Sr. Procurement​/Planning Specialist-Watertown, WI

Sr. Procurement/Planning Specialist-Watertown, WI

Department: Purchasing - Direct Procurement

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: United States/Watertown, WI

Reporting To: North American Procurement Director

Compensation: $76,000 - $95,000 / year

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates with the Quality/Procurement Audit Teams during the selection process for new suppliers
• Evaluate Suppliers and make recommendations for establishing and maintaining a strong supplier base capable of supporting the manufacturing strategy of GGS
• Negotiates pricing with suppliers
• Analyze opportunities to reduce supplier base, identify cost reductions, reduce lead times and initiate value-add opportunities as applicable
• Perform Commodity categorization of Tier II Suppliers and recommend strategy that should be pursued by GGS
• Recommend supplier termination plans where necessary and outline plan for transitioning to new proposed supplier
• Proactively address supply risks—especially for long‑lead‑time items—through scenario planning and cross‑functional collaboration
• Advise material controllers on supply planning activities as needed. This will require a thorough understanding of Supply and Demand & Material Requirements Planning
• Proficient with What‑IF scenario planning based on Supply and Demand. Recommend to Senior Management Gaps / Supply Issues

Other Duties:

• Participate in Quarterly Supplier Score Card preparation and review score card with Suppliers
• Establish meetings to review overall supplier performance, including quality, price, delivery, and business relationship
• Review weekly Corrective Action Due Report (CADR)
• Monitor ongoing supplier quality issues for resolution and permanent corrective action
• Works with supplier and internal departments to resolve any material availability/obsolescence issues
• Meet Suppliers, schedule supplier site visits as required
• Visit Suppliers both domestic and international as required
• Acts as the direct liaison between internal departments and suppliers for accurate and timely communications for all supplier issues
• Travel, both within the USA and international, may be required as needed
• Provides sourcing support for existing or new products/parts
• Prepares Request for Proposal (RFP), distributes RFPs to suppliers, analyzes RFP results and communicates results internally and to the chosen supplier
• Enter Initial Orders in Glory ERP (JDE or Similar) and coordinate between Suppliers and Glory Quality group
• Complete documentation in Glory ERP for New Item Setups per Engineering requirements
• Work with Procurement team members to maintain current Pricing in Glory ERP for purchased parts

• Update Standard costs annually in Glory ERP
• Digitize and maintain current record keeping pertaining to Purchase Orders, Supplier Files, and other documentation to support department functions
• Maintain GGS tooling assets, review annually with suppliers and work with finance to keep the list updated

Troubleshoot supplier issues ranging from but not limited to:

• Accounts payable
• Engineering
• Quality
• Support Procurement activities related to Facility: (partial list)
• Lawn and grounds maintenance
• Site Construction
• Vending/Catering/Food Services
• Roofing
• Cleaning/Janitorial Services
• Office Supplies
• Engineering services and supplies
• Excavation/Paving

Perform any other duties as assigned

• Able to handle multiple requirements using laptop computer and monitor. Ability to type e-mails, prepare work word documents, excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations
• Handling effectively multiple phone calls both internally and long distance
• Occasionally deliver sample parts to Quality or Receiving Departments
• Capable of driving company van for local vendor visits and pick‑ups

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Business Administration from a four‑year college or university; or
• Minimum eight years related experience and/or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and ability to negotiate and enter into purchasing agreements
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban Process, and ISO Quality and Environmental standards in a manufacturing facility
• Working knowledge of PC and integrated databases, including Excel (spreadsheets), Word, and PowerPoint programs
• CPM / APICS Certification a plus, but not mandatory.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES