The Purchasing Specialist will be capable of performing tasks in multiple areas of the Purchasing discipline but will be a Subject Matter Expert in one or more areas. The Purchasing Specialist will ensure the availability of raw materials in a manner that allows our facilities to be responsive to our customers in each industry segment we serve while minimizing the company’s working capital investment.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
· Manage the purchasing process for raw materials in assigned commodities and facilities.
· Ensure continuity of raw material supply for designated U.S., Mexico and Canada facilities per the Transactional Purchasing Process.
· Identify purchasing requirements and execute the Purchase Order Process at designated U.S., Mexico and Canada facilities.
· Identify barriers to strategic business goals and proactively put counter-measures and process improvement initiatives in place to enable business growth.
· Oversee and execute the Inventory Level Corrective Action Process for the designated facilities, which includes ensuring facility ordering decisions meet TGC stocking criteria.
· Execute the Vendor Lead Time Change Management and Vendor Price Change Management Processes and maintain accurate and timely Part Maintenance Cost Field determination for the assigned commodities and facilities.
· Daily tasks include answering raw material part ID requests, sourcing requests, inventory stocking requests, material shortages, new vendor requests and expedite requests.
· Assist the Strategic Sourcing team as required for sourcing/quote requests
· Analyze industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
· Maintain process documentation and provide training materials that allow others to administer process with limited direction.
· Lead/facilitate process improvement activities utilizing lean tools and techniques.
· Document supplier interactions using iCRM.
· Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization and with Suppliers.
· Strong information systems skills including the use of business systems and Excel to communicate critical information throughout the company.
· A strong desire to implement new procedures, policies, and information sharing reports that improve purchasing systems.
· Attention to detail and strong desire to meet both internal and external customer requirements.
· Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts
· Intermediate to advanced negotiation skills
· Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
· A bachelor’s degree in a related field required
· Minimum of 5 years combined experience in purchasing, manufacturing, and/or supply chain
· ERP/MRP experience preferred
The Gund Company is a vertically integrated manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions. We operate 13 facilities worldwide, including our materials testing laboratory in Milwaukee and our world headquarters in St. Louis, MO.
Since 1951, we have listened to our customers and learned about the demanding operating environments of their industries. We are AS9100D Certified and ITAR Compliant. Our custom fabricated parts are manufactured according to ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems.
We take a consultative, engineering approach to understanding the electrical and mechanical needs of your application. Our material specialists provide options that meet or exceed your requirements as well as sharing insights on how to optimize production for material yield, fabrication efficiency, and cost reduction.
The Gund Company has unparalleled capability and capacity to satisfy the customer's toughest requirements. As a vertically integrated materials manufacturer, we control our supply chain, which allows us to meet our client's tightest timelines.
Over the past 70+ years, The Gund Company has developed a reputation for outstanding customer service, quality, responsiveness, and application knowledge. Our advanced manufacturing and fabrication capabilities allow result in custom parts to fit your specific application.
For more information on any of our products or services, please visit our website at www.thegundcompany.com or contact one of our material and fabrication specialists. We look forward to serving you!
