Job Summary:
We have an immediate opening for an experienced procurement specialist with a proven track record successfully overseeing all phases of materials ordering and management in a high-volume mechanical parts manufacturing setting.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the procurement of raw materials, purchased parts, fabricated parts, and hardware components, which are driven by the combined requirements generated by our MRP system, manual forecasting and as directed by management.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage the manufacturing material and component purchasing process, including demand forecasting, vendor relations, purchase scheduling, logistics, inventory monitoring and quality control.
- Ensure that all required production materials are effectively ordered and managed to arrive and be ready to process in advance of scheduled manufacturing.
- Manage and negotiate with vendors to obtain the best possible purchasing conditions and all necessary product and service information such as price, availability, delivery schedule and alternatives in case of shortages, or scarcities.
- Expertly manage MRP through a combination of MRP software and intuitive forecasting.
- Prepare purchase orders or bid requests, negotiate, source, and procure all material in accordance with production schedules and forecast demand.
- Review purchase orders for completeness and accuracy, manage the ordering process through delivery inspection, reconciliation and stocking into bin locations.
- Maintain all purchasing data in our ERP system and backup all data with hard copies of purchase orders.
- Evaluate suppliers with executive management to determine their ability to conform to the requirements for quality, price, delivery, and service.
- Review and periodically audit internal purchase requisitions for process and content accuracy.
- Maintain constant vendor contact, monitor the status of all orders and resolve discrepancies regarding quantity, quality and delivery schedule.
- Prepare and report KPIs for departmental improvement; prepare forecast data, analysis and reports to contribute to S&OP meetings.
- Interface with internal departments and outside vendors to resolve all problems and issues with purchased material.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience purchasing metal stock, weldment components, hardware, fasteners, machined materials, third-party finished goods, machine tooling, manufacturing consumables.
- Minimum 2 years of experience using MRP and performing forecasting for purchasing materials.
- Familiarity with automotive aftermarket suspension or complex mechanical products.
- Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite software (specifically Excel, Word)
- Experience utilizing a robust enterprise resource planning software (MISys, Epicor or SAP a plus).
EEO Statement
Cognito Motorsports, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cognito complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Cognito expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Cognito’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
About Cognito:
Cognito Motorsports Inc. is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket steering, suspension chassis, and accessory upgrades, with over 17 years of market presence. Cognito specializes in manufacturing and marketing innovative OE replacement and high-performance component upgrades for passenger trucks, SUVs and UTVs, in addition to marketing through a network of WD, dealer and online performance retail sales companies.