DENSO

Senior Purchasing Assistant

DENSO  •  $23 - $28/hr  •  Maryville, TN (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs more advanced support duties relating to monthly reporting, supplier communication to ensure price accuracy and timely delivery and supports Specialists with Request for Quote (RFQ) distribution and tracking.
  • Assists with procuring and sourcing parts and services for the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) of the company location or product line assigned. Processes MRO purchase orders.
  • Improves internal processes and documentation to build on efficiency of work and team.
  • Works with internal departments and external suppliers in addressing outstanding issues.
  • Reviews quotations and evaluates suppliers for the purpose of making recommendations.
  • Conducts general administrative duties for the purchasing group such as filing, ordering supplies and coordinating miscellaneous department activities.
  • Assists with contract development and execution with suppliers.
  • Assists with value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) projects.
  • Typically assists in identifying and analyzing cost savings and negotiating price reductions
  • Additional responsibilities include New Supplier setup in (JDE, CIGMA and ORACLE)
  • Maintains DENSO to DENSO pricing with support of Business Planning
  • Occasionally support with the mass upload of prices into NAPGWEB during PPR timing and mass supplier communications.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Associates degree preferred
  • 3+ years of relate experience
  • Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and terms
  • Good written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
  • Intermediate level of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to collect and summarize data
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to calculate mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits Summary:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans 
  • 401K with 4% Company Match
  • Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
  • Bonus Program 
  • FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
  • Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
  • Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
  • Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Career Development and Ongoing Training 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
  • Volunteer Opportunities 
  • Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
  • Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) 
  • Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Hourly Salary: $23.00-28.00/hr.

DENSO

About DENSO

DENSO is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers with a 75-year history of providing advanced automotive systems and technology to automakers worldwide. While our products are featured on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today, we're also looking to innovate beyond automotive so we can maximize how we support the evolving needs of society.

Globally, we have 158,000 employees, including 27,000+ in North America, working together every day to pursue our Two Great Causes:

Green -- which represents our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 through our products, processes and facilities; and

Peace of Mind -- which focuses on developing solutions for safer and more seamless experiences across society.

Together, they help us pursue our mission of contributing to a better world.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Southfield, Michigan
Year Founded
1947
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