Procurement Specialist

Company Overview

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! Check out our profile video!

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Competitive pay, benefits, and hours

• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company match
• Pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

Procurement Specialist (PB5342)

Exempt: Yes

Pay Range $76,058.97- $110,130.56 (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills)

Safety Sensitive: No

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of raw materials, components, and equipment needed for production. The position identifies reliable suppliers, negotiates contracts, ensures timely deliveries, and maintains cost efficiency while adhering to quality standards. Oversees bidding processes and negotiates and awards contracts. Responsible for the negotiation of large contracts of +$1 million. Evaluates new strategies, work processes and procedures. Locates and evaluates suppliers, forecasts and reports procurement trends, negotiates, and administrates contracts. Participates in establishing strategies for assurance of supply and for significant cost reductions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in related field AND 7+ years of buying experience; OR 10 years of buying experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• APICS CSCP or ISM CPSM certification preferred.
• Travel may be up to 10% in this job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and negotiating skills required.
• Ability to resolve invoice discrepancy, prevent delay payment by working with supplier and internal customers.
• Deep knowledge to 2 or 3 commodities, i.e. raw materials, custom made metal components, capital equipment, chemical, tooling and contract services.
• Understanding of market situation and purchasing environment and make effective purchasing strategy for stable supply and cost reduction.
• Has sufficient experience and capability for the CSR and the regulatory compliance.
• Must be computer literate with MS. SAP experience is preferred.
• Ability to make quick decisions and take proactive/flexible actions in order to resolve problems.
• Attention to detail is critical to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participates in the development and modification of purchasing policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; and makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
2. Conducts cost analysis and process improvement.
3. Mitigates supply chain risks by developing alternative sourcing strategies.
4. Provides management reports on spend analysis and supplier performance
5. Focuses on supplier management, cost reduction and process optimization.
6. Resolves invoice discrepancy, prevents delay payment by working with supplier, accounting department and internal customers.
7. Attain and develop long term relationships with suppliers including supplier recruitment and evaluations. Authority in supplier selection and negotiations.
8. Develops contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies.
9. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. Knows the Procurement to Payment process very well.
10. Must be fluent in Japanese if working in support of operations for KC in Japan.
11. Travel required approximately 10%.

May perform other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk; and occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process,or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.