JBW Corporate Procurement Manager
Job Location
US-MI-Novi
# of Openings
1
Company Division
WEBB
Overview
Jervis B. Webb Company is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America Holding Company (daifuku.com/us/), a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.
The company is currently seeking an experienced Coporate Procurement Manager.
Position Summary/ Primary Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Executive Manager, Procurement & Supply, manages procurement / Logistics and Item Control departments. Purchase of Materials, Subcontracts and Services of a defined group of custom engineered or specialty items. Negotiates claims or adjustments with suppliers.
Responsibilities
Major Areas of Responsibility
Oversees the responsibilities of the Procurement/Logistics department and Item Control Department (part database management, drawing file organization and bill of material entry).
Attends internal project meetings on behalf of Purchasing Department.
Coordinates external supplier meetings as required.
Negotiate and create subcontracts in conjunction with Project Management, Engineering and the Subcontractor. Issues extra work authorizations, change orders as required. Conduct monthly subcontractor meetings, take minutes and distribute. Participate in weekly job meetings and resolve action items as necessary.
Negotiate and procures items defined as custom engineered or specialty items used within the Webb/Customer material handling system. Responsibility may include administration of in-house employee sub-contracts, installation contracts, inter-division contracts, outside contractors working on Webb property and interfacing with Webb Legal Department for final contract language when necessary.
Authorize/Approve Purchase Requisitions per company authority matrix, approves/resolves invoices discrepancies.
Reviews descriptions on Purchase Requisitions and solicits competitive bids in accordance with company policies. Evaluates the commercial terms of each bid including: price, quality, terms of payment, availability of trade discounts, product warranty/performance, proof of insurance and compliance of Webb general terms and conditions for subcontractors and performance bonds, product liability insurance, capacity of production facilities, delivery dates meeting user or construction schedule, reliability of vendor in other similar transactions, transportation.
Coordinates the technical review of vendor proposals Engineering Design Section for such items as: conformance to design specifications, including any vendor suggested change in material or process; technical competence of vendor's personnel; technical capacity (plant and equipment) or production facilities; method and evaluation of quality control procedures.
Negotiates modifications in vendor's bids. Consolidates or adjusts quantities to achieve discounts or other price advantages.
Recommends successful vendor and issues Purchase Orders and/or Change Orders.
Negotiates claims or adjustments against vendor for defective material or non-performance.
Use ERP systems to negotiate the most favorable pricing agreements.
Locates, identifies and encourages minority vendors to participate in on-going projects, vendor demonstrations and the bidding process.
Arranges for vendor demonstrations of a select group of products for Engineering and other departments within the system.
Expedite materials for projects as required to maintain project schedules.
Supplies availability, lead time, and pricing information to Engineering for planning and Procurement of Materials to facilitate more competitive proposals to Webb customers.
Participates and assists in the development of short and long range departmental and corporate goals.
Visits vendor production facilities as required and Webb project job sites as necessary to update contract status, provides findings to Engineering or Project Management departments, and negotiates new or revised project priorities or production schedules as necessary.
Accurately enter orders into ERP System including changes or revisions as appropriate.
Participates with representatives from Webb Engineering, and using other departments, to modify or develop new item specifications or qualify vendor for approved use.
Participates in the identity of secondary materials, equipment and sources of supply.
Coordinates ISO, JSOX, and other External Audits per requirements.
Knowledge
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Qualifications
Skills & Abilities
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Critical Thinking - Using... For full info follow application link.
Jervis B. Webb Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or medical condition.
