Strategic Buyer
SGL Carbon - Strongsville, OH
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Summary of Job and Key AccountabilitiesStrategic sourcing to support new and current products. Create and manage RFQs.Develop and maintain commodity strategies using long- and short-term initiatives.Negotiate: costs, payment & delivery terms, contracts, and large capital expenditures.Lead contract reviews and negotiations including as needed support from corporate lawyers and project managers for support.Develop long and short-term strategies to meet SGL's financial targets.Develop and track cost saving initiatives, cost avoidance, and PPV.Evaluate and audit new and current suppliers. Ensure any corrective actions are resolved with the supplier and quality.Manage new supplier set up.Create purchase orders and maintain purchase orders with confirmations, correct costs, and correct delivery dates. Including past due follow up and order cancellations.Tracking of shipments into plant, updating delivery dates, following items through customs, etc.OMP planning and costing.Government reporting as required.Support storeroom, maintenance, engineers, and plant management requests.Review and process requisitions into purchase orders. Compare against quote Text, Price, INCOTERMS, Payment Terms and Delivery Time.Create and maintain material masters, info records and source lists for new and potential existing materials.Coordinate invoicing issues between A/P and SuppliersProcess returns/credits.Maintain supplier relationship to ensure open communication on deliveries, quality issues, and pricing changes.Ensure proper signatures are on purchase orders, NDA, Safety forms, and any form requiring signature.Support BuyTogether topic.Request any necessary documentation (SCOCs, delivery notes/packing slips, certificates).SkillsKnowledge and understanding of SAP.Knowledge and understanding of Capex purchases and contracts.Knowledge and understanding of drawings, prints, & manufacturing.Knowledge and understanding of ASME certified steel fabricators, machine shopsKnowledge of ISO certificationsProficient in Outlook, Excel, and word.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong problem solverSelf-starter, ProactiveAnalytic thinkerStrong organizational skillsAbility to successfully prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.Ability to work well with others and respect different cultures (intercultural sensitivity)Skilled in handling confidential business matters and information with discretionImpeccable ethics, integrity, and standardsFluent in English and preferably other languagesAbility to coach/train new employees with their onboarding to the various procurement platformsMust exhibit a professional appearance and mature demeanor.Experience4-year degree from accredited university or college8 years of experience in strategic sourcing including ability to read prints/drawingsEngineering experience is a plusRemote Work:On site with potential for Hybrid remote work after 1 yearPreferred SkillsMachining and Manufacturing background is a plusFamiliar with 3D/2D CAD Software and TeamCenter is a plusExperience with pressure vessel manufacturing is a plus
Created: 2024-07-07