Purchasing Manager
for WITTENSTEIN Inc. at US - Bartlett, IL (USA)
Responsibilities
Responsible for all relevant requirements concerning technical processes for purchasing of mechatronic systems that are planned, procured, and placed in service. Works closely with sales, product development and design, product management, quality management, logistics, and production, Monitors process developments, researches potential to set cost reductions. Works closely with purchasing group to reduce costs for acquiring products and materials.
- Lead inquiries and negotiations for project and production work.
- Monitor the capacity of suppliers and assure accuracy of parts needed.
- Successfully negotiate purchase agreements.
- Participate in make-or-buy decisions.
- Research alternative back-up resources.
- Perform supplier qualification in coordination with applicable managers.
- Perform cost analysis for purchased products and materials.
- Ensures process stability and supply availability.
- Ensure proper inventory levels of components.
- Identifies suppliers in coordination with the material group management.
- Partners with legal counsel to review supplier contracts and supplier audits.
- Recognize the causes of problems and solves them.
- Support the product development process through the different product stages from first sample to start of series production, to ensure at the right time the right product requirements are in place. Consult with engineering for manufacturability and associated costs.
- Support Quality Assurance in development of quality/inspection plan.
- Responsibility of assigned products, purchasing parts in accordance with project deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering and three years' experience is required; or equivalent working experience.
- Strong background in mechanics, electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatics is required.
- 3 - 5 years of work experience
- Highly developed analytical skills
- Strategic management (material group planning)
- Cost and value analysis
- Market and vendor analysis
- Purchasing contract law knowledge
- Negotiation skills
- In-depth knowledge of the procurement market
- Utilization of established internal expert networks
- Analytical thinking
- Consulting expertise
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret many different forms of business documents
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and presentation skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Solid ERP knowledge, familiarity with reporting software
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
Benefits:
- Great Place to Work Certified
- Competitive Base Salary
- Excellent Health Benefits
- Monthly medical premiums are 50% to 70% below market
- Annual deductible and copays below market
- Higher percentage of medical coverage than market
- No monthly premiums for dental and vision insurance
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Wellness Reimbursement (At 50% up to $500/year)
- Wellness Rewards Redeemed for Gift Cards
- Short-Term Disability Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
Committed to being a world-class partner of intelligent mechatronic drive technology, servo systems, and mechanical components, WITTENSTEIN uses the power of science, innovation, and forward-thinking engineering to provide you cutting-edge technology for motion. Since pioneering the alpha servo planetary gear reducer in 1983, support and motion requirements from the market have continued to change and WITTENSTEIN is well positioned to deliver reliable products and services to its customers and partners.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other status protected by applicable law. WITTENSTEIN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.
WITTENSTEIN North America is not accepting any unsolicited 3rd party Recruiting Agencies or Temporary Worker Agencies for any of our open positions. No solicitations via phone, email, or in person are accepted at this time.
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