As part of an international mid-sized corporation with ambitious growth plans, an innovative mindset and high customer focus, NDS is looking for highly motivated and team-oriented individuals with eagerness to join our journey from good to great.
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Commodity Buyer, MRO (Indirect Materials)
Location: Lindsay, CA
RFQs: Prepare bid package, distribute to suppliers, analyze bids and create sourcing summary. Bid analysis to include commercial and non-commercial data (Incoterms, payment terms, lead times, availability, etc.).
Supplier Selection: Make sourcing recommendations to the Commodity Manager based on the following criteria:
- achievement with annual savings targets
- “total delivered cost”
- collaboration/consensus with Operations team (Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain Management) and Engineering
- alignment with regional and global commodity strategies
PO’s/ Contracts: Issue blanket and spot buy purchase orders, and support purchasing contract development in Syspro systems and NORMA Store.
Data & Reporting: (1) Complete weekly and monthly reports on supplier performance on behalf of multiple facilities, (2) maintain supplier contact and commodity databases and (3) enter contract pricing and volume in budget tool.
Operational Support: Provide support to Lindsay Production Plant and all Warehouses
Invoice Reconciliation: Work with suppliers, Operations and Accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies.
· Supplier Visits: Monitor suppliers via formal visits with pre-defined agendas; complete trip reports as required, develop strategic suppliers preferably that can support on regional level
Additionally, the candidate must:
· Maintain close working relationships with internal stakeholders.
· Maintain high professional ethics and behavior; adhere to all company policies and procedures.
. Promote and perform under compliance rules
· Be self-motivated and proactive with an inquisitive mind.
· Able to work in a dynamic, growing international group with processes, procedures and systems not completely defined and not uniform across all sites.
. Change ready mindset and able to work in fast-paced environment.
. Self-driven, self-motivated and work under minimal supervision.
Reporting Responsibilities:
This position reports to the Regional Purchasing Manager.
Department:
Plant Purchasing
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, plus two (2+) years related experience
Computer Skills:
· Excel, Word, PowerPoint
· Ability to navigate ERP environments
Other Skills and Abilities:
(Some of the following skills and abilities may be acquired through training, but the employee must be able to demonstrate the capacity to obtain these requirements before being placed in this position):
· Decision analysis – both qualitative and quantitative
· Ability to interpret prints and specifications
· Communication skills – written and verbal, presentation (creation and delivery)
· Organizational effectiveness – personal time management, project support, structured reporting
· Negotiation skills – prior job experience required
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NDS, a proud member of NORMA Group, is a market leader for solutions in Storm Water Management, Efficient Landscape Irrigation, and Flow Management for residential and commercial markets. Enjoy Speed. Adapt Fast. Don’t’ hesitate – take action, apply today and join our team!
Contact for this position: Adriana Drieman
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