Resource Informatics Group
Purchasing Manager
Resource Informatics Group, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084
Purchasing ManagerFremont, CA (Hybrid Model)Contract
Purchasing Manager
job responsibilities Includes:
Sourcing and Cost Savings initiatives
Develop, align and implement commodity strategies.Negotiate and manage the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between WD and the supply base.Develop and present cost reduction opportunities to business and management.Conduct RFP/RFQs and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to evaluate supplier proposals in accordance with company goals and policies.Support Materials Sourcing related to individual commodities.Develop and maintain a program of evaluation for the supplier base which includes certification requirements. Coordinate with Material Planner(s) to generate plan for slow moving or obsolete inventory.Drive cost reduction programs, including alternative sourcing and exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action.Maintain a safe work environment following all EH&S requirements. Interface with EH&S and Supply Base to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded.Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of MRO products and services at the highest value benefit to the WD.Manage supplier relationships with focus on supply risk management, contract risk management and cost management.Lead cross-functional meetings with various business functions and develop a communication strategy to keep internal clients informed about procurement processes, supplier strategy, and procurement policies.Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Western Digital purchasing power.Review purchase requests for completeness and compliance with company requirements; negotiates with suppliers and approves purchases within their authorized amounts or size.Maintain and update purchase orders, including change orders and documentation.Evaluate single sourcing requests and ensure cost and quality competitiveness.Manage ECN approvals, cost and supplier info.Recommend / Work with the commodity manager on cost saving options including alternative sourcing.Supplier Management
Manage supplier relationships, supply risk management and cost management of assigned suppliers and/or commodities.Expedite orders as required.Mediate supplier issues and resolve customer / supplier contract disputes as necessary.Monitor the cost, schedule and performance metrics of contracts and subcontracts.Identify, Create, Manage Auto PO Contracts and Catalogs in OracleCommunication
Implements and communicates company policies and procedures for purchasing.Partner with internal customers to understand challenges and assist with supporting requirements.Attend weekly site meetings as required.Reporting
Provide data for Supplier scorecards.Cost savings.Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years of purchasing experience.Semiconductor Wafer Fab/Front End Experience.
Purchasing Manager
job responsibilities Includes:
Sourcing and Cost Savings initiatives
Develop, align and implement commodity strategies.Negotiate and manage the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between WD and the supply base.Develop and present cost reduction opportunities to business and management.Conduct RFP/RFQs and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to evaluate supplier proposals in accordance with company goals and policies.Support Materials Sourcing related to individual commodities.Develop and maintain a program of evaluation for the supplier base which includes certification requirements. Coordinate with Material Planner(s) to generate plan for slow moving or obsolete inventory.Drive cost reduction programs, including alternative sourcing and exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action.Maintain a safe work environment following all EH&S requirements. Interface with EH&S and Supply Base to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded.Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of MRO products and services at the highest value benefit to the WD.Manage supplier relationships with focus on supply risk management, contract risk management and cost management.Lead cross-functional meetings with various business functions and develop a communication strategy to keep internal clients informed about procurement processes, supplier strategy, and procurement policies.Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Western Digital purchasing power.Review purchase requests for completeness and compliance with company requirements; negotiates with suppliers and approves purchases within their authorized amounts or size.Maintain and update purchase orders, including change orders and documentation.Evaluate single sourcing requests and ensure cost and quality competitiveness.Manage ECN approvals, cost and supplier info.Recommend / Work with the commodity manager on cost saving options including alternative sourcing.Supplier Management
Manage supplier relationships, supply risk management and cost management of assigned suppliers and/or commodities.Expedite orders as required.Mediate supplier issues and resolve customer / supplier contract disputes as necessary.Monitor the cost, schedule and performance metrics of contracts and subcontracts.Identify, Create, Manage Auto PO Contracts and Catalogs in OracleCommunication
Implements and communicates company policies and procedures for purchasing.Partner with internal customers to understand challenges and assist with supporting requirements.Attend weekly site meetings as required.Reporting
Provide data for Supplier scorecards.Cost savings.Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years of purchasing experience.Semiconductor Wafer Fab/Front End Experience.