Schedule: 8 hours/day, Monday-Friday
Hours: Typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible)
Hybrid
3 days onsite
2 days remote
Must-Have Skills
New Product Development / Technical Sourcing
Supplier selection
Product development support
Cost, quality, and timeline management
Supplier Negotiation
Vendor negotiations
Supplier agreements and contracts
Cross-Functional Leadership
Working with Engineering, Procurement, Project Teams, and Suppliers
Risk Management
Identifying and mitigating supplier, technical, and project risks
Cost & Financial Experience
Cost targets
Should Cost analysis/tools
Financial decision-making for sourcing
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
Required Experience
5+ years of relevant experience
Experience is more important than the exact number of years
Ideal Candidate
Someone with a technical or engineering background who has supported product development, worked closely with suppliers, negotiated commercial agreements, managed project risks, and collaborated across multiple teams to bring new products to market.
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Summary: Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. Education/Experienceo Bachelors degree in finance or a related business field required o 10+ years finance related experience requiredo CPSM/CPPM/CPP (Certified Professional Supply Management; Certified Professional Purchasing Management; Certified Purchasing Professional)Responsibility levelo Exercises independent judgment with little to no direction from supervisorSkillso Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills (Required)o Expert ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data (Required)o Expert ability to accurately document and record customer/client information (Required)o Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback (Required)o Expert knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing (Required)o Expert knowledge of supply chain management (Typically required)o Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel (Required)Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:o Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availabilityo Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures o Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies o Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales o Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers o Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
EEO:
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”