Commodity Buyer/Tool Crib Supervisor

Position: Commodity Buyer Tool Crib Supervisor

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Job Id: 1700

Number of Openings: 1

Company Overview

Dura Shiloh is inspired to play a lead role in advancing safe, sustainable, and innovative mobility. Our Agile focus on product innovation and process efficiency builds expertly crafted lightweight products and mechatronic systems that deliver superior function and value. Success is only created through the well-being of our customers, our people, and our plant. Our world continues to become more connected with mobility at the forefront of innovation. As vehicles transform to lightweight and electric platforms, Dura Shiloh will continue to inspire and lead. To learn more about our company, visit durashiloh.com.

Our benefits include bonuses, healthcare insurance benefits, retirement programs, paid time off plans, family and parenting leaves, tuition reimbursement, service and performance awards, as well as various social and recreational activities.

Who we want

• **Collaborative partners:** People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to drive continuous improvement.
• **Business-oriented evaluators:** People who effectively interpret information to demonstrate the effects of business initiatives.

Position Description

Maximize the profitability of the organization by ensuring the best supply in terms of price, service quality, and delivery of those productive materials under his responsibility, complying with the quality requirements established by internal and external customers.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

• Prepare, distribute, and track the progress of purchase orders for MRO indirect crib stock materials.
• Carry out requests for quotations, bid analysis, supplier recommendations, and sourcing decisions in agreement with Materials Manager and at the request of Maintenance and Engineering Managers.
• Direct supervision of MRO tool crib stock attendants, including managing performance, staffing levels, attendance, vacation, PTO, and work schedules.
• Direct the MRO tool crib stock personnel in collaboration with the Materials Manager to set and manage adherence of min-max inventory targets and on-time delivery expectations from suppliers.
• Negotiate with regional suppliers on new business decisions, annual price, and savings negotiations in agreement with the Materials Manager.
• Execute supplier visits, audits with Supplier Quality Engineers, and cost analysis activities.
• Provide assistance to the Commodity Managers for tenders, regular audits, and supplier evaluations.
• Responsible for everyday communication with MRO indirect material suppliers and contract management.
• Assist in the Engineering Change Process, new model launch activities, machinery moves, and production phase-out activities.
• Troubleshoot, support technical and time-critical ad hoc requests/requirements.
• Execute measures in the area of commodity reporting and performance measurement.
• Develop and update templates, tools, and standards in conjunction with the Materials Manager.
• Ensure regular communication with internal/external interfaces.
• Provide support to all activities assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain.
• Experience or strong familiarity with global supply chains and skills in negotiating and prioritizing.
• Experience with PLEX highly preferred.

What you will enjoy

• Culture that supports teamwork to deliver results.
• 5% quarterly bonus program.
• Workplace where teams care about each other and your voice is heard.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• 401k program with 4% company match.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Relocation assistance.
• Retirement plan.
• Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dura Shiloh is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Shiloh is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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