Develop and optimize purchasing business processes including purchase order approvals, contract management, and others for all parts, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, and/or services
Lead sourcing and category based initiatives to identify and select best value suppliers and mitigate risk; Drive sourcing projects, coordinating cross-functionally
Prepare and execute negotiations for contracts and agreements, coordinating with legal counsel where necessary to finalize contracts and statements of work
Adhere to all supply chain policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials, intellectual property, and export compliance
Provide constant, clear, and timely updates to internal customers
Ensure process adherence for strategic sourcing and purchase orders placement/management
Coordinate planning and scheduling activities with the assigned planners in a matrixed organization (functionally reporting to the head of Supply Planning)
Report out on project status, risks and issues to the supply chain and the systems leadership teams; Act as an escalation point to solve issues
Monitor suppliers throughout the execution of the contracts, with support from the assigned Supplier Development engineers
Support cost savings initiatives, lead time improvement projects, and quality improvement projects
Define or collaborate on project procurement or commodity strategies
Visit suppliers as necessary to conduct business reviews or check on project milestones
Requirements
Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly
Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
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