Procurement Sourcing Leader

For over 125 years, ASCO Power Technologies has been pioneering every major product innovation in power transfer technology. Today, we are an industry leader in the manufacturing of automatic transfer switches, industrial control products and power control systems, and the world leader in emergency and standby power transfer solutions. We are the Power Authority - committed to providing a full range of quality-driven products backed by 24-hour nationwide service support.

ASCO Power Technologies, an industry leader in the manufacturing of Automatic Transfer Switches, Industrial Control Products, Load Banks, Power Control Systems, Services and Solutions, has an exciting career opportunity for a Procurement Sourcing Leader based out of Welcome NC.

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform tasks that relate to the strategic management of suppliers towards ASCO Power’s overall performance and supply chain goals. Work in coordination with the global Schneider procurement team, ASCO engineering, quality and supply chain to manage assigned suppliers and commodities. Develop assigned suppliers to support all of ASCO Power’s service, quality and capacity requirements. Manage the performance of assigned suppliers to ensure compliance and continued improvement. Provide support to internal customers (manufacturing, materials, engineering, marketing, finance, and others) on issues related to supply chain. Participation in special projects and activities in support of new product development, product enhancement and supply chain effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement strategies to identify, develop and manage suppliers to meet objectives of quality, capacity, on time delivery, cost reduction, lead-time reduction and service.
• Prepare, distribute and follow-up on supplier performance reports

• Work with quality, engineering, materials, logistics and finance to resolve persistent problems related to quality, delivery, acknowledgements, invoices and receiving.
• Assist the local Materials department with difficult shortages and change orders upon request.
• Ensure contract requirements regarding source, price, lead time, routing, ownership and inventory are correctly implemented by supplier and buyers

INTERACTIONS:

• Supplier outside sales, inside sales, quality contacts, production and upper management.
• Procurement management, buyers and planners.
• Quality control, receiving and inspectors.
• Engineering, product management, sales and finance.
• Peers in other companies.

We seek out and reward people for being straightforward, open, passionate, effective and challenging the status quo. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company.We’re looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond.

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It is the policy of ASCO Power Technologies to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Concerning agencies: ASCO Power Technologies does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.

ASCO Power Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing/Operations Management, Engineering or Business, or equivalent business experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a buyer / planner or similar materials management role in a large manufacturing organization.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems or other manufacturing/purchasing systems and Windows-based PC programs.
• ISM (CPSM) or APICS (CPIM, CSCP) certification preferred.

SKILLS:

• Advanced knowledge of purchasing functions with strengths in negotiations and performance improvement.
• Ability to coordinate efforts from multiple groups to achieve objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with awareness of deadlines.
• Ability to identify processes needing improvement and recommend changes.