Strategic Sourcing Analyst

QUALITEL PROFILE :

Qualitel is an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider that specializes in high end, high reliability product applications.

The company invests heavily in people and technology to stay at the forefront of this field. The goal of Qualitel is to help its employees achieve self-sufficient, healthy and secure lives.

POSITION SUCCESS FACTOR S :

Factor#1 Purchasing Process & Complian ce

Within the first 3 months, learn the current procurement system through existing procedures / processes, ERP system

• Collaborate with Purchasing Manager to setup Goals and Objectives for initial year
• Complete all training requirement per job position
• Understand commodities and be able to identify key suppliers and part relationships
• Understand Strategic Supply Chain and how it functions within Qualitel
• Understand how standard costing works and cost accounting principles within Qualitel

Factor#2 Supplier Management and Continual Improvement

Within the 6 months, be fully accountable for commodities assigned and daily tasks in Factor 1. Total ownership of commodity includes quoting, Supplier management (OTD, Quality, Cost Reduction).

• Buyer able to start a commodity strategic and make decisions on sourcing, supplier rationalization and cost improvements
• Establishing supplier report card and metrics; On Time Delivery (OTD), Quality, and Feedback
• Maintain supplier relationship with commodity suppliers
• Ensure timely effort and execution of, Quality Issues, and Corrective and Preventative Actions (

CAPAs)

Lead and manage all supplier relationships for assigned commodities

Factor#3 System and Continual Improvement

Within the 12 months, be accountable for establishing and providing analysis for commodity assigned relating to OTD, Quality, cost Improvements.

Work with manager to setup commodity strategy and supplier rationalization for the supply base that includes market intelligence and supplier health

• Participate in and lead strategic planning / improvements
• Contributing to internal and external cooperation between department / suppliers
• Suggest system and opportunity for improvement
• Ensure that you meet personal and departmental goals and objectives
• Able to build and execute stocking agreements with the supply base
• Be able to work with manager on drafting / constructing Long Term Agreements with suppliers
• Able to complete complex and in-depth market and cost analysis for assigned commodities
• Able to build a market and strategic plan for the Qualitel Purchasing Department

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Strategic Sourcing Leader is responsible for the understanding a strategic vision and execution of their assigned commodities.

The Strategic Sourcing Leader is responsible for managing the supplier relationship of their commodity and being the voice of the business to the supplier.

The Strategic Sourcing Leader is responsible for meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), meeting department expectations in regard to cost and quality of their assigned commodity.

Responsible for executing all cost saving efforts regarding purchased parts of their commodity. The Strategic Sourcing Leader is responsible for ensuring the rationalization of the supply base and assisting in establishing Long Term Agreements with key suppliers, ensuring part availability.

Expectations :

• Responsible for understanding the business in a holistic understanding and executing a strategic vision for the commodities they manage.
• Have the ability to understand internal and external inputs that effect the supply chain
• Have the ability to build a Commodity Strategy report for their commodities
• Have an understanding of cost accounting and accounting principles
• Have an understanding of manufacturing principles
• Subject Matter Expert on their commodities
• Have the ability to run multiple projects at the same time
• Understand in Lean principles
• Strong supplier management skills
• Ability to understand how to negotiate and write contracts with suppliers
• Ability to understand and apply different negotiation strategies
• Ability to understand multiple inventory stocking strategies

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university; plus two years related experience and / or training in manufacturing environment;

or equivalent combination of education and experiences.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with co-workers, engineering, and management staff.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as Algebra level I. Ability to apply mathematical operations to dimensional inspection tasks.

REASONING ABILITY : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.

S. as a refugee or granted asylum

BENEFITS :

• Salary range : $90,000-$125,000 (DOE) Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to : job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
• Profit Sharing
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Medical, Vision, Voluntary Dental, Paid Time Off, Vacation, Paid Holidays and more
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