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New York - New York
Permanent
Procurement
Added on 05/09/2008
About the company
Our client is is the leader in the electrical industry.
Job description
The main responsibility of this position is to serve as the authorized agent for the purchase, through contractual commitment and within the scope of responsibility of their assigned products, goods and services.
Major Functions:
Establish and manage vendor supply base for assigned products, goods and service
Ensure Quality standards are maintained at all times
Achieve Annual Cost Saving targets as established by VP of Materials and Procurement. Cost Savings to include both Cost Reduction projects as well as Purchase Price Variance performance.
Manage Purchasing Agents and their procurement processes.
Who we are looking for
Skills and Abilities:
Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written
Must have knowledge of computerized Purchasing/Inventory Control systems
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, artwork files and/or service
Knowledge and understanding of quality improvement processes and practices is preferred
Education and Experience:
B.S. Degree in related field such as Business, Marketing or Engineering
CPM Certification preferred
Minimum of 5 years experience in Purchasing, Marketing or Engineering, but must have at least 3 years of experience in Purchasing
Travel:
Up to 15%
What's on offer
My client is offering a competitive salary
My client offers an excellent benefits package including 100% tuition reimbursement, a company paid pension plan and in-house training and development
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 212-672-6960.
Your application will be sent to
Christopher Avitabile
with the reference
PNCA1169899
.
Reference : PNCA1169899
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