space.
* Identify opportunities to transform procurement job functions through utilization of tools and technologies to become best in class.
* Implement processes to improve purchasing efficiencies and automation.
* Optimize working capital and on-hand inventory levels.
* Engage with supply base and suppliers to foster collaboration and partnership.
* Connect with KBX and transportation partners to drive process efficiencies.
* Ensure compliance with all safety, purchasing, fiduciary, inventory and environmental policies and procedures.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations, OR high school diploma and 5+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations.
* Microsoft Excel skills to include pivot tables and data visualization tools.
* Willingness to work in multiple ERP systems including MP2, M3, Asset Suite and S4.
* Experience working with suppliers.
* Willing and able to travel.
What Will Put You Ahead
* Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, supply chain management, logistics or business administration
* Experience in analyzing processes and developing and implementing solutions.
* Experience in the manufacturing industry
* At least 1 year experience with data analytics work, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-29 07:33:39
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Your Job
We are looking for a contribution motivated Buyer to support our Georgia-Pacific site in Port Hudson, LA.
The role includes purchasingactivities in a high volume, time-critical environment.
The buyer will gain experience with Maintenance Repair and Operating (MRO) supplies, direct materials, chemicals, equipment spare parts and outside services from external vendors.
This role reports directly to the Regional Purchasing Manager.
This role will sit onsite at our facility in Port Hudson, LA.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical supplies and materials that support our facilities.
The SS&P organization partners with our business partners and leverages best practices to uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.
What You Will Do
• Ensures adherence to all safety, environmental andpurchasingpolicies,guidelines,andprocedures.
• Utilizes company's purchasing system to process purchase orders fromrequisitions.
• Ensures the contractual document accurately reflects the terms and conditions of purchase, including payment terms, freight terms, incoterms, and other key commercialterms.
• Issues requests for quotations, analyzes and evaluates quotes, negotiatespriceand terms, and exercises independent judgment to select suppliers based on lowest total cost ofownership.
• Knowledgeable of Company's strategic supply agreements andutilizesthese to maximizevalue.
• Collaborates with internal requestors to understand requirements (e.g., specifications, scopes of work,performance,and timing requirements)
• Demonstrateshigh levelof customer focus and sense ofurgency.
• Uses strong verbal and written communication skills to solve problems and provide status updates to customers and suppliers (e.g., commitment dates)
• Analyzes root causes of accounts payable exceptions and takes steps to resolve andprevent.
• Initiates changes to improve the effectiveness of the purchasingprocess.
• Manages own time toaccomplishgoals and prioritize a variety oftasks.
• Responsible for administration of contractor management tools, including Ariba, ISNET, and AS8.
• Facilitate large bidding events through Ariba and document information.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Bachelor's degree OR 2 years of procurement experience, OR experience working in a similar field (e.g.
project management, warehousing, accounting, supply chain).
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Microsoft Word (document creation), Excel (spreadsheets), and outlook (email and calendar)
What Will Put You Ahead
• Buyingexperience
• Experience using SAP
• Knowledgeofpurchasingprocess and procedures and key commercial terms such as freight payables,incoterms,and deliveryterms
• Experiencein negotiatin...
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Type: Permanent Location: Zachary, US-LA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-29 07:20:58
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Georgia-Pacific's Wood Products Division has an immediate opening for a talented leader with both strategic and tactical purchasing experience.
This role will be based out of our Lumber facility in Pineland, TX.
As a part of our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization, this role reports to the Lumber Group Manager with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Pineland mill manager.
This position will manage local procurement and storeroom operations, as well as supervise personnel.
The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience; has a record of creating value through building strong working relationships with a diverse group of customers; has demonstrated a principled entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to build a capability that delivers a supply chain with an optimized total cost of ownership to operations.
A successful candidate will have positive communication skills and approach, a strong desire to learn, and the ability to think outside the box! If you are organized, safety-oriented and have strong organizational, decision-making, and analytical skills, this may be the opportunity for you !
What You Will Do
* Ensuring compliance with all safety, purchasing, fiduciary, stores and environmental policies and procedures.
* Develop strong partnerships internally and externally, aligning with strategic initiatives, commitments, and supply chain strategies
+ Working with internal customers to identify and address unmet needs that align with procurement and business goals to deliver long-term value; demonstrate a high degree of Customer Focus and an ability to effectively influence others
* Ability to lead and effectively manage change based on the visions and initiatives we are working to achieve (GP, Business, Operations, and Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (SS&P)).
* Proactively collaborate and partner with key stakeholders, including Operations, Reliability, Maintenance, and SS&P's Category, Sourcing and Inventory Management Teams.
* Leading, supervising, coaching, and mentoring employees
* Utilize critical thinking skills to identify, analyze, and execute on opportunities to streamline processes and achieve the lowest total cost of ownership on projects, storeroom inventory, and other purchases
* Sourcing, procuring, negotiating, contracting, and managing inventory of equipment, MRO parts, services, and supplies as appropriate
* Working with requestors to understand requirements, specifications, and timing; conducting competitive bidding process, including soliciting RFIs/RFPs and robust bid analysis & recommendations
* Managing and working to improve the procure-to-pay process (including invoice reconciliation management) and training internal customers on their roles in these processes as needed
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Type: Permanent Location: Pineland, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-29 07:10:08
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This position can be located in the following locations: Waltham, MA, Pharr, TX, Mcallen, TX or Dallas, TX.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Responsible for executing strategies to support GMQS (Global Manufacturing Quality and Supply) North America Manufacturing Strategic Procurement organization objectives.
Responsible for source development, supply strategy, negotiations, contracts, and supplier management for assigned materials and services.
Coordinates with North America Plant Procurement and regional GMQS Strategic Procurement organizations to ensure alignment of procurement strategy where material/service synergies exist.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Has wide-ranging experience, and uses professional concepts in developing resolution to critical issues and broad design matters..
* In coordination with Plant and Global cross-functional staff, develops, leads, and executes supply strategies including qualification of alternative materials or sources.
Ensures financial and quality objectives/requirements are clearly identified and met.
* Maintains professional relations with suppliers, other external entities, and Fresenius personnel.
* Prepares Requests for Proposals and oversees proposal process for assigned materials/ services.
* Performs Proposal analysis, including price analyses and Should Cost modeling.
* Develops cost targets for negotiations, and negotiation strategy.
* Supports the development and the execution of the North America Procurement strategy
* Creates templates and forms to standardize processes and improve efficiencies
* Leads cross-category strategic initiatives
* Supports GMQS North America manufacturing plants in developing budgeted standard cost for materials/services.
* Analyzes GMQS North American and global commodity or service market trends for assigned material/service purchases.
Broadcasts opportunities to GMQS North America Manufacturing Executive and Plant Management, and where applicable GMQS regional Strategic Procurement, and recommends action plans based on market trends.
* Monitors and prepares reports for established performance metrics.
* Drafts contracts, ensuring compliance to legal and internal/external regulations and/or policies.
* Maintains contract database for assigned materials/services.
* Ensures RTG manufacturing and global contracts are administered in accordance with contract terms.
* Acts as Liaison for resolving supplier/material related issues on assigned materials/services.
* Initiates and leads cost reduction and continuous improvement programs including alternative materials/sources, E-commerce, freight, and SAP utilization enhancements.
* Complies with cGMP, ISO, other regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs.
Complies with Safety procedures.
* Maintains general housekeeping of working area and plant.
* Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluatio...
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Type: Permanent Location: Waltham, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-29 07:09:50
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Company
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
FedLine® Solutions, Fedwire® Funds and Securities, the National Settlement Service (NSS), FedCash®1, FedACH®, Check Services, and the FedNow® Service.
FRFS operates as a fully integrated organization with groups dedicated to operations, technology, product and industry engagement, enterprise services, and one focused on the ongoing growth and development of the FedNow instant payment service.
Our strategy defines our future direction, seeking to offer a fully integrated product suite that provides speed, resilience, and choice in meeting the payments needs of financial institutions across the United States.
Through our Enterprise structure, we strive to meet the needs of the marketplace for new products and services with speed and agility, seek to provide a robust and unified customer experience, and work to create career growth opportunities for FRFS staff.
We seek leaders to set the vision, strategy, values, and priorities that enable FRFS to achieve its mission.
Our leaders must demonstrate a strategic, action-oriented mindset focused on intellectual curiosity, agility, accountability, and the ability to drive innovation through experimentation.
To achieve our vision for a people-focused organization with a strong collaborative and innovative culture, we expect our leaders to champion an inclusive environment and demonstrate our values in how we work and interact with each other and our broader community.
What we do:
The Operations & Resiliency Group is responsible for providing banking services to the U.S.
government, banks, and other financial institutions. The Wholesale Product Office (WPO) operates a critical financial services business on behalf of the Federal Reserve System (FRS). The WPO is responsible for the management, operation, support, and development of wholesale services (Fedwire Funds Service, Fedwire Securities Service and National Settlement Service), which includes developing new services, service enhancements, and pricing models, and ensuring the technology used to deliver the wholesale services is secure, resilient, and satisfies business requirements.
Wholesale services are systemically important financial market infrastructures (FMIs) and are central in supporting settlement for other systemically important private-sector FMIs.
Further, as a central bank-operated business, the wholesale services face unique challenges akin to a private-sector business but overlaid with a financial stability mission and an evolving supervisory landscape for systemically important FMIs.
The WPO carries out its mission through a team operated out of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) and a network of critical Reserve Bank service providers.
The Applications Production Operations area is responsible for the 24/7 operation and administration of distributed payments systems supporting the WPO’s critical, high value, high availability Fedwire businesses. In addition,...
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Type: Permanent Location: New York, US-NY
Salary / Rate: 126100
Posted: 2024-11-27 07:35:11
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Your Job
The Market Insights Manager will play a critical role as the analytics partner to create a clear market POV and generate holistic insights for a group of key purchasing categories within Strategic Sourcing & Procurement.
The Manager will share learnings and build sustainable knowledge processes and tools that enable an evergreen market POV.
The Manager will also be a strategic advisor to Category Leaders, translating market insights to specific strategies and actions plans that will create value and building relationships with stakeholders across the company to make progress.
This is a hybrid role based at the GP Center based in downtown Atlanta.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement ("SS&P") organization is responsible for strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of critical materials & services that support more than 140 locations across the US.
The SS&P organization is currently undergoing an exciting transformation with our business partners, building new capabilities that will help identify and capture significant opportunities across pricing, total cost of ownership, and sourcing execution.
This effort is a critical element in Georgia-Pacific's continuous transformation.
It is an exciting time to be part of a growing team and at the center of the transformation to help mold the future state of the SS&P organization!
What You Will Do
Drive Holistic Insights Generation and Build Market POVs for Key Categories
* Coordinate with Category Management Leaders to assess current knowledge base and align on where it would create value to close knowledge gaps.
* Where profitable, build deep understanding of market drivers thru internal & external data analysis (e.g.
supply, demand, cost modeling, long-term price mechanisms, near-term price trends).
* Work with Category Leaders and cross functional teams to build category strategies and to identify & evaluate initiatives.
Champion Key Learnings and Build Sustainable Processes and Tools
* Monitor key market trends, update POVs, and communicate implications to stakeholders.
* Work with Category Leaders to maintain a centralized knowledge base for easy reference.
* Build a network of relationships across Koch and 3 rd parties to seek and share knowledge.
Serve as Strategic Advisor to Category Leaders
* Build mental models and frameworks that connect the dots between insight and action.
* Present market POVs and strategies to commercial and operations leaders to foster alignment and progress on key priorities.
* Prepare for and participate in supplier negotiations.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree.
* At least 3 years work experience in management consulting, a strategy-focused role, data analytics, or finance.
* Experience developing points of view, building cost models, and evaluating complex problems.
* Proficient at building presentations and communicating e...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-23 07:28:42
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Your Job
Molex is seeking an experienced Sourcing and Procurement or Engineering professional to help control our new product BOM and product sustaining Sourcing activity for primary production category costs through strategy development and timely implementation.
As Sourcing Engineer, you will be responsible to apply the appropriate category strategies, identify and contract with suppliers and manage BOM line item costs through Product Launch.
You will serve as the sourcing single point of contact for the product development teams supporting the sourcing activities of all BOM line items for assigned product development projects .
Our Team
This role reports to the Sourcing Manager and will support the Molex Naperville Operation Manufacturing Printed Circuit Solutions (PCS) & Optical Connectivity business segment products of our Enabling Solution Business Unit (ESBU) and Datacom & Specialty Solutions (DSS) division.
What You Will Do
• Develop and execute the sourcing process for new suppliers, materials, components and services for the ES BU.
* Build and maintain technical understanding of the products, categories purchased, and supplier capabilities
* Partner with Molex design teams throughout Product Development Process (PDP) to drive lowest total cost of the BOM (Design for Architectural Cost)
* Bring "Design to Value" (manufacturing, quality, cost, etc.) viewpoint to Product design team
* Ensure critical milestones are met and Procurement deliverables are completed on schedule, including but not limited to Design for Procurement, Supply Chain & Time to Market.
* Conduct should-cost and make vs.
buy analyses to support sourcing decisions
* Strive to improve New Product Sourcing processes and increase efficiencies by collaborating with technical design teams
* Lead the evaluation (Scorecard), and selection of suppliers and materials through market sourcing / research, identification of supplier capabilities, the creation of technical RFQ documents, proposal review, risk analysis, and complex commercial contract negotiation
* Identify, develop, and implement cost avoidance / cost reduction opportunities within the framework of NPD and Sustaining Production to increase our overall profitability
* Lead supplier RFQ process relative to components, conducting in-depth supplier analysis to ensure competitive pricing, delivery, and lead time are being achieved
* Responsible to obtain all required documentation and approvals necessary to fulfill the new vendor set-up process
* Provide input into the Global Category Strategies and apply the category strategies (metals, plastics, electronics, etc.) to new and sustaining products
* Lead the development of strategies for Electronic Components, Fiber Optic components, Adhesives, films, foams and other material categories that are unique to our business necessities
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Type: Permanent Location: Naperville, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-21 08:39:57
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Your Job
We are looking for a contribution motivated MRO Buyer to support our Georgia-Pacific site in Naheola, AL.
The role includes purchasingactivities in a high volume, time-critical environment.
The MRO Buyer is responsible for the procurement of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) parts and services.
This role focuses on improving on-time delivery, ensuring timely payment of invoices, enhancing customer service, and aligning with the company's guiding principles and vision.
This role reports directly to the Regional Purchasing Manager.
This role will sit onsite at our facility in Naheola, AL.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical supplies and materials that support our facilities.
The SS&P organization partners with our business partners and leverages best practices to uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.
What You Will Do
* Manage inventory and purchase orders by coordinating with planners, material coordinators, and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and adjust orders based on demand changes.
* Monitor stockouts and expedite purchase requisitions to prevent delays.
* Reconcile invoices promptly to avoid unpaid invoices and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and the receiving team.
* Collaborate with team members and suppliers to communicate needs, review work plans, and expedite orders when needed.
* Provide suppliers with necessary details for quoting and review order acknowledgments for changes.
* Resolve service tickets quickly and promote understanding of procurement processes.
* Apply PBM principles, share knowledge, and support regional goals related to production, safety, and the environment.
* Conduct purchasing in line with corporate standards and promote internal controls.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree OR 2 years of procurement experience, OR experience working in a similar field (e.g.
project management, warehousing, accounting, supply chain)
* Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Microsoft Word (document creation), Excel (spreadsheets), and outlook (email and calendar)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Buyingexperience
* Experienceworking in manufacturing, maintenance, inventory, and/or planning
* Experience using SAP
* Knowledgeofpurchasingprocess and procedures and key commercial terms such as freight payables,incoterms,and deliveryterms
* Experiencein negotiating contracts at a local,regional,or nationallevel
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data...
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Type: Permanent Location: Pennington, US-AL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-20 07:06:07
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Your Job
If you are an exceptionally talented professional with passion for supplier negotiations, business strategy and savvy in developing partnerships in a fast-paced environment, our Strategic Partnerships Manager - Technology role could be right for you.
Make an impact across Koch's portfolio of companies by solving business opportunities through the influence of technology and supplier strategy, contract and deal negotiations.
Our Team
Our team serves the family of Koch companies.
We are seen as an extension of the customer's own team, challenging them on decision-making processes.
We take a framework-driven, rather than process-driven, approach emphasizing the importance of understanding the customer.
This allows us to work across the c-suite and leverage our knowledge and experience effectively.
What You Will Do
* Develop trusted supplier and client relationships, bringing a focused discipline based on sound economic thinking to the achievement of goals and objectives.
* Lead negotiation strategies, including commercial (pricing, length of term, scope, etc.) and legal terms (confidentiality, limitations of liability, etc.) that create near and long-term value.
* Engage and collaborate directly with leadership and decision-makers to drive successful negotiation strategies and collaboration.
* Stay informed about the latest technological advancements and M&A activity and apply this knowledge to create long-term strategic plans.
A successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:
* Intellectual curiosity
* Courage and ability to drive change
* Leadership through influence - applied interpersonal skills, teamwork, and humility
* Demonstrate experience initiating and developing relationships related to technical products and creating win-win partnerships
* Demonstrate strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
* Proven track record of responsiveness and outstanding relationship building and networking
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience providing work consultation or guidance to key decision makers.
* Experience leading teams or projects or contract management
* Experience managing numerous projects or accounts simultaneously
What Will Put You Ahead
* 5+ years of professional working experience
* Business consulting experience
* Experience in supplier management or strategic sourcing
* Experience with negotiation and contract management
* Experience analyzing industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements in supplier management and strategic sourcing.
* Intellectual property and commercial licensing/contracting experience
* Corporate strategy and development experience
* Experience with customer relationship management or account management
* Contract & technology knowledge
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Type: Permanent Location: Wichita, US-KS
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-17 06:58:58
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Capital Equipment Senior Buyer, Indirect Procurement
Summary of the Opportunity :
Molex is seeking a contribution minded and experienced individual to join our Indirect Procurement Sourcing Center as a Capital Equipment Senior Buyer, based in Rochester Hills, MI, USA.
In this highly visible role, you will be responsible for supporting and executing CapEx Equipment Sourcing and Procurement activities for manufacturing processes such as metal stamping and plating, plastic injection molding, and electro-mechanical assembly for our Transportation Solutions Business Unit (TSBU) in collaboration with business stakeholders, AME Sourcing Center colleagues as well as our Machinery Category Management team colleagues.
Responsibilities Overview:
Sourcing Analytics :
* Read and interpret engineering drawings and complex specifications
* Develop, review, and analyze Statements of Work (SOW) in collaboration with internal business partners
* Evaluate technical RFx responses from suppliers, including mediating Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) proposals and conducting product and process capability studies
Sourcing Strategy :
* Collaborate with Category Management and cross-functional business unit teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with organizational objectives
* Define optimized risk and Total Cost of Ownership (quality, cost, reliability & delivery capability)
* Develop and maintain an abbreviated, focused Preferred Supplier target list for future mutually beneficial relationships
Sourcing Execution :
* Support identification, evaluation, and selection of suppliers through market sourcing as well as identification of supplier capabilities and gaps, in line with Category Strategies
* Support the Plant / Region.
Support and execute Sourcing activities such as the creation of RFx events through Coupa, Total Landed Cost and Total Cost of Ownership reviews, negotiation, risk analysis, award, and other Sourcing activities
* Conduct Technical reviews and commercial reviews with stakeholders and suppliers to drive best in class cost / quality for Molex
Contracts and Agreements:
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, legal team members and Category Management to support supplier negotiation, contract development and execution
Supplier Relationship Management :
* Collaborate with Category Management to develop and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers
* Monitor supplier performance, deliverables and KPI's and implement strategies to address issues or improvements related to Molex Preferred Supplier List
VA/VE Analytical Skills:
* Seek opportunities / monitor supplier spend trends to identify total cost improvement and risk reduction opportunities cross plants and supply base;
* Conduct supply base rationalization and/or vendor consolidation / volume leveraging, commercial negotiation, consumption reduction and controls.
* Identify ar...
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Type: Permanent Location: Rochester Hills, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-16 07:51:03
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SUMMARY:
Work within a team environment to source, develop and manage suppliers of specific commodities and related tooling and equipment. Provide leadership in the procurement and logistics management of goods in a manner that emphasizes the best product cost, service and delivery while constantly seeking continuous improvement opportunities in meeting the requirements of our customers, shareholders and employees. In all aspects of the job, function in an ethical and professional manner in order to promote Phillips & Temro Industries public image.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Procurement
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+ Analyze company level data, supplier data and competitive benchmark data to achieve targeted performance gains in improved cost, quality and service (delivery).
+ Study and evaluate market data to ensure the most competitive pricing and overall value.
+ Select and approve suppliers in conjunction with quality assurance and engineering staff that meet customer requirements for delivery, cost, and quality.
+ Work with design engineering in the selection and procurement of materials for new products.
+ Continually seek improvements in “right sizing” of supplier base, working capital management, and overall supply chain efficiency.
+ Develop and work closely with key suppliers to reduce lead times and costs for inbound logistics.
+ Ensure contractual compliance from suppliers in regards to quality, quantity, and price.
* Quality/Delivery
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+ Continuously improve supplier’s operating performance.
+ Ensure suppliers are implementing and using an approved quality system.
* Financial
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+ Report results of performance metrics at scheduled intervals.
+ Report PPV (Purchase Price Variance) on monthly and provide cost reduction initiative leadership.
* Strategic Planning
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+ Utilize analytical skills to reduce complexity and give perspective to situations.
+ Assess opportunities and risks to give recommendations for future direction.
+ Participate with management team in developing supply chain strategy.
* Implementation and Change
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+ Show a proactive approach to change and encourage continuous improvement in everything we do.
+ Show initiative and be decisive in the decision making process.
* Supplier Customer
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+ Be sensitive to all requirements and expectations while having a deep understanding of the commodities in which we purchase.
+ Understand how value is created through the entire supply chain.
+ Present yourself and the company professionally in all dealings with suppliers / customers.
COMPETENCIES:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve disputes and ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Eden Prairie, US-MN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-16 07:27:44
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Your Job
SS&P is seeking a Category Leader to optimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) for one of its most strategic categories - Sulfuric Acid.
This role will be responsible for building an in-depth category and market POV's (Points of View), developing the category strategy and managing key drivers of the category spend, including setting the contract and pricing strategy, cost reduction initiatives, and demand management plan.
The Category Leader for Sulfuric Acid will also align with Business & Operations leaders to advance the business vision through category priorities, and partner with others to execute on the opportunities identified.
The Category Leader for Sulfuric Acid will be part of the broader Chemicals category sourcing team within the SS&P organization.
This role is based in GP Center in downtown Atlanta.
You will enjoy a hybrid schedule of remote and office days.
If you are a candidate from the larger regional area and can come in for collaboration to meet priority business demands, we encourage you to apply!
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical supplies and materials that support 140+ locations across the US.
The SS&P organization is currently undergoing an exciting transformation where we are partnering with our business partners and leveraging best practices to build internal capabilities that uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of a growing team and at the center of the transformation to help mold the future state of the SS&P organization!
What You Will Do
* Set & communicate category vision and strategy to maximize valuewith Business, Operations, and Sourcing leadership
* Collect, analyze, and interpret data on the global supply market, competitors, and price-setting mechanism for Caustic; understand and benchmark the competitive landscape to identify threats/opportunities; conduct marginal analysis to develop actionable insights and drive strategic priorities
* Apply category management knowledge processes, including should-cost, value chain, and other market analyses, to build robust knowledge networks and develop profitable insights
* Frame up category opportunities using economic thinking with supporting financial analyses; identify and size new TCO opportunities, prioritize and execute initiatives, and demonstrate intelligent risk-taking to drive maximum value
* Own and track category spend, suppliers, savings, and category strategy adherence
* Develop and manage appropriate PCM (price change mechanisms) consistent with the category and contract strategy
* Plan and execute effective negotiations that align with business risk tolerance
* Bring strong curiosity and demonstrated problem-solving skills to the rol...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-15 07:51:07
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At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.
Job Description and Responsibilities
The Category Manager for Energy Resources is responsible for leading & driving the category management process for the essential energy commodities: Electricity, Natural Gas, Gases (Cylinder & Bulk).
The person in this role will lead and train cross-functional and cross-regional teams to study, research and improve the efficiency of the assigned categories as well as generate cost-savings.
* Manage the category portfolio and lead cross-functional teams across the Company
* Develop and drive category strategies to meet the overall goals of EVRAZ NA, improve the supply chain and generate savings
* Provide market intelligence update to business teams to ensure the strategy is meeting business objectives
* Understand supply market – production routes, vendor share, delivery mode, price trends and supply chain impacts
* Conduct negotiations, initiate contract legal and finance reviews, obtain internal approvals, review performance after implementation
* Gather and analyze procurement metrics using data collection techniques in order to report results to be used in business plan and strategy development
* Facilitate the development of Power BI reports for the assigned categories
* Performs other duties as they might be assigned (
Requirements
* Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Steelmaking, Energy Engineering or Business Administration
* Min 5 years’ experience in purchasing function in heavy manufacturing & multi-tasking environment
* Significant category management background with proven results and generated cost savings
* Travel up to 15% of the time
* Ability to work with/lead cross functional team consisting of teammates from various functions (Operations, Logistics, Finance, Legal, etc.)
* Special knowledge in major energy categories like Electricity & Natural Gas
* Knowledge of supplier market for Energy in the US and Canada
* Excellent communicational skills and ability to engage major stakeholders including VPs
* Ability to work with minimal supervision while performing duties
* Strong computer skills including Excel, Power Point, Word, & Power BI
Compensation
* $115,000-120,000 based on experience
Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
* Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
* Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
* Short and long term disability programs
* Competitive retirement plans
* Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
* Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
* Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
* Apprenticeship and career advancement within the compan...
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Type: Permanent Location: Chicago, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-15 07:33:36
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At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.
We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.
Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Manager - European Site Procurement
Position Description: This role holds regional responsibility for the strategic sourcing and purchasing of direct and indirect materials and services within the scope of manufacturing site procurement.
The incumbent will directly manage all manufacturing site procurement staff in the European region, aligning with global category strategies while adapting execution to meet local and site-specific needs.
This role will also lead the identification and implementation of initiatives designed to enhance the overall performance of assigned spend categories, ensuring robust controls and procedures are in place to maximize organizational effectiveness for site procurement within the region.
Functions, Duties, Tasks:
* Leads manufacturing site procurement staff in the European region.
* Develops and mentors high-performing raw material sourcing teams, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented mindset.
Cultivates team members into trusted and capable business partners for relevant production sites.
* Collaborates closely with manufacturing site leadership to ensure alignment between site procurement and site needs.
* Guarantees supply security by meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, regulatory and quality compliance, cost efficiency, inventory management, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction.
Owns accountability for KPI achievement.
* Identifies and capitalizes opportunities to consolidate supplier spend regionally and globally.
* Ensures consistent supply of goods, equipment, and services to meet business needs while maintaining compliance with all laws, internal policies and procedures, and global category strategies.
Serves as the first point of escalation for supply issues.
* Monitors, analyzes, and reports on compliance with pricing standards outlined in the site business plan to minimize and predict purchase price variance (PPV).
* Develops and implements regional site procurement strategies within the framework of gl...
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Type: Permanent Location: Kiel, DE-SH
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-15 07:32:59
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Your Job
Molex is seeking a Sr.
Sourcing Engineer to manage our New Product Development Sourcing for the DataCom & Specialty Solutions (DSS) division.
This role will serve as the sourcing single point of contact for the product development teams supporting the sourcing activities of all BOM line items for the assigned product development projects.
During the project(s) development you will work with Global Category Management and Regional Category Management teams to execute sourcing and supplier strategies.
Molex is seeking an individual with proven leadership skills, the ability to promote cross-functional collaboration between business groups, drive communication and work to foster a culture of innovation providing value to the business.
This role will be in Lisle, IL or Conway, AR (Hybrid).
What You Will Do
* Partner with Molex design teams throughout Product Development process to manage BOM cost through Product Launch
* New product supplier identification, sourcing, selection and contracting for the DSS division
* Bring Design to Value (Manufacturing, Quality, Cost, etc.) viewpoint to Product design teams
* Conduct should-cost and make vs.
buy analyses to support sourcing decision
* Negotiate terms as required and in accordance with internal policies
* Apply appropriate category strategies in line with preferred suppliers (Metals, Plastics, Electronics, and Outsourcing etc.) to new product sourcing needs
* Proactive supply risk management in the new product development process and initial volume phase.
* Monitor sourcing and procurement innovation trends in the marketplace
* Assist Division RCM team aligned with team's goal and strategy.
* May require business travel domestic and international up to 15%.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's Degree
* 12 or more years' experience in the Procurement function focused on direct spend
* 7 years' experience in New Product Development Sourcing
What Will Put You Ahead
* Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive accountability
* Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization as well as deliver oral presentations on moderately complex subject matter
* Demonstrated experience driving cross functional collaboration across business units and geographies
* Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detai...
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Type: Permanent Location: Lisle, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-15 07:32:46
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Your Job
Molex is seeking a Sr.
Sourcing Engineer to manage our New Product Development Sourcing for the DataCom & Specialty Solutions (DSS) division.
This role will serve as the sourcing single point of contact for the product development teams supporting the sourcing activities of all BOM line items for the assigned product development projects.
During the project(s) development you will work with Global Category Management and Regional Category Management teams to execute sourcing and supplier strategies.
Molex is seeking an individual with proven leadership skills, the ability to promote cross-functional collaboration between business groups, drive communication and work to foster a culture of innovation providing value to the business.
This role will be in Lisle, IL or Conway, AR (Hybrid).
What You Will Do
* Partner with Molex design teams throughout Product Development process to manage BOM cost through Product Launch
* New product supplier identification, sourcing, selection and contracting for the DSS division
* Bring Design to Value (Manufacturing, Quality, Cost, etc.) viewpoint to Product design teams
* Conduct should-cost and make vs.
buy analyses to support sourcing decision
* Negotiate terms as required and in accordance with internal policies
* Apply appropriate category strategies in line with preferred suppliers (Metals, Plastics, Electronics, and Outsourcing etc.) to new product sourcing needs
* Proactive supply risk management in the new product development process and initial volume phase.
* Monitor sourcing and procurement innovation trends in the marketplace
* Assist Division RCM team aligned with team's goal and strategy.
* May require business travel domestic and international up to 15%.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's Degree
* 12 or more years' experience in the Procurement function focused on direct spend
* 7 years' experience in New Product Development Sourcing
What Will Put You Ahead
* Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive accountability
* Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization as well as deliver oral presentations on moderately complex subject matter
* Demonstrated experience driving cross functional collaboration across business units and geographies
* Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detai...
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Type: Permanent Location: Conway, US-AR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-15 07:32:46
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This position supports the Procurement organization within Fresenius Medical Care.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Senior Procurement Business Analyst will be a member of fast-paced FMCNA Procurement organization, responsible for enabling procurement excellence through improvements around business process and systems including change management and communications.
You will provide detailed analysis to support critical activities and special projects as well as develop tools and templates to streamline procurement initiatives.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of procurement systems and processes like Ariba Procure-To-Pay (R2P/P2P)
* Supports implementation, adoption, and maintenance of Procurement systems by:
+ Promoting systems and processes with internal stakeholders to drive adoption
+ Leading project implementations, managing project plans, managing communications to stakeholders, and reporting to Business and IT leadership
+ Providing timely support to issues/questions raised by internal/external users with regards to policies, processes, and systems
+ Supporting end user training
* Leads and supports process efficiency and effectiveness initiatives for operational procurement processes
* Performs detailed analyses supporting critical procurement activities, organization initiatives, and special projects
* Oversees spend management, spend analytics, and Source to Pay (S2P) tools, such as Ariba R2P/P2P
* Builds process flows, manage template libraries, and documentations within central repository
* Gathers and reports key system metrics and highlight improvement opportunities
* Collaborates with IT to ensure system uptime and other needed support
* Efficiently resolves issues and proactively react to minimize any risk potential
* Supports Procurement Excellence and IT team to resolve process, system, and transactional exceptions
* Responsible for Change Management and Procurement Excellence Team Communications
* Understands external and internal control requirements, ensures compliance through effective monitoring and root cause analysis
* Responsible for driving the FMCNA culture through values and customer service standards.
* Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
* The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISION:
* None
EDUCATION:
* Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Management, MIS, or any quantitative field
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
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Type: Permanent Location: Waltham, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-15 07:31:15
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Your Job
Koch Engineered Solutions Equipment Technology & Services (KES ET&S) is seeking a Global Category Manager focused on driving value and efficiency.
In this role, you'll foster collaboration and agility within the procurement team, develop and implement category strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions for project execution.
You'll also work with Global Product Owners to identify cost savings and enhance value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Our Team
The KES Procurement & Sourcing ET&S team is committed to excellence in enabling efficient trade and supply management.
Our team leverages innovative technologies and sustainable strategies to optimize end-to-end solutions, ensuring that KES consistently delivers value to our customers while adhering to the highest standards of compliance and stewardship.
Through collaboration and a shared vision, we drive the virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that propel our company forward.
What You Will Do
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.
* Establish and lead cross-functional teams comprised of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and develop strategic category plans and initiatives that create value and reduce risk.
* Leverage data to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practices.
* Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV.
* Establish influence within the organization, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo when necessary.
Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally.
* Make recommendations to the business by using the total cost approach to manage risks.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, aligning with the business's assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness.
* Manage and develop key suppliers using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices.
* Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Supply Chain Management, Engineering related field or equivalent procurement experience
* Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions
* Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance a shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities
* Exercise the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and judgment
* Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships
* Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Stainle...
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Type: Permanent Location: Houston, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-12 07:48:42
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Your Job
Koch Engineered Solutions Equipment Technology & Services (KES ET&S) is seeking a Global Category Manager focused on driving value and efficiency.
In this role, you'll foster collaboration and agility within the procurement team, develop and implement category strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions for project execution.
You'll also work with Global Product Owners to identify cost savings and enhance value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Our Team
The KES Procurement & Sourcing ET&S team is committed to excellence in enabling efficient trade and supply management.
Our team leverages innovative technologies and sustainable strategies to optimize end-to-end solutions, ensuring that KES consistently delivers value to our customers while adhering to the highest standards of compliance and stewardship.
Through collaboration and a shared vision, we drive the virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that propel our company forward.
What You Will Do
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.
* Establish and lead cross-functional teams comprised of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and develop strategic category plans and initiatives that create value and reduce risk.
* Leverage data to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practices.
* Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV.
* Establish influence within the organization, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo when necessary.
Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally.
* Make recommendations to the business by using the total cost approach to manage risks.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, aligning with the business's assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness.
* Manage and develop key suppliers using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices.
* Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Supply Chain Management, Engineering related field or equivalent procurement experience
* Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions
* Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance a shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities
* Exercise the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and judgment
* Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships
* Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Stainle...
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Type: Permanent Location: Chicago, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-12 07:48:40
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Your Job
Koch Engineered Solutions Equipment Technology & Services (KES ET&S) is seeking a Global Category Manager focused on driving value and efficiency.
In this role, you'll foster collaboration and agility within the procurement team, develop and implement category strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions for project execution.
You'll also work with Global Product Owners to identify cost savings and enhance value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Our Team
The KES Procurement & Sourcing ET&S team is committed to excellence in enabling efficient trade and supply management.
Our team leverages innovative technologies and sustainable strategies to optimize end-to-end solutions, ensuring that KES consistently delivers value to our customers while adhering to the highest standards of compliance and stewardship.
Through collaboration and a shared vision, we drive the virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that propel our company forward.
What You Will Do
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.
* Establish and lead cross-functional teams comprised of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and develop strategic category plans and initiatives that create value and reduce risk.
* Leverage data to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practices.
* Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV.
* Establish influence within the organization, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo when necessary.
Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally.
* Make recommendations to the business by using the total cost approach to manage risks.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, aligning with the business's assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness.
* Manage and develop key suppliers using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices.
* Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Supply Chain Management, Engineering related field or equivalent procurement experience
* Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions
* Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance a shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities
* Exercise the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and judgment
* Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships
* Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Stainle...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-12 07:48:39
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Your Job
We are seeking a Category Buyer for our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization within Georgia-Pacific.
As a part of our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization, the chemical buyer reports to the Sourcing Execution Leader.
You will be responsible for procurement of chemicals across Georgia Pacific ensuring adherence to category strategy.
You must be self-directed, work with a high sense of urgency and possess the ability to solve problems and collaborate with other disciplines to meet the needs of Operations.
You will be asked to continuously improve the process and drive efficiencies across the enterprise.
Our Team
This team supports the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across Georgia Pacific.
This role will be based in Atlanta at GP Center and will require 25% travel.
What You Will Do
* Support the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across Georgia Pacific.
* Liaise with strategic sourcing and operational personnel at related sites; understand and support their priorities while executing the strategy associated with specific chemicals to drive value to the bottom line.
* Ensure supply to facilities while continuously improving the process to a standardized approach.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams in chemicals space.
* Identify opportunities to transform procurement job functions through utilization of tools and technologies to become best in class.
* Implement processes to improve purchasing efficiencies and automation.
* Optimize working capital and on-hand inventory levels.
* Engage with supply base and suppliers to foster collaboration and partnership.
* Connect with KBX and transportation partners to drive process efficiencies.
* Ensure compliance with all safety, purchasing, fiduciary, inventory and environmental policies and procedures.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations, OR high school diploma and 5+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations.
* Microsoft Excel skills to include pivot tables and data visualization tools.
* Willingness to work in multiple ERP systems including MP2, M3, Asset Suite and S4.
* Experience working with suppliers.
* Willing and able to travel.
What Will Put You Ahead
* Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, supply chain management, logistics or business administration
* Experience in analyzing processes and developing and implementing solutions.
* Experience in the manufacturing industry
* At least 1 year experience with data analytics work, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimat...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-10 07:00:42
