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Base pay range
CA$74,363.00 / yr - CA$100,018.00 / yr
IDEAL Industries, Inc. has built a reputation for over a century by crafting iconic tools and practical technology required in aerospace, data communications, electrical, wire processing and construction. The global family of IDEAL brands includes IDEAL Electrical, Anderson Power, and Enatel.
A vibrant and dynamic company, IDEAL is best known for our wire connectors, the gold standard for making electrical connections around the world. Nearly every commercial jet is assembled using IDEAL wire strippers and, as part of the critical equipment on NASA missions, our tools even help NASA astronauts fly to the moon. Most important, our products benefit skilled tradespeople, who reach for IDEAL tools every day.
IDEAL is propelled by the concept of Building an IDEAL World. Our family-run business is committed to building ideal relationships with customers, employees, and communities by crafting some of our industry’s most innovative and trusted tools.
Responsibilities
- Implement Procurement Policy Definition and ensure compliance.
- Responsible for managing assigned spend using Category Management process utilizing a Total Cost of Ownership methodology.
- Relationship owner for assigned suppliers ensuring alignment with Company goals and internal escalations regarding Delivery, Quality, Cost, and Risk.
- Business Partner with Marketing / Product Management / Engineering for technology screening and part requirement development for new and existing product roadmap.
- Drive Company supplier assessments and auditing process with cross functional support.
- Conduct timely negotiations with assigned supply base to support the Company cost management process on an annual and as needed basis.
- Contracting (Supplier onboarding, NDA, Supply Agreement) and Contract Compliance.
- Supports New Product Introductions.
- Analyze and present make / buy recommendations to management.
- Represent the function as the subject matter expert when it relates to your assigned categories or commodities which include commodity market, commodity risks, trends, and cost drivers.
- Support ISO audits as required.
- Participate as a member of a Project Team and / or Cross Functional Team as required.
- Work with suppliers to collaboratively develop new solutions for the business.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business or Supply Chain or equivalent in related field.Minimum 5 years within a manufacturing environment in strategic sourcing, procurement or purchasing role with some experience in international procurement.Professional certifications are preferred but not required.Requires a working knowledge of ERP functionality.Working knowledge of 7 step strategic sourcing / category management process.Experience in various manufacturing processes (injection molding, metals, stampings, castings, packaging, private labels relationships) and MRO (including Freight).Understanding of risk and cost drivers in subject commodities or categories.Experience in working with Marketing, Product Management, Engineering in cross functional role to define requirements and sell the role as Business Partner.Working knowledge of Contract Management principles and practices.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel (i.e. pivot tables, v look up), Word, PowerPoint, and preferably MS Project.Travel up to 20% of the time, including occasional international travel.The expected annual salary for this position is between $74363.00 and $100,018.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for the position and actual compensation will be based on numerous factors including knowledge, location, skills, training and experience.
IDEAL employees enjoy a wide range of valuable benefits and values rest, personal time and community involvement including :
Extended Health and Dental Care BenefitsLife InsuranceDefined Contribution Pension PlanPersonal Time Off DaysPaid Parental LeaveProfit SharingIDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is proud to be one of America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We know when you honor relationships, success for all will follow. To learn more about us, visit www.idealindustries.com
Job Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Purchasing and Supply ChainIndustries : Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing#J-18808-Ljbffr