Procurement

• Lead projects and initiatives supporting efficiency, optimization and savings across electrical, mechanical, gas-systems and aesthetical components and materials categories for home-appliance manufacturing
• Manage the assigned supply base and drive continuous cost and quality improvements
• Negotiate favorable pricing, terms and conditions to achieve the best total cost of ownership
• Design and implement best practices to improve business performance, reduce waste and strengthen supply-chain reliability
• Drive quality continuous improvement and quality cost recovery
• Use data analytics and fact-based decision-making to identify and drive cost-reduction opportunities
• Lead sourcing events including RFIs, RFQs and RFPs for total landed-cost reduction and new product development
• Collaborate with manufacturing, finance, quality, Product Development, Operations and Materials teams and suppliers
• Ensure material availability and timely resolution of supply-related issues
• Drive effective communication and collaboration to ensure operational execution and timely product delivery
• Collaborate with Finance and Treasury to comply with company policies and procedures

Sourcing Specialist, Components & Materials

• Source, purchase, plan, and schedule the movement of materials and services through production and inventory processes
• Identify raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules
• Purchase, plan, and coordinate material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory sequences
• Analyze data and determine factors affecting prices
• Determine the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and required schedules
• Review proposals and negotiate prices
• Select or recommend suppliers
• Analyze trends and follow up on orders placed
• Approve payment and maintain records of material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory cycles
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and material movement

Procurement Planning Control Representative 2

• Contact suppliers to ensure materials, supplies, and equipment are shipped and delivered on promised dates
• Determine when deliveries may be delayed
• Coordinate with purchasing, manufacturing, and other users to expedite material requirements
• Maintain records and follow-up files of purchases, shipments, and related matters
• Exclude buyers and internal expeditors from the role's responsibilities

Procurement jobs in Mississippi

Sourcing Specialist, Components & Materials

Procurement Planning Control Representative 2

Procurement Assistant