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Procurement Lead

Lombard, IL 60137

Posted: 11/05/2023 Job Category: Manufacturing Job Number: 25588906

Job Description

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking a Procurement Lead to work in the Lombard, IL area. This position offers a variety of great benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Job Summary: Manage all Supply Chain deliverable as new products transition from ideation to pilot phase and into mass production with an exceptional level of speed, quality, and performance to exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities:
  • Work with the project teams to steer the supply of parts from Strategic and Preferred Suppliers.
  • Promote the idea of reusing what we already have –suppliers, parts, etc.
  • Be an integral part of each Engineering project team with the resulting product being (a) having parts sourced from preferred supplier/manufacturer, (b) having a BOM and Cap Ex cost that meets business needs, (c) have a supply chain that delivers parts/products that meets market demands, and (d) maximize dual sourcing, (e) ensure material and supplier readiness for key development milestones, (f) eliminate any supply chain issues prior to product released to mass production.
  • Host Sourcing Review for business-critical projects with cross functional teams for, and follow-up to ensure identified actions gets addressed properly in a timely manner.
  • Minimize the proliferation of new internal part number by driving parts lifecycle measurement and use of cornerstone parts.
  • Help develop the prototype strategy with the engineering team and associated buyer to help quick turnaround on prototypes.
  • Analyze the tooling needs and costs for a new product –fixtures, test kits, etc...
  • Review Supplier proposals and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Coordinate with Regional and Global procurement to help mitigate supply risks.
  • Continuously work to solve any potential supply related issues for a new product development.
  • Ensure Procurement related KPIs are correctly reported, and work to drive improvements when KPIs are not met.
  • Complete all Procurement related Gate deliverables during a new product development –checklists, sourcing analysis, etc. Provide the Procurement vote on all relevant Gate review.
  • Participate in Regional and Global Commodity review as required.
  • Own all purchase BOM cost reporting & tracking activities.
  • Track all purchase cost changes and initiate/participate in new component reduction activities to stay below price target.
  • Complete the Monthly Procurement NPDI Reviews, and clearly identify projects that are not on plan, and why this is the case.
  • Lead/Participate in all NPD/NPI review meetings as required.
  • Coordinate launch plans with EMS suppliers to meet project schedule.
Requirements:
  • 5-7 years of supply chain or related experience.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Chain)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills

About Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS)  
ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm specializing in Engineering, Technical and Professional positions. Founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of an engineering firm, ITS continues to remain a strategic partner for the job seeker.   
Our clients include some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in business today. Our ability to offer a wide range of services, and the flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our clients, has allowed us to maintain a solid reputation for several decades. 

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