Purchasing Specialist At Methode Electronics
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Purchasing Specialist At Methode Electronics

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Strategic sourcing and supplier evaluation for potential new suppliers.
  • Gathers and analyzes supplier data to prepare analysis and recommendation for supplier selection.
  • Manage the supply base to include renewal of agreements.
  • Manages the RFQ process and purchase order issuance.
  • Follow MEMโ€™s Procurement Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Managing the negotiating process with suppliers when acquiring products, components, materials and service provisions.
  • Keeping with established category budgets as set and agreed upon within the financial year.
  • Develop and plan long term and medium term cost reduction initiatives with key suppliers to enhance Samaya competitiveness.
  • Develop long term supplier relationships with key supplier within the category assigned and ensure that this is maintained in line with Methode procurement policies and Customer requirements.
  • Review, process purchasing requests for goods / services
  • Coordinate and resolve with Finance & Accounts any issues or disputes arising with suppliers re.: invoice settlements, contract terms and conditions including prices and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Evaluate the suppliersโ€™ performance and guided by the approved suppliersโ€™ list, take decisions to identify the appropriate supplier for the specific good/service requested.
  • Liaise, consult and communicate with the โ€˜internal customersโ€™ requesting the goods/services to reach consensus in the selection of the right supplier.
  • Ensure that all suppliers are aware and informed on the Vendor Requirements List and Terms & Conditions. Explain and clarify any points to the suppliers if and when required.
  • Ensure that contracts are signed and approved by suppliers in accordance with MEMโ€™s Procurement Policy.
  • Develop, establish aggressive year-on-year cost reduction initiatives and consolidate or transfer business to meet aggressive set targets..
  • Create and maintain purchasing procedures.
  • Provide monthly reports that track and monitor dept performance.
  • Provide GMAC reports for purchasing manager.
  • Assisting the Management Team and provide support as may be required
  • Work within Environmental and Health and Safety requirements
  • Work within the Quality Management System requirements and procedures including Certification and Customer requirements

Qualifications:

  • Preferably having a Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Engineering, or related technical field
  • 2 โ€“ 4 years of work experience in Purchasing, combined with a demonstrated track record of accomplishments in Middle Management.
  • Oral and written skills, strong interpersonal skills and superior organizational abilities.
  • Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment is essential.
  • Ability to be flexible and multitasking.
  • Methodical approach, enthusiastic with an emphasis on accuracy and quality of work.
  • Goal Oriented Self Starter.
  • Excellent Communicator.
  • PC-based computing experience is essential

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