Manager, Supply Management

Join Kyocera International, Inc.

We’re hiring a Manager, Supply Management at our San Diego, CA location! 

Join a stable, long-term opportunity where your work matters. We’re hiring a Manager, Supply Management to support production and ensure high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Pay Range - $105,279 to $136,244 annually (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills.) 

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, Medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! Check out our profile video!     

Look at these PERKS!     

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement 

We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off to volunteer, paid leave options, tuition reimbursement, an employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens! 

We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.    

Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: https://global.kyocera.com/inamori/philosophy/. Our company motto is “Do the right thing as a human being,” and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making.    

Exempt: Yes
Safety Sensitive: No
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Supply management Manager leads day-to-day activities of the Supply Management department. This role is responsible for setting systems to evaluate and select suppliers based on cost, quality, service, availability, reliability, and selection variety. Hires and manages purchasing supervisors, buyers and support staff as needed. Overseas the daily workflow and schedules for the department in close support of production activities.

REQUIREMENTS

AA in Business or related field; HS diploma required

2+ years' experience of directly managing and coaching employees.

10 years procurement experience as a sr buyer or purchasing supervisor
Excellent communication skills. Communicates effectively with suppliers, internal customers, upper management and subordinates.
Strong leadership skills and manager capability to execute and delegate plans and accomplish goals.
Intermediate Excel and SAP software

Deep understanding of market situation and purchasing environment
Demonstrated success in previous procurement position(s) with an emphasis on attention to detail; cost reduction, operational efficiencies, and negotiation.
Strong written and oral communication skills including business writing and email.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

Travel up to 25%

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Understanding of market situation and purchasing environment and make effective purchasing strategy for stable supply and cost reduction.
2. Based off of Production's Master Plan and business forecast, set effective Supply Management department's metrics and action plans to support internal customers and cost savings.
3. Negotiates procure supplies, production materials, equipment, and services to meet the need of the organization at the lowest cost consistent with the consideration of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
4. Performs onsite audits/visits to potential or current suppliers.
5. Evaluates vendor quotes and services.
6. Establishes foreign and domestic suppliers.
7. Structures supplier contracts and works closely with legal.
8. Ensures supplier compliance with site and company requirements for safety and security.
9. Understanding of commodities and monitors supplier trends to implement effective purchasing plans.
10. Manages subcontractors, generates shipping documents, and submits raw material stock for processing.
11. Complies and trains team on all applicable requirements of KII Policy, KII Ringi Policy, SOX, AS9100 and ISO9001 Quality Requirements, ISO 14000 Environmental Requirements, ITAR, US Customs, Governmental regulations and taxing bodies.
12. Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify needs and materials or identify potential bottlenecks and acceptable substitutions.
13. Interviews, hires, trains, motivates and oversees Supply Management staff.
14. Tracks Supply Management activity and measurements. Evaluates and approves conditions for awarding bids or orders to large suppliers.
15. Models ethical and accurate reporting.
16. Administers and tracks departmental annual and monthly budgets.
17. Approves and reviews and procurement related ringis and record keeping entries.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
2+ years' experience of directly managing and coaching employees.
Has excellent communication skills. Communicates effectively with suppliers, internal customers, upper management and subordinates.
Strong leadership skills and manager capability to execute the plans and accomplish goals.
Understanding of market situation and purchasing environment and make effective purchasing strategy for stable supply and cost reduction.
Deep knowledge to two or three commodities, i.e. raw materials, electrical components, chemicals, tooling.
Great personal character. Is humble, has integrity and is willing to embrace challenges.
Proficient with MS Office and integrated operating system (SAP preferred), internet search skills.
Demonstrated success in previous procurement position(s) with an emphasis on attention to detail; cost reduction, operational efficiencies and negotiation.
Strong written and oral communication skills including business writing and email.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Ability to speak verbally and hear. Vision required in the job includes close vision and reading a computer screen.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) preferred.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk; and occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet or moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time.
This position may require exposure to information subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc.'s Human Resources team directly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.