Matheson Tri-Gas
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Matheson Tri-Gas, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084
JOBSUMMARY
Provide superior support to our facilities andcustomer base. Achieve the best costand service to our internal customers.Work with our potential and existing vendors todevelop the best pricing and programs available
Dimensions:Reports to the Director of Strategic Sourcing for Electronics Gasses
Work design: Position is part of a largerfunction. Follows establishedorganizational policies. Developsprocedures; and recommends policies.Decisions involve translating the Division's goals and objectives intothe unit's objectives Accomplish defined work assignments and projects asdefined by senior management while conducting and implementing actions; andshort-term planning.
EssentialFunctions
Essential Function
1.Develop "best of class" process to manage overall procurement effortsand drive corporate savings through identification, analysis and establishmentof common strategic practices.
2.Review branch inventory patterns, purchase patterns, and inventorylevels to ensure proper inventory management that results in maximuminventory turns. The goal is a minimumof 4 turns per year. Corporate-widereduction in inventories will be managed in conjunction with MRP.
3.Improve product costs and quality position through negotiations andsupply agreements with qualified suppliers and new suppliers. Equal to or better pricing than ourcompetition..
4.Obtain 1 year firm pricing for products whenever possible
5.Control escalation costs on supply agreements whose term is greaterthan one year.
6.Develop, implement and coordinate improvement projects in quality,cost and delivery between the supplier base and the individual manufacturinglocation. Manufacturing facilitiesmust begin procuring products based on supply agreements instead ofpurchasing independently.
7.On time deliveries of 95% as measured in product shipped on time fromsuppliers. On time shipments aredefined as suppliers shipping products on the date shown on the MATHESONpurchase order. Suppliers shall be required to confirm MATHESON purchaseorders via email or fax with committed ship dates. Products shipped from a supplier must meetor exceed the MATHESON product specifications.
8.Negotiate supplier agreements that result in additional companysavings such as consigned inventories, reduction in freight costs, supplierwarehousing of empty Matheson Tri-Gas cylinders to reduce lead times andfreight costs, resulting in reduced inventories at Matheson locations.
9.Interface as liaison between purchasing, manufacturing, tech services,product management and other departments to ensure continuity andeffectiveness of addressing cost improvement initiatives.
10.Monitor supplier performance (Perform supplier audits both on site(minimum 3-5 annually) and through ISO format paper audits (minimum 7-10annually). Work closely with thequality department to coordinate and perform these audits.
11.Monitor supplier performance for product quality, specificationconformance, accurate documentation such as certificates of analysis, and ontime shipments. Supplier performanceresults shall be used to negotiate future agreements and to aid indetermining the long term viability of the supplier to MATHESON.
12.Take an active role in supplier non-conformance issues.
13.Develop U.S.and global sources as needed to meet quality, delivery and price objectives.
14.Ensure uninterrupted source of material supply.
15.Create and execute comprehensive supply management strategies toreduce risk of supply. (contingency upply chain management).
16.Develop strategic and tactical sourcing strategies.
17.Understand supplier capabilities.
18.Establish good working relationships with suppliers. Implement Strategic sourcing relationships.
19.Negotiate exclusive agreements with suppliers to provide Matheson witha competitive edge over our competitors.
Requiredfor All Jobs
*
Performs other duties as assigned
*
Complies with all policies andstandards
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
EducationLevel
EducationDetails
Req/
Pref
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
x
WorkExperience
Experience
ExperienceDetails
Required/
Preferred
7-9 years
1-3 years
7-9 years
4-6 years
4-6 years
1-3 years
x
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
Licensesand Certifications
Licenses/Certifications
Licenses/CertificationDetails
TimeFrame
Required/
Preferred
PHYSICALDEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands Category:
PhysicalDemands
A thorough completion of thissection is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americanswith Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job.
PhysicalDemand
N/A
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Weight
Stationary Position
x
Move/Traverse
x
Stationary Position/Seated
x
Transport/Lifting
x
Transport/Carrying
x
Exerting Force/Pushing
x
Exerting Force/Pulling
x
Ascend/Descend
x
Balancing
x
Provide superior support to our facilities andcustomer base. Achieve the best costand service to our internal customers.Work with our potential and existing vendors todevelop the best pricing and programs available
Dimensions:Reports to the Director of Strategic Sourcing for Electronics Gasses
Work design: Position is part of a largerfunction. Follows establishedorganizational policies. Developsprocedures; and recommends policies.Decisions involve translating the Division's goals and objectives intothe unit's objectives Accomplish defined work assignments and projects asdefined by senior management while conducting and implementing actions; andshort-term planning.
EssentialFunctions
Essential Function
1.Develop "best of class" process to manage overall procurement effortsand drive corporate savings through identification, analysis and establishmentof common strategic practices.
2.Review branch inventory patterns, purchase patterns, and inventorylevels to ensure proper inventory management that results in maximuminventory turns. The goal is a minimumof 4 turns per year. Corporate-widereduction in inventories will be managed in conjunction with MRP.
3.Improve product costs and quality position through negotiations andsupply agreements with qualified suppliers and new suppliers. Equal to or better pricing than ourcompetition..
4.Obtain 1 year firm pricing for products whenever possible
5.Control escalation costs on supply agreements whose term is greaterthan one year.
6.Develop, implement and coordinate improvement projects in quality,cost and delivery between the supplier base and the individual manufacturinglocation. Manufacturing facilitiesmust begin procuring products based on supply agreements instead ofpurchasing independently.
7.On time deliveries of 95% as measured in product shipped on time fromsuppliers. On time shipments aredefined as suppliers shipping products on the date shown on the MATHESONpurchase order. Suppliers shall be required to confirm MATHESON purchaseorders via email or fax with committed ship dates. Products shipped from a supplier must meetor exceed the MATHESON product specifications.
8.Negotiate supplier agreements that result in additional companysavings such as consigned inventories, reduction in freight costs, supplierwarehousing of empty Matheson Tri-Gas cylinders to reduce lead times andfreight costs, resulting in reduced inventories at Matheson locations.
9.Interface as liaison between purchasing, manufacturing, tech services,product management and other departments to ensure continuity andeffectiveness of addressing cost improvement initiatives.
10.Monitor supplier performance (Perform supplier audits both on site(minimum 3-5 annually) and through ISO format paper audits (minimum 7-10annually). Work closely with thequality department to coordinate and perform these audits.
11.Monitor supplier performance for product quality, specificationconformance, accurate documentation such as certificates of analysis, and ontime shipments. Supplier performanceresults shall be used to negotiate future agreements and to aid indetermining the long term viability of the supplier to MATHESON.
12.Take an active role in supplier non-conformance issues.
13.Develop U.S.and global sources as needed to meet quality, delivery and price objectives.
14.Ensure uninterrupted source of material supply.
15.Create and execute comprehensive supply management strategies toreduce risk of supply. (contingency upply chain management).
16.Develop strategic and tactical sourcing strategies.
17.Understand supplier capabilities.
18.Establish good working relationships with suppliers. Implement Strategic sourcing relationships.
19.Negotiate exclusive agreements with suppliers to provide Matheson witha competitive edge over our competitors.
Requiredfor All Jobs
*
Performs other duties as assigned
*
Complies with all policies andstandards
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
EducationLevel
EducationDetails
Req/
Pref
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
x
WorkExperience
Experience
ExperienceDetails
Required/
Preferred
7-9 years
1-3 years
7-9 years
4-6 years
4-6 years
1-3 years
x
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
Licensesand Certifications
Licenses/Certifications
Licenses/CertificationDetails
TimeFrame
Required/
Preferred
PHYSICALDEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands Category:
PhysicalDemands
A thorough completion of thissection is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americanswith Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job.
PhysicalDemand
N/A
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Weight
Stationary Position
x
Move/Traverse
x
Stationary Position/Seated
x
Transport/Lifting
x
Transport/Carrying
x
Exerting Force/Pushing
x
Exerting Force/Pulling
x
Ascend/Descend
x
Balancing
x