Essential Key Functions and Accountabilities: (Responsibilities and major tasks performed)

• PO management, confirmation and follow-up thru corresponding payment, tracking milestones and problem-solving with suppliers and internal functions, management of purchase order backlog to ensure plant production schedule, push out, pull-in and cancellation requests management, escalation management, follow up of late orders, ensure purchase order alignment (i.e. MOQ/PPQ alignment, short ship, late delivery, early shipment, price discrepancies), and accurate supplier contact details.

• Ensuring accuracy of the Info Record and Source List data in alignment with MRP parameters, incl. MOQ, Price, and LT.

• Being the first line of communication to the suppliers and establish a regular communication cadence and escalate suppliers that impose significant risk to business (e. g. line downs, high financial impact, general compliance with NSC requirements) to the next internal level.

• Close cooperation with Planners and the SQE on material risks and opportunities.

• Responsibility for material/component availability (excluding finished goods) through MOQ optimization and inventory management, including highlighting opportunities for replenishment to your manager in agreement with Planners (e. g. consignment, VMI, reorder points, etc.) and tactical execution of scheduling agreements, as well as execution of materials certification and corresponding data. (Note: Strategic Sourcing will negotiate replenishment contracts with supplier.)

• Identifying any risks or gaps with the supplier related to the weekly forecast that is sent out.

• Tracking supplier shut-downs, holiday, and vacation closings, and communicate these to planning department.

• Help driving all relevant Procurement KPIs with a high focus on delivery, quality and costs.

• Leading continuous improvement projects to drive KPI performance.

• Follow up on STS/STR and ensure ordering/receiving data accuracy and drive specific short-term improvements / containment actions.

• Enforcing NSC policy regarding PO confirmation and package labelling, and act as first point of contact for such information.

• Supporting plant team for Operations Certifications and Audits – with special focus on Procurement requirements.

• Supporting Strategic Procurement initiatives regarding the following tasks: Supplier Scorecards, lead time and price accuracy, all legal requirements and compliance, in- and outsourcing activities, supplier’s quarterly business reviews, ad hoc queries, high impact projects, reduction of suppliers, establishing supplier agreements, and definition of grow, fix & exit suppliers.

• Supporting AP Team in reconciling PO vs. invoice discrepancies to ensure supplier invoices are paid in a timely fashion.

Job Specific Competencies

• Ability to work in a matrix environment with multi-cultural teams
• Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and continues improvement attitude
• Ability to independently prioritize daily work
• Ability to form successful working relationships quickly at all levels
• Very good knowledge in the use of IFS or another ERP system and Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Experience with manufacturing process associated with Stamping, Welding, Machining, Painting, and Plating
• Ability to multi-task and project management skills

Core Values (All New Standard Associates)

• RESPECT - To value differences and be open to opinions, be respectful of other's time and assume positive intent
• INTEGRITY - To match our actions to our intent while earning and maintaining each other's trust
• HUMILITY - To recognize potential for improvement in ourselves, give credit to others when due, and seek first to understand
• TEAMWORK - To excel through effective communication and collaboration while being accountable to the team
• INNOVATION - To see transformative solutions through creative problem solving, resourcefulness, and openness to new ideas
• DRIVE - To demonstrate a discipline to process, bias to action, strive for continuous improvement, and deliver results at every level

Experience and Education Required

• University degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience within the area of Procurement
• Good problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and communication skills.