KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator offering engineering and tooling expertise driven by continuous improvement. With over 115 years in southeastern WI, we still offer a family feel with a safe environment focused on providing hands on training opportunities to all employees through a progressive training program. Employees can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and dies and even engineering. Come grow with KMC Stampings!
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Procure materials, components, and services to support company operations. Monitors supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and competitive pricing. Responsible for categories as assigned, including fasteners & hardware, corrugated and other packaging supplies, purchased components, extrusion, MRO items and services, and steel & other primary metals.
SUMMARY ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Determine material and component requirements.
- Prepares purchase orders and communicate requirements to suppliers
- Expedite past due and urgent orders.
- Prepare and execute Request for Quotations (RFQ’s).
- Achieve annual cost improvement goals.
- Oversee contract reviews, for purchased parts, MRO goods, and services.
- Coordinate outsourcing activities with suppliers.
- Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings, request and execute RMA’s for defective material.
- Maintains inventory integrity and investigates discrepancies.
- Resolve quality, delivery and pricing issues, including invoice discrepancies.
- Report material and component status to production scheduling.
- Prepares monthly supplier performance reports and corrective actions.
- Assist with supplier business reviews and audits.
- Occasional travel required as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.
- A bachelor’s degree in Business, preferably Supply Chain Management; purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
- Knowledge of ERP systems
- Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office products, proficiency with Excel
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as purchase orders, engineering drawings and technical specifications, production schedules and quality documents
- Knowledge of lean methodologies
- Negotiation experience and an effective communicator
- Highly motivated self starter
- Detail oriented; ability to prioritize
- Punctual and dependable