Purchasing Agent - Commodity Manager

(Job Id W328874)
Posted on 2/2/2010
Location:

Grand Rapids, MI;


Job Type:

Full Time


Salary: $45000.00 to $53000.00/year
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Job Description
BS/BA degree, Supply Chain Mgmt preferred with 4-5 years procurement experience in Electro-Mechanical, Electronics, Plastics and/or Metal Products. This person will be assigned certain commodities, manage cost reductions and inventory reduction. Negotiate best price, terms and conditions. Identify and optimize supply chains for new and existing product lines. Support planning team.
CPM certification or equivalent
Six Sigma experience a plus.
Bi-Lingual (Spanish or Chinese) a plus.
Exposure to NAFTA & International Logistics a plus.
Proven negotiating skills
Excellent benefit package (bonus, profit sharing, 401K, health, tuition assistance).