Engineering Assistant Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

The Supply Chain Buyer performs buying duties for assigned commodities in accordance with established policies and procedures and ERP best practices and negotiates and creates moderately complex supplier contracts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Initiate and evaluate quotations, seek, and qualify new sources of supply, negotiate for best overall price, delivery, service, and quality to support the Master Production Schedule and meet customer needs.
• Select, issue, and manage appropriate purchase contracts, such as Purchase Orders and Schedule and Blanket Purchase/Price Agreements for materials and services.
• Assist in the development of departmental goals, objectives, and budgets for successful implementation of the corporate operating plan.
• Negotiate and create moderately complex supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with company vision; maintain cost control and drive cost reduction.
• Select, develop, evaluate, and manage quality supplier base, utilizing current supply management techniques and methods.
• Promote supplier development and relationships to achieve long-term partnerships with suppliers that will be mutually beneficial.
• Lead, participate and assist in cost reduction initiatives with other departments including but not limited to engineering.
• Assist with the development of short and long-range purchasing strategies to right-size the supply base, reduce cost, and improve service to internal customers.
• Attend daily cross-functional team meetings and support parts flow to operations and resolve escalated supplier issues.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to focus on key projects such as e-commerce, product development, and spend/cost reduction analysis.
• Participate and assist at the plant level quality objectives relating to supplier performance and evaluation processes.
• Prepare reports, value analysis studies, and perform other procurement duties as assigned.
• Release and/or re-schedule purchase orders and schedule agreements to ensure material availability to support the Master Production Schedule and customer service orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field OR relevant years of experience
• Three - five years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blue prints with knowledge of manufacturing processes and raw materials is preferred.
• Purchasing Certification (CPSM) preferred but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge in Infor XA and/or experience in ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation skills coupled with innovative thinking toward value creation
• Team oriented
• Experience in lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel 15%

COMPETENCES

• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and collaborating with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not directly supervise other associates.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards
• Travel by air or car occasionally