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Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities:

Responsible for soliciting quotations, negotiating with vendors, issuing purchase orders, monitoring on-time delivery, escalating and resolving supply chain related issues

Forecast and maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned categories following lean manufacturing principles

Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and continuously evaluate for quality and reliability

Provide purchasing and supply chain support for various departments within Alkegen including but not limited to: Operations, Accounting, Receiving, Maintenance, Engineering, Customer Service, R&D, and Quality

Schedule transportation to and from vendors as well as other Alkegen worldwide sites

Issue Supplier Scorecards and maintain the Global Risk Matrix database for assigned sites

Participate in external and internal audit activities for TS16949 quality standards

Lead vendor onboardings for both plant and corporate requirements

Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills

Ability to set priorities, exercise professional judgment, handle confidential material, and manage a diverse workload

Uses adaptive coaching process for communication, goal alignment, problem solving, and career planning

Continuous improvement of purchasing systems

Must comply with all Federal, State, Local and Company rules and regulations on Health, Safety and Environmental issues.

Responsible for maintaining Alkegen's highest level of safety standards on site including identifying and correcting unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.

Will embody Alkegen's core safety principles including but not limited to The Seven Safety Absolutes, use of PPE, and Safe Standards of Work at all times.

Will champion safety in the workplace each day.

Qualifications/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business or other related fields

A minimum of 3 years of Purchasing, Demand Planning, and Inventory Management experience in a manufacturing setting

Excellent communication and organizational skills

3 years of MRP/ERP and Microsoft Office software experience

Must have knowledge and experience with both domestic and international shipping, domestic receiving, and the use of 3PL's.

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic contract interpretation

Purchasing experience in an automotive & industrial manufacturing setting

Fundamental accounting and finance knowledge

Experience with subcontractors and off-site warehousing

Compensation:

$53,372.00 - $71,163.00

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people - ALL PEOPLE - breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran's status, or any other protected class