Purchasing Specialist (Electronics) - Kohler, WI

Purchasing Specialist-Strategic Sourcing (Electronics Components & Assemblies) - Global Faucets business unit.

Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials and/or services from suppliers. Prepares and evaluates supplier quotations and services to determine the most competitive solution based upon a total cost of ownership. Independently conducts multiple complex sourcing projects. Ideal candidate will have experience with the global Electronics markets and suppliers and will understand the cost elements, market drivers, forecasting methods, modeling tools, and statistical analysis to develop and drive strategic sourcing of this category. High level of procurement expertise is required to develop, implement, and publish category strategies that result in an aligned supply base to meet the needs of the business on a global basis. Proven track record of success in procuring, managing the supply base, and forecasting prices and availability of component markets to ensure competitive prices and continuity of supply.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manages Electronics Category for the Global Faucets business unit.

· Create, maintain and monitor the Electronics category sourcing strategy and performance of suppliers of electronic components, high level assemblies, and service parts.

· Communicate with product Marketing and Engineering product lifecycle changes due to regulation changes or component obsolescence.

· Maintains an understanding of the Electronics industry and how it can influence Kohler products including changes in technology, product validation, and global factors affecting component availability.

· Manage the design and implementation of category strategies to attain year over year material cost reductions, material quality/delivery improvements and inventory reduction targets through the use of appropriate supply chain tools.

· Lead the strategic sourcing process of team formation, research, evaluation, and structure. This initiative will include RFQ development, quotation reviews, supplier/contract negotiations and supplier development. Lead sourcing meetings with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing to reach consensus on a sourcing strategy.

· Analyze trade reports, journals and periodicals regarding market trends and changes alerting appropriate personnel to potential or imminent problems/opportunities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or Engineering Degree required.

· Minimum six years professional experience required to include a minimum of two years Purchasing experience.

· Previous SAP experience highly desirable.

To apply, send resume to:
kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com