We’re coming up with ways to build the world’s most incredible cranes; we’re thinking outside the box to design efficient and reliable equipment components; and we’re bringing innovation to life each day with dreamers like you.
As a Purchasing Specialist II with Manitowoc Cranes, you’ll work autonomously to communicate and manage the timely arrival of purchased material with supplier base and work with supply base and internal departments to ensure proper inventory levels are achieved to support 100% OTIF. Obtains the most cost-effective arrangements for products/services using market research and negotiation skills, supplier selection and supplier performance monitoring. A typical work week is Monday through Thursday in the office, and Fridays are remote. This position reports to the Manager of Purchasing and sits in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania.
If you’re up to the challenge, the reward is satisfaction . . . and knowing you helped build something real. Join our passionate team and help build something you can be proud of – a future filled with passion, pride, and satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
PO release and management (Expedites/Defers/Cancellations) Ensure OTD of required parts while managing optimal inventory.
Supplier relationship management (Maintain positive relationship, increase value to Manitowoc).
Manage complex suppliers and/or commodities.
Part LifeCycle management (Maintain service solutions for customers) Coordinating cross-departmental communication like engineering to identify alternatives.
Follow up with suppliers on quotes past target date; review supplier quotes for completeness and compliance, advise of lead times, mins and lot sizes to load ERP system.
Identify and develop new potential sources to address current supply chain challenges.
Review and evaluate supplier performance in terms of price, on time delivery, lead time and quality.
Develop performance metrics and targets.
Identify & execute cost savings opportunities coordinating cross-departmental communication like with Engineering to identify and implement opportunities.
Develop parts programs to expand revenues.
Negotiate/Implement purchasing agreements.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in materials / purchasing with five to eight years’ experience in inventory management/materials/supply chain.
In lieu of education a minimum of nine years’ experience in manufacturing purchasing environment will be considered.
SKILLS:
Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, Outlook and TEAMS)
ERP Systems (Baan) Purchasing
MRP Planning and Inventory
EPMX quote system
Lotus Notes
Skype
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with both internal and external audiences.
Must have strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Must be able to use logic and reasoning to identify and solve problems.
Must have strong time management skills with a sense of urgency.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment with exposure to shop floor required.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
20% Travel
BENFITS:
Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment.
Continuing education and training opportunities, tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
