Supply Chain Analyst II

Company: Lapmaster Wolters
Location: Mount Prospect
Posted on: September 14, 2022

Job Description:

This position will be responsible for sourcing and procurement activities. Support responsibilities include Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiations, and Materials Management. Additionally, the candidate is expected to support warehouse operations and manage supplier relationships.Collaborate with business stakeholders at all levels of the organization to achieve savings targets, improve supplier performance, minimize supply chain risk, and maximize supplier collaboration and innovation.Identify key procurement and supply chain risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies.Lead change management efforts Cultivate and manage relationships with suppliers.Develop strong partnerships across the enterprise, aligning with and managing strategic initiatives and commitments.Identify roadblocks to effective procurement then develop and implement solutions.Develop and align procurement processes throughout organization to ensure people, processes and tools are leveraged for optimal results.ResponsibilitiesNegotiate supplier contracts.Engage in materials and operations processesInterface with purchasing, leadership, production, warehouse, engineering, and other stakeholdersCoordinate subassembly fabrication releasesDrive adoption of Procurement Policies across the company.Lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for Logistics, Warehousing, Sales & Marketing, etc.Maintain inbound expected delivery schedules Create and lead the development of bid packagesSupport warehouse with supply challenges identifying gaps and bringing awareness to the teamFollow health and safety guidelinesOther Duties as assignedSkills, Experience & Qualifications2+ years or more of relevant experience in Procurement.APICS CPIM Certification is a PlusProficient MS ExcelDemonstrated success using analytical skills, as well as written, and verbal communication skills.Collaborative individual with the ability to work across multiple units, people, skills and personalities.Adaptable, flexible, positive, open to learning, developing and welcoming of new ideas.Accessible to internal and external clients.Well organized, and able to work on multiple tasks.Self-motivated and ambitious, ability to operate without supervision.Experience leading supplier negotiations.Experience working with Microsoft Office, at an advanced level.Bachelor's degree preferred.Expertise with MRP/ERP SystemsKnowledge of project managementCompany Description:Lapmaster International, LLC is a leading international precision machine tool builder headquartered in Chicago's Northwest suburbs near O'Hare Airport. Our diverse team works with a broad variety of industries and technologies. Our technical expertise includes Motion Control, Robotics, Automation, Machine Design, and Application Engineering. Our customers include small, mid-sized and Fortune 100 companies in a variety of industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Semiconductor, Electronics, Bearings, Optics/Electro-optics, Pumps, Valves, Compressors, and Medical Devices. Our business model is to utilize leading technologies and exceptional engineering talent coupled with outstanding customer service to solve manufacturing and precision machining problems. Since 1948, industry has relied on Lapmaster to solve the most challenging precision surfacing problems. With over 60 years of experience, Lapmaster has a proven history of successfully developing cost effective processing solutions for virtually any application requiring precision sizing, flatness, parallelism, roundness, straightness, or surface finish. Lapmaster serves the Fine Grinding, Advanced Materials, Precision Optics, Bore Honing and Finishing, Lapping/Polishing and Metallographic markets through an expanding network of sales and services offices located throughout the world. Sales and technical service is available either through local Lapmaster Sales Representative or through our main Sales and Technical Services Centers located in Mount Prospect, IL, Plymouth, UK, Chennai, India, Tokyo, Japan and Shenyang, China.Competitive Benefits Package for Full Time employees:401(k) with MatchingMedical Insurance (Company contribution for Dependents)Dental insuranceVision insuranceCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityCompany Paid Life & AD&DVacation, Sick, HolidaysEAPMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the futureEqual Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO)It is the policy at Lapmaster International to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, and all employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements. In addition, employees and applicants are protected from harassment, threats, coercion, intimidation, or discrimination EEO is the Law (English) Recruiter Policy:Lapmaster International, LLC (aka Precision Surfacing Solutions) "the Company" has an internal recruiting function. The Company may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters (Agency). ---Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact employees of the Company directly in an attempt to present candidates. The Company's policy is for the internal recruiting team or other authorized personnel to present ALL candidates to hiring managers.---Any unsolicited resumes sent to Lapmaster International, LLC from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Company mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Company employees, or to the resume database will be considered Company property. Lapmaster International LLC, will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.--- Lapmaster International LLC, will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.View JazzHR Privacy PolicyPowered by JazzHRPI191415004

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