Overview
Responsible to the Supply Chain Director for the sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of goods and services to support the manufacturing and sales of product. Responsibilities include coordinating the efforts of the buyers to meet company goals, developing and monitoring company cost down plans and monitoring service parts.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the activities of the company procurement team.
- Oversee the review, negotiation, and approval of material pricing.
- Establish and approve sources of raw material and suppliers.
- Determine and review current MOQs and Safety Stocks.
- Evaluate and approve requisitions to be converted to purchase orders.
- Monitor and coordinate material scheduling and delivery to support production while considering minimal on-hand inventory.
- Review and coordinate engineering change controls with suppliers.
- Monitor and report cost down plans by fiscal periods to support both internal and global reporting requirements.
- Create fiscal period cost down plans for budgeting purposes based on company targets.
- Support manufacturing, engineering, and quality to ensure quality parts.
- Conduct and lead supplier audits as required.
- Provide cross-functional support and leadership to Supply Chain management team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, and 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
- Strong negotiation skills
- Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
- SAP knowledge is preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Work is performed primarily in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards in close proximity to others.
- Must be able to bend/stoop and lift up to 25 pounds on an infrequent basis.
- Frequent interaction with carriers, brokers, suppliers and internal departments.
- Must be able to walk moderate distances in a warehouse environment.
About Sharp Manufacturing Company of America
SMCA is the U.S. manufacturing facility for SHCA, the U.S. Consumer Products Group of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer and manufacturer of one-of-a-kind premium technology products, who was recently honored as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies for 2024. SHCA includes the manufacturing of premium home appliances in Memphis, TN, together with the sales & marketing, and servicing of home electronics based in Montvale, NJ. Leading products include Sharp Carousel®, Microwave Drawer™ Ovens, SuperSteam+™ ovens, and Plasmacluster® Ion air purifiers.
Employee Perks
- Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plan (medical, dental, vision).
- 401k retirement plan with a competitive match and plenty of financial support tools.
- Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support.
- Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance)
- Training and professional development.
- Vacation and paid holidays.
- Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.
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Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority – female – disability - veteran.
As part of our recruitment process, Sharp Electronics may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in the recruiting process. These tools are used to support, and not replace, human decision-making. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices, and all hiring decisions are made or reviewed by qualified personnel.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered. Local candidates only, please.
