Position Summary:

Initiates, develops, plans and executes strategies and programs for the cost effective, efficient procurement of various commodities to ensure superior customer service and accomplishment of Corporate and Department objectives.

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Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):

• Develops strategic sourcing, rationalization plans and programs for assigned commodities.

• Develops purchasing strategies consistent with inventory goals (i.e., inventory goals, blanket orders, Kanban programs, LTA's, etc.) and OpEx goals.

• Researches and selects assigned commodity suppliers on new items consistent with current purchasing policies and procedures.

• Develops long-term agreements (LTA's) with key suppliers: i.e. price, quality, delivery, etc.

• Obtains commodities pricing and delivery information as requested for quotes and/or other departments.

• Initiates quotation requests, receives quotations, analyzes information and makes recommendations for sourcing.

• Maintain status of all sampling and/or pre-production activities for all assigned commodities until parts are approved for production.

• Develops cost improvement or cost containment programs by initiating changes in suppliers, materials, specifications, tolerances, initiating new manufacturing processes, etc.

• Leverage sourcing and consolidate suppliers with other Crane Co locations to develop improved supply chain practices and cost reduction.
• Develop and maintain commodity supplier performance information (i.e. quality, delivery, etc.) and establish partnerships with suppliers as appropriate.

• Works with all suppliers for continuous improvement in quality, delivery and lead time of purchased parts.

• Meet with internal and external suppliers to investigate facilities, capacity and the overall capability to meet quality requirements, specifications and delivery requirements.

• Works closely with Inspection and Engineering to ensure the highest standards are maintained on all incoming commodities, including involvement with the Material Review Board.

• Reviews and processes claims against suppliers for unsatisfactory materials or equipment.

• Work closely with Engineering and Quality to develop strategies to decrease or eliminate unsatisfactory materials.

• Act as liaison between Engineering and suppliers/customers to resolve quality issues relating to assigned commodities.

• Maintain system accuracy for prime suppliers through MRP.

• Update standard cost as required.

• Assist Buyers and Planners to utilize excess and non-moving commodity inventory and controls incoming inventory to the current level of business.

• Participates actively in the OpEx and Quality processes including project team involvement, problem solving, and recommending solutions to enhance and improve the quality of departmental and/or company-wide business activities (OpEx, LYB, LGB).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• Good working knowledge of product specifications.

• Good organizational skills.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• 3-5 years experience in international sourcing.

• B.A. Business, Procurement or related degree.

• CPM/CPIM Certified.

• Outstanding negotiating skills.

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