Swisslog Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing team in Americas. This hybrid role will be based at one of our three offices - Atlanta, GA, Newport News, VA or Mason. OH
Responsibilities
Manage the purchasing volume for Swisslog Americas with main responsibility to direct materials (mechanical and electrical sub-systems, project related services)
Lead the local purchasing team
Ensure and develop the supply base
Evaluate suppliers and organize supplier audits to ensure the needed supplier performance
Realize best price / performance ratio: to achieve competitive pricing in combination with low risk (reducing the risks for non-supply resp. financial losses; reducing currency risks; reducing the risks for non-performance)
To negotiate and contract suppliers
To support the global purchasing team in relation to suppliers based in Americas
Essential
Application Requirements
Bachelors Degree in related field
Practical experience in Purchasing and Contract Administration
5+ years industrial experience as a Purchaser on large scale complex projects
Sound application knowledge of industrial material handling and warehouse systems (ASRS, AGVs, conveyors, monorail, etc.).
Knowledge of Contract Law
Effective utilization of written and verbal communications skills.
Possess excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills.
Regular travel to Supplier sites within NA and abroad may be required.
Desirable
Ability to read, interpret, and negotiate contracts.
Practical experience in Purchasing and Contract negotiations.
Practical experience using SAP
Business Law or Paralegal background
About Swisslog
Swisslog is shaping the #future of #intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we are at the forefront of technology that is changing the world. Serving some of the biggest and most exciting brands across the globe, we're a team of 2,000 professionals and 50 nationalities, working together to transform intralogistics with smart minds and fresh perspectives. With our flexible, #robotic and #data-driven automated solutions, we are powering the supply chain and taking the industry forward. #JoinOurTeam and bring ideas to life!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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