Primary responsibilities:

• Collaborate cross-functionally to establish and execute commodity strategies that align with business goals.
• Contribute to lean saving initiatives (by actively participating in cross-functional teams and supply chain projects).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers to foster collaboration and innovation.
• Maintain and organize commercial documents and records as required for compliance and operational efficiency.
• Responsible for administrating the Laboratory warehouse ensuring consumables are ready to fulfill testing requirements.
• Participates in and performs Layered Process Audits (LPA) per plan.
• Ensures housekeeping and health & safety standards are maintained in own area.
• Comply with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as IATF 16949 – ISO 14001
• Provide quality related documents to IATF 16949 – ISO 14001.
• Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement including Lean.
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (3 or 4 years), in supply chain management, Business administration, or a related field; or 2+ years of relevant experience in purchasing or supply chain.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to seek guidance when necessary.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Experience working in diverse or cross-functional teams is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process or technical expertise is a plus.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal skills and personal development skills.
• Experience in a variety of basic operation disciplines: Quality, tooling and shop floor.
• Proficient in Microsoft office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment/ Work Conditions:

• Adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the manufacturing floor.
• Training in equipment safety and injury prevention is mandatory.
• Most wear proper personal protection equipment.