Purchasing Industrial Cost Specialist

The Purchasing Industrial Cost Specialist will conduct reviews at supplier manufacturing facilities specifically to identify discrepancies to current PO, price breakdowns and original PPAP documentation to identify opportunities for cost savings. 

Duties include, but are not limited to, preparing for and conducting audits, publishing findings, interfacing with Purchasing Program Managers and Commodity Purchasing Organization on a daily basis.  Ability to quickly review and assess supplier manufacturing systems in a plant environment (automation, tooling, racks, cycle times, headcount, scrap, etc.) and translate findings into empirical cost savings opportunities.

This role will require travel 3-4 days a week in the United States and Canada. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree from Accredited University
• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience, preferably in Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, or related Manufacturing Engineering positions
• Strong analytical skills while reviewing substantial amounts of data
• Well organized, self-motivated, with ownership mentality
• Ability to support all aspects of commercial cost with key internal stakeholders
• Must be skilled in cost analysis, negotiation (both internal and external), benchmarking, time management, and presentations to all levels of management
• Strong use of MS Office Suite/G Suite