Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Full Time

5701 Knowledge Pkwy, Erie, PA 16510, USA

Manager

For KYOCERA AVX Corporation we are looking for a Purchasing Manager at our location in Erie

Purchasing Manager

Develops, manages, and oversees administration of procurement policies, methods, and systems to provide direct material and indirect materials, equipment, and supplies to all assigned manufacturing operations. Duties include managing a procure-to-pay duties for centralized control. Responsible for coordinating local purchasing negotiations, contracts, identifying needs to purchase, overseeing pricing to include fiscal year price updates in the purchasing system, consolidation of suppliers, reduction of inventory, coordinating cost savings projects, managing purchasing staff, and providing reports to management. This positions interfaces with Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, external suppliers, Sales, Engineering, and Logistics.

REPORTS TO: Director, Global Purchasing

Benefits

We offer Full-Time positions with Competitive Pay and Benefits to include 3 weeks of vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with employer match.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interface with all levels of production to determine demand requirements and assist in establishing inventory levels across multiple plant locations.
• Identify alternative cost-effective sources for materials and services
• Analyze cost reduction opportunities based on price, volume purchases, freight, and payment terms in accordance with corporate policies.
• Responsible for year-over-year cost savings. Negotiate and develop methods to track actual dollar savings.
• Manage and control material tooling requirements supporting minimal monies invested in inventory.
• Development and maintenance of a strong, dedicated supply base for assigned plant location(s) as a result of consistent monitoring of vendor activities via written, oral, and interpersonal communication.
• Supervise Buyer(s) to ensure timely delivery of all purchased items in accordance with production forecasts.
• Negotiate contracts and review purchase awards to obtain maximum service for minimal charges across the corporation.
• Arrange and conduct supplier surveys and manage supplier performance evaluation program.
• Development and maintenance of purchasing and reporting systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related function
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Purchasing, Operations, or Supply Chain positions, preferably within a manufacturing environment. At least 5 years' experience in a supervisory role.
• Expert knowledge of systems, procedures, and techniques to develop and implement action plans.
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to travel to suppliers and KAVX facilities on a as needed basis

EEO Statement

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Who we are

KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KYOCERA Corporation structured to capitalize on shared resources and technical expertise, KYOCERA AVX has an expansive global footprint comprised of several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities spanning more than 15 countries and staffed with talented personnel dedicated to innovation, component quality, customer service, and enabling a brighter future through technology.

KYOCERA AVX designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced capacitors, antennas, connectors, circuit protection and timing devices, sensors, controls, filters, fuses, diodes, resistors, couplers, and inductors optimized for employment in the international 5G, IoT, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and military markets.

Are you interested?

Please send us your detailed application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date. We are looking forward to meeting you.

Diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture.

People with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences work and live at KYOCERA AVX. We believe in the power of the individuality of our employees. Become a part of our team and show us what makes you "you"! We are looking forward to all applications, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran (US only).

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Your contact

Melissa Gibbons

Human Resources Manager