Manager, Supply Management

Join Kyocera International, Inc.

We're hiring a Manager, Supply Management at our San Diego, CA location!

Join a stable, long-term opportunity where your work matters. We're hiring a Manager, Supply Management to support production and ensure high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Pay Range - $105,279 to $136,244 annually (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills.)

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, Medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!

Look at these PERKS!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off to volunteer, paid leave options, tuition reimbursement, an employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens!

We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.

Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here:  Our company motto is "Do the right thing as a human being," and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making.

Exempt:
Yes
Safety Sensitive:
No

The Supply management Manager leads day-to-day activities of the Supply Management department. This role is responsible for setting systems to evaluate and select suppliers based on cost, quality, service, availability, reliability, and selection variety. Hires and manages purchasing supervisors, buyers and support staff as needed. Oversees the daily workflow and schedules for the department in close support of production activities.

• AA in Business or related field; HS diploma required
• 2+ years' experience of directly managing and coaching employees.
• 10 years procurement experience as a sr buyer or purchasing supervisor
• Excellent communication skills. Communicates effectively with suppliers, internal customers, upper management and subordinates.
• Strong leadership skills and manager capability to execute and delegate plans and accomplish goals.
• Intermediate Excel and SAP software
• Deep understanding of market situation and purchasing environment
• Demonstrated success in previous procurement position(s) with an emphasis on attention to detail; cost reduction, operational efficiencies, and negotiation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including business writing and email.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Travel up to 25%