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Your Job
Koch Engineered Solutions Equipment Technology & Services (KES ET&S) is seeking a Global Category Manager focused on driving value and efficiency.
In this role, you'll foster collaboration and agility within the procurement team, develop and implement category strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions for project execution.
You'll also work with Global Product Owners to identify cost savings and enhance value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Our Team
The KES Procurement & Sourcing ET&S team is committed to excellence in enabling efficient trade and supply management.
Our team leverages innovative technologies and sustainable strategies to optimize end-to-end solutions, ensuring that KES consistently delivers value to our customers while adhering to the highest standards of compliance and stewardship.
Through collaboration and a shared vision, we drive the virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that propel our company forward.
What You Will Do
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.
* Establish and lead cross-functional teams comprised of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and develop strategic category plans and initiatives that create value and reduce risk.
* Leverage data to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practices.
* Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV.
* Establish influence within the organization, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo when necessary.
Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally.
* Make recommendations to the business by using the total cost approach to manage risks.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, aligning with the business's assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness.
* Manage and develop key suppliers using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices.
* Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Supply Chain Management, Engineering related field or equivalent procurement experience
* Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions
* Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance a shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities
* Exercise the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and judgment
* Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships
* Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)
What Will Put You Ahead
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Type: Permanent Location: Houston, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-12 07:48:42
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Your Job
Koch Engineered Solutions Equipment Technology & Services (KES ET&S) is seeking a Global Category Manager focused on driving value and efficiency.
In this role, you'll foster collaboration and agility within the procurement team, develop and implement category strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions for project execution.
You'll also work with Global Product Owners to identify cost savings and enhance value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Our Team
The KES Procurement & Sourcing ET&S team is committed to excellence in enabling efficient trade and supply management.
Our team leverages innovative technologies and sustainable strategies to optimize end-to-end solutions, ensuring that KES consistently delivers value to our customers while adhering to the highest standards of compliance and stewardship.
Through collaboration and a shared vision, we drive the virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that propel our company forward.
What You Will Do
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.
* Establish and lead cross-functional teams comprised of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and develop strategic category plans and initiatives that create value and reduce risk.
* Leverage data to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practices.
* Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV.
* Establish influence within the organization, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo when necessary.
Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally.
* Make recommendations to the business by using the total cost approach to manage risks.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, aligning with the business's assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness.
* Manage and develop key suppliers using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices.
* Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Supply Chain Management, Engineering related field or equivalent procurement experience
* Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions
* Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance a shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities
* Exercise the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and judgment
* Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships
* Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Stainle...
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Type: Permanent Location: Chicago, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-12 07:48:40
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Your Job
Koch Engineered Solutions Equipment Technology & Services (KES ET&S) is seeking a Global Category Manager focused on driving value and efficiency.
In this role, you'll foster collaboration and agility within the procurement team, develop and implement category strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions for project execution.
You'll also work with Global Product Owners to identify cost savings and enhance value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Our Team
The KES Procurement & Sourcing ET&S team is committed to excellence in enabling efficient trade and supply management.
Our team leverages innovative technologies and sustainable strategies to optimize end-to-end solutions, ensuring that KES consistently delivers value to our customers while adhering to the highest standards of compliance and stewardship.
Through collaboration and a shared vision, we drive the virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that propel our company forward.
What You Will Do
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.
* Establish and lead cross-functional teams comprised of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and develop strategic category plans and initiatives that create value and reduce risk.
* Leverage data to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practices.
* Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV.
* Establish influence within the organization, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo when necessary.
Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally.
* Make recommendations to the business by using the total cost approach to manage risks.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, aligning with the business's assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness.
* Manage and develop key suppliers using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices.
* Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Supply Chain Management, Engineering related field or equivalent procurement experience
* Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions
* Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance a shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities
* Exercise the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and judgment
* Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships
* Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)
What Will Put You Ahead
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-12 07:48:39
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Buyer, Fresenius USA Manufacturing, Inc., a Fresenius Medical Care N.A.
company, Irving, Texas
Responsible for obtaining materials using production and engineering schedules and established Standard Operating procedures (“SOPs”) to maintain inventory at planned levels to achieve production schedule and business goals.
Will resolve internal, supplier, process, and system discrepancies to ensure production schedules and business goals are achieved. Will facilitate and maintain bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in enterprise-wide systems and ensure that material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and eliminated.
Specific duties will include:
* Ensuring proper inventory levels of all materials, commodities, and services following established purchasing policies and procedures to optimize delivery and uptime.
* Establishing strong partnerships with strategic suppliers critical to business.
* Working with assigned suppliers to source, qualify, and rationalize new and existing products in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
* Investigating and identifying new qualified suppliers.
* Coordinating, conducting, and participating in meetings and discussions between suppliers and/or supplier representatives and necessary related personnel concerning supply, demand, delivery, or quality.
* Implementing purchase strategies and procurement programs to support production and business goals.
* Implementing sound, logical, and achievable purchase strategies and long-term procurement programs in support of initiatives.
* Developing sufficient number of suppliers to assure continuity of supply, effective competition, required quality and on-time deliveries.
This position will work at a large manufacturing facility in Irving, Texas and is responsible for obtaining raw materials used to create dialytic solutions (called Concentrates) used in the hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis process which are manufactured at the facility as well obtaining materials used in general maintenance at the facility.
The Buyer ensures that the supply of raw materials meets the manufacturing requirements and also works to identify and obtain new and replacement suppliers as needed. The position does not define or establish purchase strategies or procurement programs or goals. Rather, the position performs the duties described in accordance with and to meet these strategies and business goals. As an example, the Procurement Department developed a procurement program to use the SAP system to track purchases. The Buyer had no role in that process but now uses SAP to perform this function with respect to the Concentrates raw materials. In this regard, duties include: (i) on-boarding new suppliers including coordinating the collection of required tax documentation and entering supplier data into the Fresenius SAP system, (ii) monitoring inventory to ens...
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Type: Contract Location: Irving, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-12 07:47:59
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Your Job
We are seeking a Category Buyer for our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization within Georgia-Pacific.
As a part of our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization, the chemical buyer reports to the Sourcing Execution Leader.
You will be responsible for procurement of chemicals across Georgia Pacific ensuring adherence to category strategy.
You must be self-directed, work with a high sense of urgency and possess the ability to solve problems and collaborate with other disciplines to meet the needs of Operations.
You will be asked to continuously improve the process and drive efficiencies across the enterprise.
Our Team
This team supports the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across Georgia Pacific.
This role will be based in Atlanta at GP Center and will require 25% travel.
What You Will Do
* Support the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across Georgia Pacific.
* Liaise with strategic sourcing and operational personnel at related sites; understand and support their priorities while executing the strategy associated with specific chemicals to drive value to the bottom line.
* Ensure supply to facilities while continuously improving the process to a standardized approach.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams in chemicals space.
* Identify opportunities to transform procurement job functions through utilization of tools and technologies to become best in class.
* Implement processes to improve purchasing efficiencies and automation.
* Optimize working capital and on-hand inventory levels.
* Engage with supply base and suppliers to foster collaboration and partnership.
* Connect with KBX and transportation partners to drive process efficiencies.
* Ensure compliance with all safety, purchasing, fiduciary, inventory and environmental policies and procedures.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations, OR high school diploma and 5+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations.
* Microsoft Excel skills to include pivot tables and data visualization tools.
* Willingness to work in multiple ERP systems including MP2, M3, Asset Suite and S4.
* Experience working with suppliers.
* Willing and able to travel.
What Will Put You Ahead
* Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, supply chain management, logistics or business administration
* Experience in analyzing processes and developing and implementing solutions.
* Experience in the manufacturing industry
* At least 1 year experience with data analytics work, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimat...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-10 07:00:42
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific has an immediate opening for a Scaler at our Warrenton, GA facility.
This position will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Wood Scaling process.
This person will use multiple computer systems to track incoming product to ensure that production is maximized and quality maintained.
If you enjoy learning new things and would like the opportunity to work with computers and systems in a manufacturing environment, this is the position for you!
Shift: This position will serve 8 am - 6 pm Monday through Thursday, and 6 am to 4 pm on Fridays.
There will occasionally be a need to work on Saturdays and Holidays.
Pay will be based on experience.
Our Team
The Wood & Fiber Supply organization is key to ensuring that GP's 80+ mills maintain a constant flow of logs.
What You Will Do
* Receive inbound and outbound trucks utilizing a computerized system to record the supplier identification data, quality data, and the truck weights
* Inspect incoming loads to ensure quality wood specifications and recording the data for each load received at the mill
* Provide support for on-going safety and housekeeping processes
* Work with logging contractors and foresters to assist in correcting wood quality issues
* Maintain wood inventory level information
* Report daily usages and inventories to accounting, wood and fiber supply, and mill personnel
* Create and provide reports relative to wood inventories, deliveries, and wood quality
* Perform work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience using a computer, to include typing, sending emails, and using a mouse
* High School diploma or GED
* Experience reading a tape measure
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience tracking inventory levels
* Experience with wood quality control
* Customer service and/or sales experience
* Experience with Microsoft Outlook/Excel/Word
* Experience creating reports
* Experience using a scale to weigh trucks
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.
We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building pro...
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Type: Permanent Location: Warrenton, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-10 07:00:36
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific has an immediate opening for a Scaler in Texas.
This position will support facilities in Camden, Corrigan and Diboll and be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Wood Scaling process.
This person will use multiple computer systems to track incoming product to ensure that production is maximized and quality maintained.
If you enjoy learning new things and would like the opportunity to work with computers and systems in a manufacturing environment, this is the position for you!
Shift: The successful candidate will primarily work between the hours of 6AM and 6PM.
Shift duration will be 8 to 12 hours.
Pay will be based on experience.
Our Team
The Wood & Fiber Supply organization is key to ensuring that GP's 80+ mills maintain a constant flow of logs.
What You Will Do
* Receive inbound and outbound trucks utilizing a computerized system to record the supplier identification data, quality data, and the truck weights
* Inspect incoming loads to ensure quality wood specifications and recording the data for each load received at the mill
* Provide support for on-going safety and housekeeping processes
* Work with logging contractors and foresters to assist in correcting wood quality issues
* Maintain wood inventory level information
* Report daily usages and inventories to accounting, wood and fiber supply, and mill personnel
* Create and provide reports relative to wood inventories, deliveries, and wood quality
* Perform work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience using a computer, to include typing, sending emails, and using a mouse
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience reading a tape measure
* Experience tracking inventory levels
* Experience with wood quality control
* Customer service and/or sales experience
* Experience with Microsoft Outlook/Excel/Word
* Experience creating reports
* Experience using a scale to weigh trucks
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.
We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works t...
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Type: Permanent Location: Camden, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-10 07:00:35
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Your Job
We are seeking a Direct Materials Buyer for our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization within Georgia-Pacific.
As a part of our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization, the Direct Materials buyer reports to the Sourcing Execution Leader .
You will be responsible for procurement of Direct Materials across Georgia Pacific ensuring adherence to category strategy .
You must be self-directed, work with a high sense of urgency , and possess the ability to solve problems and collaborate with other disciplines to meet the needs of Operation s .
You will be asked to continuously improve the process and drive efficiencies across the enterprise.
Our Team
This team supports the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across Georgia Pacific.
This role is based in Atlanta at GP Center and requires 25% travel.
What You Will Do
* Support the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across Georgia Pacific.
* Collaborate with strategic sourcing , operations and other supporting capabilities to understand and support their priorities .
E xecut e the strategy associated with specific Direct Materials to drive value to the bottom line.
* Manage the ordering process to ensure accurate purchase orders , proactively engage with suppliers to ensure on time delivery , and expedite when necessary .
* Ensure supply to facilities while continuously improving the process to a standardized approach.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Direct Materials space.
* Identify opportunities to transform procurement job functions through utilization of tools and technologies to become best in class.
* Implement processes to improve purchasing efficiencies and automation .
* Optimize working capital and manage on -hand inventory levels effectively .
* Engage with supply base and suppliers to foster collaboration and partnership.
* Connect with KBX and transportation partners to drive process efficiencies .
* Ensure compliance with all safety, purchasing, fiduciary, inventory and environmental policies and procedures .
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's Degree and 3 + years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations, OR high school diploma and 5+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations .
* At least 2+ year s' experience with data analytics work, or the equivalent combination of education and experience .
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with expertise in pivot tables, lookup functions, data visualization tools, and PowerPoint.
* Experience building and managing relationships with suppliers.
* Willing and able to travel.
What Will Put You Ahead
* Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, supply chain management, logistics or business administration
* 3 + years of experience with consumer products packaging
* Experience applying lean principles to driv...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-09 07:43:09
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Your Job
SS&P is seeking a Category Leader to optimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) for one of its most strategic categories - Sulfuric Acid.
This role will be responsible for building an in-depth category and market POV's (Points of View), developing the category strategy and managing key drivers of the category spend, including setting the contract and pricing strategy, cost reduction initiatives, and demand management plan.
The Category Leader for Sulfuric Acid will also align with Business & Operations leaders to advance the business vision through category priorities, and partner with others to execute on the opportunities identified.
The Category Leader for Sulfuric Acid will be part of the broader Chemicals category sourcing team within the SS&P organization.
This role is based in GP Center in downtown Atlanta.
You will enjoy a hybrid schedule of remote and office days.
If you are a candidate from the larger regional area and can come in for collaboration to meet priority business demands, we encourage you to apply!
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical supplies and materials that support 140+ locations across the US.
The SS&P organization is currently undergoing an exciting transformation where we are partnering with our business partners and leveraging best practices to build internal capabilities that uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of a growing team and at the center of the transformation to help mold the future state of the SS&P organization!
What You Will Do
* Set & communicate category vision and strategy to maximize valuewith Business, Operations, and Sourcing leadership
* Collect, analyze, and interpret data on the global supply market, competitors, and price-setting mechanism for Caustic; understand and benchmark the competitive landscape to identify threats/opportunities; conduct marginal analysis to develop actionable insights and drive strategic priorities
* Apply category management knowledge processes, including should-cost, value chain, and other market analyses, to build robust knowledge networks and develop profitable insights
* Frame up category opportunities using economic thinking with supporting financial analyses; identify and size new TCO opportunities, prioritize and execute initiatives, and demonstrate intelligent risk-taking to drive maximum value
* Own and track category spend, suppliers, savings, and category strategy adherence
* Develop and manage appropriate PCM (price change mechanisms) consistent with the category and contract strategy
* Plan and execute effective negotiations that align with business risk tolerance
* Bring strong curiosity and demonstrated problem-solving skills to the rol...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-09 07:43:06
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Company
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York positions you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies.
You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems.
The Bank believes in work flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person.
Employees can expect to be in the office a couple of days per week as needed for meetings and team collaboration and should live within a commutable distance.
What We Do:
The Supervision Group of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) supervises banks in the Second District. The objectives of supervision are to:
* Evaluate and promote the overall safety and soundness of supervised institutions.
* Ensure supervised institutions’ compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
* Facilitate the stability of the financial system of the United States.
* Support the growth and stability of the U.S.
economy.
Supervision is carried out through a combination of methods, including through on-site and off-site examinations involving staff dedicated to the supervision of individual firms, and through other professionals focused on analytical, policy and risk matters.
Supervision is coordinated with other US agencies.
The Large and Foreign Banking Organization (LFBO) Function is responsible for monitoring and assessing the safety and soundness of all domestic two large domestic and all foreign-owned firms in the Second District.
Your role as a Capital Markets Risk Supervising Examiner:
As a Capital Markets Risk Supervising Examiner in LFBO, you will work in a dynamic, team environment and play an important role in helping the Federal Reserve carry out its regulatory responsibilities.
The Capital Markets Risk Supervising Examiner will serve as the wholesale credit risk expert responsible for evaluating the risk management and control frameworks of complex financial institutions with respect to wholesale credit risk.
This entails leading and/or contributing to firm-specific and horizontal supervisory reviews in the areas of governance, strategy, financial condition, independent risk management, internal controls (including Credit Review and Internal Audit), and business line management.
Core responsibilities include:
* Leading or participating in firm specific and horizontal examinations; developing well supported supervisory assessments.
* Presenting examination results to supervised institutions, Federal Reserve management, staff, and other supervisory authorities.
* Driving continuous monitoring regimes including meetings with management, and review and analysis of internal risk reports, business plans, committee meeting minutes, and other materials for ...
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Type: Permanent Location: New York, US-NY
Salary / Rate: 267300
Posted: 2024-11-05 07:46:14
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Your Job
Prolog International Shipping, a subsidiary of KBX, is looking for an Pricing Specialist in Doral, Florida.
Established in 2011, Prolog takes pride in having a highly dedicated team with a wealth of experience and a deep passion for what we do.
We bring a unique perspective to the market, pay attention to the fine details, tailor our approach to meet the specific needs of our clients, and prioritize self-improvement to consistently deliver exceptional results.
In 2023, Koch Industries' subsidiary KBX Logistics, acquired Prolog.
This collaboration combines the expertise and resources of both companies, enabling Prolog to deliver exceptional logistics solutions.
By leveraging KBX's extensive network, Prolog now offers innovative and efficient logistics services that consistently exceed customer expectations.
Our Team
As the Freight Forwarding Pricing Specialist, your role involves supporting our sales and operations teams by sourcing pricing aligned with the company's service offerings (ocean, air, land).
Responsibilities include providing quotes to customers, negotiating rates with ocean carriers, airlines, and other vendors, and analyzing market trends in ocean and air freight pricing.
You will ensure compliance with FMC regulations and air 3PL business standards.
This position requires comprehensive national-level quote and pricing knowledge, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in multiple software applications.
What You Will Do
* Analyzing and monitoring ocean and air freight pricing data and market trends
* Compiling rates for bids, daily quotes, and customer tariff updates
* Conducting competitive analysis to determine pricing competitiveness
* Preparing and reviewing pricing proposals for various shipping services
* Assessing cost structures and profit margins to optimize pricing strategies
* Keeping abreast of industry regulations and trade dynamics that may impact pricing
* Generating reports and providing recommendations to senior management based on pricing analysis
* Ensuring accurate and up-to-date pricing information is maintained in company systems
* Supporting pricing negotiations and contracts with carriers and customers
* Collecting origin and destination charges to finalize bids
* Assisting sales with creative service offerings and drawing in additional services beyond the request
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience in international and domestic sea freight (FCL and LCL) and airfreight pricing
* Experience creating quotes for carriers and customers
* Experience negotiating pricing rates with carriers and customers
What Will Put You Ahead
* Ability to communicate in English and Spanish both written and verbal
* Bachelor's degree in Economics, Logistics or Supply Chain
* Experience complying with customs and TSA regulations
* Experience working cross functionally to optimize strategies and support b...
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Type: Permanent Location: Doral, US-FL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-03 08:42:19
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We are seeking a Storeroom Manager to provide leadership and tactical coordination for our Clatskanie, Oregon storeroom.
The inventory value is $40 Million with 25,000 part numbers.
Our Team
This person will report to the Area Stores Manager and will supervise approximately eleven hourly union employees.
What You Will Do
* Provide leadership for storeroom including supervision, safety management and skills development, focusing on individual contribution and growth conversations with hourly team members.
* Leverage comparative advantage of the stores team to maximize results for Georgia Pacific
* Sustain progressive customer focus and value creation in stores and team.
* Ensure inventory management excellence, including security, proper storage and maintenance, timely receipt and issuance, inventory count and reconciliation, new item justification, timely inventory reviews for obsolescence and proper quantities.
* Meet compliance requirements for inventory accuracy, financial controls, environmental and quality verifications, receipts accuracy.
Focusing on 6 key areas: receiving, putaways, pick/issue, internal transfer, repair/return, warehouse management
* Ensure storerooms are disciplined, optimized, reliable and support defined asset strategies
* Maintain high standard of safety, housekeeping, organized storage layout and efficient parts flow.
* Work with central capability, storeroom team, customers and suppliers to optimized inventory availability and carrying costs, in support of production and maintenance objectives
* Work with key leaders in the mill to drive proper work process
* Develop strong partnerships internally and externally, aligning with strategic initiatives, commitments and supply chain strategies.
* Participate in meetings and initiatives with operations teams to develop action plans to facilitate process improvements and resolution of inventory control problems.
* Represent facility and corporate headquarters, affiliates, and other locations during meetings of Store's Managers and others for the purpose of advancing inventory management excellence and other improvement initiatives.
* Create computer generated reports, analyze data, and act on report data to determine course of action for problem resolution and performance improvement.
* Use metrics that accurately measure key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement and elimination of waste in various stores work processes and inventory management.
* Work within SAP S4/Hana to resolve system and process related issues
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* A minimum of 1 year experience with inventory management, procurement, supply chain and/or maintenance experience
* Ability to work flexible and extended work hours as required such as extended days, night shift, or weekends as needed
* Inventory management, procurement, supply chain and/or maintenance experience...
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Type: Permanent Location: Clatskanie, US-OR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-03 07:51:35
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Your Job
Koch Engineered Solutions Equipment Technology & Services (KES ET&S) is seeking a Global Category Manager focused on driving value and efficiency.
In this role, you'll foster collaboration and agility within the procurement team, develop and implement category strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions for project execution.
You'll also work with Global Product Owners to identify cost savings and enhance value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Our Team
The KES Procurement & Sourcing ET&S team is committed to excellence in enabling efficient trade and supply management.
Our team leverages innovative technologies and sustainable strategies to optimize end-to-end solutions, ensuring that KES consistently delivers value to our customers while adhering to the highest standards of compliance and stewardship.
Through collaboration and a shared vision, we drive the virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that propel our company forward.
What You Will Do
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.
* Establish and lead cross-functional teams comprised of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and develop strategic category plans and initiatives that create value and reduce risk.
* Leverage data to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practices.
* Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV.
* Establish influence within the organization, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo when necessary.
Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally.
* Make recommendations to the business by using the total cost approach to manage risks.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, aligning with the business's assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness.
* Manage and develop key suppliers using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices.
* Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Supply Chain Management, Engineering related field or equivalent procurement experience
* Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions
* Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance a shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities
* Exercise the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and judgment
* Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships
* Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Stainle...
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Type: Permanent Location: Tulsa, US-OK
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-02 07:02:03
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Do you want the opportunity to purchase, source, negotiate pricing, and manage delivery of key equipment and materials? How about work for an independent company in the Rocky Mountains where you can make a difference?
As a materials coordinator you will help us by sourcing mechanical parts and equipment, negotiating price, and managing delivery of key equipment and materials for both capital and expense projects.
Responsibilities:
* Work closely with project managers and engineers to develop request for proposals for equipment, materials, and contractor services.
* Identify potential suppliers and contractors based on project requirements.
* Gather data to create bid tab summaries and coordinate bid comparison reviews with a cross functional team to compare and analyze competing proposals.
* Function as a point of contact between the company and vendors.
* Work to validate materials to be purchased for projects by checking PI&Ds, performing job walk downs and/or working closely with multi-functional teams.
* Track a project’s plan procurement activities, which includes but is not limited to
+ 1) Ensuring timely delivery of materials to support project plans:
+ 2) Working to improve lead-times
+ 3) Facilitating delivery of materials
+ 4) Helping to validate materials received
+ 5) Confirming necessary supplier testing documentation and other forms are received and filed
+ 6) Managing a projects material tracking
* Manage goods coming in from overseas to complete customs clearance and connection for ground transportation.
* Hold and attend meetings with project teams, management, and suppliers.
Requirements:
* Five plus years of experience working in industrial procurement and/or material coordination
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong attention to detail, with the ability to succinctly summarize information
* Strong interpersonal skills, must be willing to regularly engage in-person and over the phone with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
* Excellent multitasking skills with the ability to work multiple projects at the same time
* Ability to understand and use software platforms
* Experience working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment, to take tasks through to completion
* Knowledge of regional fabricators, suppliers, and construction companies
* Ability to read drawings, part specs, and P&IDs
* BS degree in business or engineering preferred
About Big West Oil LLC.:
Owned and operated by FJ Management, Big West Oil believes employees are the foundation of success.
The facility currently employs about 260 people, with an average employee tenure of 12 years, employees at Big West Oil LLC pride themselves on building value to last.
Big West Oil is 1 of 5 Utah refineries, that produce gasoline, diesel, and other chemicals.
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Type: Permanent Location: North Salt Lake, US-UT
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-11-01 07:18:14
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Your Job
We are seeking a Category Buyer for our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization within Georgia-Pacific.
As a part of our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization, the chemical buyer reports to the Sourcing Execution Leader.
You will be responsible for procurement of chemicals across Georgia Pacific ensuring adherence to category strategy.
You must be self-directed, work with a high sense of urgency and possess the ability to solve problems and collaborate with other disciplines to meet the needs of Operations.
You will be asked to continuously improve the process and drive efficiencies across the enterprise.
Our Team
This team supports the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across Georgia Pacific.
This role will be based in Atlanta at GP Center or an approved GP Facility location, and will require 25% travel.
What You Will Do
* Support the strategic vision for sourcing and purchasing across Georgia Pacific.
* Liaise with strategic sourcing and operational personnel at related sites; understand and support their priorities while executing the strategy associated with specific chemicals to drive value to the bottom line.
* Ensure supply to facilities while continuously improving the process to a standardized approach.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams in chemicals space.
* Identify opportunities to transform procurement job functions through utilization of tools and technologies to become best in class.
* Implement processes to improve purchasing efficiencies and automation.
* Optimize working capital and on-hand inventory levels.
* Engage with supply base and suppliers to foster collaboration and partnership.
* Connect with KBX and transportation partners to drive process efficiencies.
* Ensure compliance with all safety, purchasing, fiduciary, inventory and environmental policies and procedures.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations, OR high school diploma and 5+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or manufacturing operations.
* Microsoft Excel skills to include pivot tables and data visualization tools.
* Willingness to work in multiple ERP systems including MP2, M3, Asset Suite and S4.
* Experience working with suppliers.
* Willing and able to travel.
What Will Put You Ahead
* Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, supply chain management, logistics or business administration
* Experience in analyzing processes and developing and implementing solutions.
* Experience in the manufacturing industry
* At least 1 year experience with data analytics work, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-30 07:09:50
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Company
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
FedLine® Solutions, Fedwire® Funds and Securities, the National Settlement Service (NSS), FedCash®1, FedACH®, Check Services, and the FedNow® Service.
FRFS operates as a fully integrated organization with groups dedicated to operations, technology, product and industry engagement, enterprise services, and one focused on the ongoing growth and development of the FedNow instant payment service.
Our strategy defines our future direction, seeking to offer a fully integrated product suite that provides speed, resilience, and choice in meeting the payments needs of financial institutions across the United States.
Through our Enterprise structure, we strive to meet the needs of the marketplace for new products and services with speed and agility, seek to provide a robust and unified customer experience, and work to create career growth opportunities for FRFS staff.
We seek leaders to set the vision, strategy, values, and priorities that enable FRFS to achieve its mission.
Our leaders must demonstrate a strategic, action-oriented mindset focused on intellectual curiosity, agility, accountability, and the ability to drive innovation through experimentation.
To achieve our vision for a people-focused organization with a strong collaborative and innovative culture, we expect our leaders to champion an inclusive environment and demonstrate our values in how we work and interact with each other and our broader community.
What we do:
The Operations & Resiliency Group is responsible for providing banking services to the U.S.
government, banks, and other financial institutions. The Wholesale Product Office (WPO) operates a critical financial services business on behalf of the Federal Reserve System (FRS). The WPO is responsible for the management, operation, support, and development of wholesale services (Fedwire Funds Service, Fedwire Securities Service and National Settlement Service), which includes developing new services, service enhancements, and pricing models, and ensuring the technology used to deliver the wholesale services is secure, resilient, and satisfies business requirements.
Wholesale services are systemically important financial market infrastructures (FMIs) and are central in supporting settlement for other systemically important private-sector FMIs.
Further, as a central bank-operated business, the wholesale services face unique challenges akin to a private-sector business but overlaid with a financial stability mission and an evolving supervisory landscape for systemically important FMIs.
The WPO carries out its mission through a team operated out of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) and a network of critical Reserve Bank service providers.
The Applications Production Operations area is responsible for the 24/7 operation and administration of distributed payments systems supporting the WPO’s critical, high value, high availability Fedwire businesses. In addition,...
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Type: Permanent Location: New York, US-NY
Salary / Rate: 126100
Posted: 2024-10-29 07:37:01
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Your Job
We are looking for a contribution motivated Buyer to support our Georgia-Pacific site in Port Hudson, LA.
The role includes purchasingactivities in a high volume, time-critical environment.
The buyer will gain experience with Maintenance Repair and Operating (MRO) supplies, direct materials, chemicals, equipment spare parts and outside services from external vendors.
This role reports directly to the Regional Purchasing Manager.
This role will sit onsite at our facility in Port Hudson, LA.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical supplies and materials that support our facilities.
The SS&P organization partners with our business partners and leverages best practices to uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.
What You Will Do
• Ensures adherence to all safety, environmental andpurchasingpolicies,guidelines,andprocedures.
• Utilizes company's purchasing system to process purchase orders fromrequisitions.
• Ensures the contractual document accurately reflects the terms and conditions of purchase, including payment terms, freight terms, incoterms, and other key commercialterms.
• Issues requests for quotations, analyzes and evaluates quotes, negotiatespriceand terms, and exercises independent judgment to select suppliers based on lowest total cost ofownership.
• Knowledgeable of Company's strategic supply agreements andutilizesthese to maximizevalue.
• Collaborates with internal requestors to understand requirements (e.g., specifications, scopes of work,performance,and timing requirements)
• Demonstrateshigh levelof customer focus and sense ofurgency.
• Uses strong verbal and written communication skills to solve problems and provide status updates to customers and suppliers (e.g., commitment dates)
• Analyzes root causes of accounts payable exceptions and takes steps to resolve andprevent.
• Initiates changes to improve the effectiveness of the purchasingprocess.
• Manages own time toaccomplishgoals and prioritize a variety oftasks.
• Responsible for administration of contractor management tools, including Ariba, ISNET, and AS8.
• Facilitate large bidding events through Ariba and document information.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Bachelor's degree OR 2 years of procurement experience, OR experience working in a similar field (e.g.
project management, warehousing, accounting, supply chain).
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Microsoft Word (document creation), Excel (spreadsheets), and outlook (email and calendar)
What Will Put You Ahead
• Buyingexperience
• Experience using SAP
• Knowledgeofpurchasingprocess and procedures and key commercial terms such as freight payables,incoterms,and deliveryterms
• Experiencein negotiatin...
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Type: Permanent Location: Zachary, US-LA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-29 07:24:56
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This position is located in Waltham, MA area and will be a Hybrid remote position.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Responsible for executing strategies to support GMQS (Global Manufacturing Quality and Supply) North America Manufacturing Strategic Procurement organization objectives.
Responsible for source development, supply strategy, negotiations, contracts, and supplier management for assigned materials and services.
Coordinates with North America Plant Procurement and regional GMQS Strategic Procurement organizations to ensure alignment of procurement strategy where material/service synergies exist.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Has wide-ranging experience, and uses professional concepts in developing resolution to critical issues and broad design matters..
* In coordination with Plant and Global cross-functional staff, develops, leads, and executes supply strategies including qualification of alternative materials or sources.
Ensures financial and quality objectives/requirements are clearly identified and met.
* Maintains professional relations with suppliers, other external entities, and Fresenius personnel.
* Prepares Requests for Proposals and oversees proposal process for assigned materials/ services.
* Performs Proposal analysis, including price analyses and Should Cost modeling.
* Develops cost targets for negotiations, and negotiation strategy.
* Supports the development and the execution of the North America Procurement strategy
* Creates templates and forms to standardize processes and improve efficiencies
* Leads cross-category strategic initiatives
* Supports GMQS North America manufacturing plants in developing budgeted standard cost for materials/services.
* Analyzes GMQS North American and global commodity or service market trends for assigned material/service purchases.
Broadcasts opportunities to GMQS North America Manufacturing Executive and Plant Management, and where applicable GMQS regional Strategic Procurement, and recommends action plans based on market trends.
* Monitors and prepares reports for established performance metrics.
* Drafts contracts, ensuring compliance to legal and internal/external regulations and/or policies.
* Maintains contract database for assigned materials/services.
* Ensures RTG manufacturing and global contracts are administered in accordance with contract terms.
* Acts as Liaison for resolving supplier/material related issues on assigned materials/services.
* Initiates and leads cost reduction and continuous improvement programs including alternative materials/sources, E-commerce, freight, and SAP utilization enhancements.
* Complies with cGMP, ISO, other regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs.
Complies with Safety procedures.
* Maintains general housekeeping of working area and plant.
* Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors...
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Type: Permanent Location: Waltham, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-28 06:58:34
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Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.
The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.
For fulfilling the position of an Operations Buyer (contractor), we are looking for a new colleague at Alcoa Shared Services Hungary in full time.
Our future colleague will work in our Shared Services Center, in Székesfehérvár.
This is your opportunity to help share the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies.
Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminum, revolutionizing the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies.
Be part of it and shape your world.
As a member of the Procurement Department, you will be responsible for:
* Keep contact with contracted suppliers: request for quotations, answer their queries.
* Place purchase orders in Oracle EBS system to suppliers, based on approved request.
* Follow-up the delivery
* Communicate/contact suppliers via e-mail and phone.
* Manage the high volume of procurement needs by supporting the local procurement team.
* Maintaining close relationship with internal customers and suppliers
What we are expecting from you:
* Advanced level of English knowledge – spoken and written
* Other language knowledge is a plus (Norwegian, Icelandic, French, Spanish)
* Reliable user level of MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel)
* Strong communication skills, exactitude
* Ability to work both alone and in a team.
* Attention to detail with the ability to take initiative, set priorities, follow up and complete tasks in a timely manner.
* Experience in dealing with external partners, suppliers or customers.
What we offer
* Working in an international, young and dynamic team
* Professional and personal skills development through internal training opportunities
* Home office opportunity
This position is fulfilled through an agency as a contractor.
Alcoa encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences.
Alcoa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
About the Location
Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa is an international company with operations across six continents.
Alcoa Shared Services Hungary Ltd.
provides administrative solutions and business services to its locations and offices in Europe, North and South America, and Australia.
Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.
We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all indi...
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Type: Permanent Location: Szekesfehervar, HU-SF
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-25 08:25:41
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Your Job
The Market Insights Manager will play a critical role as the analytics partner to create a clear market POV and generate holistic insights for a group of key purchasing categories within Strategic Sourcing & Procurement.
The Manager will share learnings and build sustainable knowledge processes and tools that enable an evergreen market POV.
The Manager will also be a strategic advisor to Category Leaders, translating market insights to specific strategies and actions plans that will create value and building relationships with stakeholders across the company to make progress.
This is a hybrid role based at the GP Center based in downtown Atlanta.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement ("SS&P") organization is responsible for strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of critical materials & services that support more than 140 locations across the US.
The SS&P organization is currently undergoing an exciting transformation with our business partners, building new capabilities that will help identify and capture significant opportunities across pricing, total cost of ownership, and sourcing execution.
This effort is a critical element in Georgia-Pacific's continuous transformation.
It is an exciting time to be part of a growing team and at the center of the transformation to help mold the future state of the SS&P organization!
What You Will Do
Drive Holistic Insights Generation and Build Market POVs for Key Categories
* Coordinate with Category Management Leaders to assess current knowledge base and align on where it would create value to close knowledge gaps.
* Where profitable, build deep understanding of market drivers thru internal & external data analysis (e.g.
supply, demand, cost modeling, long-term price mechanisms, near-term price trends).
* Work with Category Leaders and cross functional teams to build category strategies and to identify & evaluate initiatives.
Champion Key Learnings and Build Sustainable Processes and Tools
* Monitor key market trends, update POVs, and communicate implications to stakeholders.
* Work with Category Leaders to maintain a centralized knowledge base for easy reference.
* Build a network of relationships across Koch and 3 rd parties to seek and share knowledge.
Serve as Strategic Advisor to Category Leaders
* Build mental models and frameworks that connect the dots between insight and action.
* Present market POVs and strategies to commercial and operations leaders to foster alignment and progress on key priorities.
* Prepare for and participate in supplier negotiations.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree.
* At least 3 years work experience in management consulting, a strategy-focused role, data analytics, or finance.
* Experience developing points of view, building cost models, and evaluating complex problems.
* Proficient at building presentations and communicating e...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-24 08:25:29
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Your Job
Molex is seeking an experienced Sourcing and Procurement or Engineering professional to help control our new product BOM and product sustaining Sourcing activity for primary production category costs through strategy development and timely implementation.
As Sourcing Engineer, you will be responsible to apply the appropriate category strategies, identify and contract with suppliers and manage BOM line item costs through Product Launch.
You will serve as the sourcing single point of contact for the product development teams supporting the sourcing activities of all BOM line items for assigned product development projects .
Our Team
This role reports to the Sourcing Manager and will support the Molex Naperville Operation Manufacturing Printed Circuit Solutions (PCS) & Optical Connectivity business segment products of our Enabling Solution Business Unit (ESBU) and Datacom & Specialty Solutions (DSS) division.
What You Will Do
• Develop and execute the sourcing process for new suppliers, materials, components and services for the ES BU.
* Build and maintain technical understanding of the products, categories purchased, and supplier capabilities
* Partner with Molex design teams throughout Product Development Process (PDP) to drive lowest total cost of the BOM (Design for Architectural Cost)
* Bring "Design to Value" (manufacturing, quality, cost, etc.) viewpoint to Product design team
* Ensure critical milestones are met and Procurement deliverables are completed on schedule, including but not limited to Design for Procurement, Supply Chain & Time to Market.
* Conduct should-cost and make vs.
buy analyses to support sourcing decisions
* Strive to improve New Product Sourcing processes and increase efficiencies by collaborating with technical design teams
* Lead the evaluation (Scorecard), and selection of suppliers and materials through market sourcing / research, identification of supplier capabilities, the creation of technical RFQ documents, proposal review, risk analysis, and complex commercial contract negotiation
* Identify, develop, and implement cost avoidance / cost reduction opportunities within the framework of NPD and Sustaining Production to increase our overall profitability
* Lead supplier RFQ process relative to components, conducting in-depth supplier analysis to ensure competitive pricing, delivery, and lead time are being achieved
* Responsible to obtain all required documentation and approvals necessary to fulfill the new vendor set-up process
* Provide input into the Global Category Strategies and apply the category strategies (metals, plastics, electronics, etc.) to new and sustaining products
* Lead the development of strategies for Electronic Components, Fiber Optic components, Adhesives, films, foams and other material categories that are unique to our business necessities
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Type: Permanent Location: Naperville, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-22 09:26:58
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Your Job
We are looking for a contribution motivated MRO Buyer to support our Georgia-Pacific site in Naheola, AL.
The role includes purchasingactivities in a high volume, time-critical environment.
The MRO Buyer is responsible for the procurement of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) parts and services.
This role focuses on improving on-time delivery, ensuring timely payment of invoices, enhancing customer service, and aligning with the company's guiding principles and vision.
This role reports directly to the Regional Purchasing Manager.
This role will sit onsite at our facility in Naheola, AL.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical supplies and materials that support our facilities.
The SS&P organization partners with our business partners and leverages best practices to uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.
What You Will Do
* Manage inventory and purchase orders by coordinating with planners, material coordinators, and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and adjust orders based on demand changes.
* Monitor stockouts and expedite purchase requisitions to prevent delays.
* Reconcile invoices promptly to avoid unpaid invoices and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and the receiving team.
* Collaborate with team members and suppliers to communicate needs, review work plans, and expedite orders when needed.
* Provide suppliers with necessary details for quoting and review order acknowledgments for changes.
* Resolve service tickets quickly and promote understanding of procurement processes.
* Apply PBM principles, share knowledge, and support regional goals related to production, safety, and the environment.
* Conduct purchasing in line with corporate standards and promote internal controls.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree OR 2 years of procurement experience, OR experience working in a similar field (e.g.
project management, warehousing, accounting, supply chain)
* Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Microsoft Word (document creation), Excel (spreadsheets), and outlook (email and calendar)
What Will Put You Ahead
* Buyingexperience
* Experienceworking in manufacturing, maintenance, inventory, and/or planning
* Experience using SAP
* Knowledgeofpurchasingprocess and procedures and key commercial terms such as freight payables,incoterms,and deliveryterms
* Experiencein negotiating contracts at a local,regional,or nationallevel
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
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Type: Permanent Location: Pennington, US-AL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-20 08:19:44
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Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as modules, components, floorstock, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for the organization.Responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the Company's needs for indirect materials and services, fixed assets and tooling, and select production materials and services.These products and services are to be secured at cost quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards.The position is further responsible for the timely planning, scheduling of receipt and inventory control of the products and services as assigned consistent with MRP requirements or as appropriately concluded with a requisitioner.
Responsibilities(Specific tasks, duties, essential functions of the job)
* Negotiates with vendors for all materials, supplies, equipment and services used by the Company.
* Coordinates with Supply Chain organization on approving new suppliers.
* Supports production plan with accurate, on time delivery of necessary materials using MRP.
* Establish and maintain effective supplier relationships and identify alternate sources for material.
* Work closely with production on all scheduling issues.
* Resolve general problems with suppliers (i.e.
- receiving errors, invoicing problems, etc.)
* Ensure inventory accuracy at local facility through cycle counting and transaction verification
* Monitor supplier performance / work with QA to certify suppliers.
* Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost during the time period.
* Tracks supplier performance related to defined quality metrics (and helps to define those metrics.)
* Actively interfaces with client service, engineering and quality.
* Actively participates in MRB meetings.
* Actively participates in ISO audit recertification process.
* Lead and participate in cost reduction projects.
* Facilitate technical discussions between engineering and suppliers.
* Assist with any other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Must have strong work ethic.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
* MRP implementation experience.
* MRP systems knowledge required (Preferably with Excel / Alliance and/or Great Plains.)
* ISO 9000 skills recommended.
* Attention to detail is required.
* Effective conflict resolution.
* Analytical & problem-solving skills & ability to multi task.
* Solutions-oriented problem solver.
* Excellent planning, communication and organizational skills.
* Ability to effectively interface with different departments within the company.
Qualifications(Experience and Education)
* Operates at a task + project level for select projects which are specifically assigned to them.
* Associates degree in Business Management, Industrial Management, ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Plano, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-19 08:29:12
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SUMMARY:
Work within a team environment to source, develop and manage suppliers of specific commodities and related tooling and equipment. Provide leadership in the procurement and logistics management of goods in a manner that emphasizes the best product cost, service and delivery while constantly seeking continuous improvement opportunities in meeting the requirements of our customers, shareholders and employees. In all aspects of the job, function in an ethical and professional manner in order to promote Phillips & Temro Industries public image.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Procurement
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+ Analyze company level data, supplier data and competitive benchmark data to achieve targeted performance gains in improved cost, quality and service (delivery).
+ Study and evaluate market data to ensure the most competitive pricing and overall value.
+ Select and approve suppliers in conjunction with quality assurance and engineering staff that meet customer requirements for delivery, cost, and quality.
+ Work with design engineering in the selection and procurement of materials for new products.
+ Continually seek improvements in “right sizing” of supplier base, working capital management, and overall supply chain efficiency.
+ Develop and work closely with key suppliers to reduce lead times and costs for inbound logistics.
+ Ensure contractual compliance from suppliers in regards to quality, quantity, and price.
* Quality/Delivery
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+ Continuously improve supplier’s operating performance.
+ Ensure suppliers are implementing and using an approved quality system.
* Financial
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+ Report results of performance metrics at scheduled intervals.
+ Report PPV (Purchase Price Variance) on monthly and provide cost reduction initiative leadership.
* Strategic Planning
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+ Utilize analytical skills to reduce complexity and give perspective to situations.
+ Assess opportunities and risks to give recommendations for future direction.
+ Participate with management team in developing supply chain strategy.
* Implementation and Change
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+ Show a proactive approach to change and encourage continuous improvement in everything we do.
+ Show initiative and be decisive in the decision making process.
* Supplier Customer
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+ Be sensitive to all requirements and expectations while having a deep understanding of the commodities in which we purchase.
+ Understand how value is created through the entire supply chain.
+ Present yourself and the company professionally in all dealings with suppliers / customers.
COMPETENCIES:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve disputes and ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Eden Prairie, US-MN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-18 08:30:13
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At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Category Manager for Energy Resources is responsible for leading & driving the category management process for the essential energy commodities: Electricity, Natural Gas, Gases (Cylinder & Bulk).
The person in this role will lead and train cross-functional and cross-regional teams to study, research and improve the efficiency of the assigned categories as well as generate cost-savings.
* Manage the category portfolio and lead cross-functional teams across the Company (30%)
* Develop and drive category strategies to meet the overall goals of EVRAZ NA, improve the supply chain and generate savings (25%)
* Provide market intelligence update to business teams to ensure the strategy is meeting business objectives (10%)
* Understand supply market – production routes, vendor share, delivery mode, price trends and supply chain impacts (10%)
* Conduct negotiations, initiate contract legal and finance reviews, obtain internal approvals, review performance after implementation (5%)
* Gather and analyze procurement metrics using data collection techniques in order to report results to be used in business plan and strategy development (5%)
* Facilitate the development of Power BI reports for the assigned categories (10%)
* Performs other duties as they might be assigned (5%)
REQUIREMENTS
* Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Steelmaking, Energy Engineering or Business Administration
* Min 5 years’ experience in purchasing function in heavy manufacturing & multi-tasking environment
* Significant category management background with proven results and generated cost savings
* Travel up to 15% of the time
* Ability to work with/lead cross functional team consisting of teammates from various functions (Operations, Logistics, Finance, Legal, etc.)
* Special knowledge in major energy categories like Electricity & Natural Gas
* Knowledge of supplier market for Energy in the US and Canada
* Excellent communicational skills and ability to engage major stakeholders including VPs
* Ability to work with minimal supervision while performing duties
* Strong computer skills including Excel, Power Point, Word, & Power BI
COMPENSATION
* $115,000-120,000 based on experience
Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
* Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
* Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
* Short and long term disability programs
* Competitive retirement plans
* Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
* Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
* Paid vacations and 10 paid holiday days per year
* Apprentices...
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Type: Permanent Location: Chicago, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-17 09:03:23