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Sr. Mechanical Buyer (FT)
Minneapolis, MN
Job Description
Job Description
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Thank you for your interest in positions at IPG Photonics. ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON OUR COMPANY WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED. Please visit www.ipgphotonics.com and click on the "Company" tab. We look forward to seeing your application soon!
Supply Chain Manager - Mechanical
Support sourcing initiatives of driving down the total cost of goods/services while maintaining a continuous flow of supply into our facility.
Supply Chain Manager - Mechanical
Support sourcing initiatives of driving down the total cost of goods/services while maintaining a continuous flow of supply into our facility.
This role will support the business by working in collaboration with the purchasing team, business units, cross-functional leaders, and key suppliers.
The Sr. Mechanical Buyer will create strong internal relationships that create a critical linkage between Supply Chain, Operations, and Leadership.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conducts performance evaluations of vendors
- Develop reporting metrics that provide historical views of delivery performance
- Create order forecasting mechanisms for metal fabricated parts
- Analyze inventory position and provide forecast to support quarter-end and year-end targets
- Analyze pricing trends within key supply categories
- Perform historical price analysis at part number level
- Identify sourcing strategy within the category to optimize cost
- Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase the efficiency of the supply chain and profitability for the company
- Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to the consolidation of warehousing and distribution
- Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies
- Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on the availability and cost of supplies and materials
- Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments
Requirements:
- Mechanical Engineering background
- Understanding of GD&T
Required Abilities:
- Mechanical/Fabrication procurement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Thorough understanding of company products and logistics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22C.F.R. *120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee. License exception Technology and software under restriction (TSR) defined in 15 CFR 740.6 may permit a person from Country Group B.
The following link will take you to the government site with the list of Country Group B: https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/documents/regulation-docs/452-supplement-no-1-to-part-740-country-groups/file
Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action M/F D/V
IPG Photonics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. All employment decisions and personnel actions at IPG Photonics are administered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, qualified mental or physical disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic carrier status, any veteran status, any military service, any application for any military service, or any other category or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. IPG Photonics Corporation provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact (508) 506-2527 or email HR.Accommodations@ipgphotonics.com opens an email client application to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action M/F D/V
IPG Photonics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. All employment decisions and personnel actions at IPG Photonics are administered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, qualified mental or physical disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic carrier status, any veteran status, any military service, any application for any military service, or any other category or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. IPG Photonics Corporation provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact (508) 506-2527 or email HR.Accommodations@ipgphotonics.com opens an email client application to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
Job Summary
Company
IPG Photonics
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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