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Job Details
Job Location
Spokane - Spokane Valley, WA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$55,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift
1st Shift
Job Category
Purchasing - Procurement
Description
Keytronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative.
We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.
Keytronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!
JOB SUMMARY Under direct supervision, performs routine planning and procurement of various commodities using a mainframe MRP system. Plans, purchases, expedites, and negotiates materials in support of production schedules and capital/MRO material and service requirements. Maintains the MRP system data and its integrity, prepares and analyzes reports, and supports project management of existing and new products.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Reviews and administers contracts for assigned commodities. Assists in establishing partnership relationships with suppliers that support company goals and objectives.
• Assists in developing and implementing programs with suppliers and internal cross-functional team members that address lead time production, order fill rate performance, quality performance, cost reduction, and technical improvements.
• Evaluates and maintains the material requirements plan for assigned commodities and ensures systems validity and integrity by inputting and adjusting records according to company and/or department guidelines.
• As a fiduciary agent of the company, utilizes system to generate and adjust purchase orders in support of MRP requirements and effectively communicates areas of concern to appropriate departments, individuals, and suppliers.
• Interfaces within a cross-functional team regularly meeting with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Scheduling, and suppliers to resolve any issues.
• Assists in evaluating new suppliers and materials in conjunction with Quality Assurance and Engineering in support of company goals and objectives.
• Participate in department process improvement and training teams. Assists a cross-functional team with non-conforming material.
• Crisis Mitigation/Escalation Capable of escalating to, and resolving issues with, suppliers general leadership.
• Ownership of Workbench Capable of ensuring timely and effective completion of Shortage Report, Late P.O.s, MRP Action Messages, and SIMs. Manages higher volume of higher dollar value parts with more complex attributes.
• Costing Knowledge (Total Cost of Ownership (TCO))/Negotiation Possess advanced knowledge of material costing, including many of the elements of TCO. Capable of not only buying components at Target Cost, but also able to drive favorable PPV. Understands commodity market trends, and uses this knowledge to mitigate cost increases from suppliers.
• Business Acumen/Situational Awareness Possess advanced reasoning skills to understand situations and make business decisions that usually result in a positive outcome for KTC. Also, has knowledge and understanding of the financial and operational functions of the Corporation. Fully comprehends ramifications of making poor business decisions.
• Supplier Relations Capable of having business discussions with suppliers general leadership.
• Product Knowledge Possess advanced commodity knowledge. Knowledgeable of component datasheets, specifications, and drawings. Also, cognizant of the component pricing history. Rudimentary understanding of the manufacturing process for the commodity.
• Logistics Advanced knowledge of Key Tronic Routing Guide and of current IncoTerms. Also, comprehends impact of actions/inactions of non-compliance. Is expected to develop and propose alternate plans to mitigate negative impacts of non-compliance (including consolidating shipments into larger containers, etc.).

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Compiles data and prepares reports as requested and required by purchasing management.
• Attends meetings as needed to support cross-functional team objectives.
• Performs other responsibilities when required that are outside of normal job duties.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree or higher education in supply chain management, business, or related field.
• Three-to-five years experience in a manufacturing environment in planning, purchasing, contract negotiations, or supplier relations. Must have a deep knowledge of purchasing and scheduling module logic in MRP systems.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people.
• Must have knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and be familiar with commonly used email, Internet, word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and materials. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in supply chain management, materials, operations, business, or related field.
• Five-plus years direct procurement experience with strong knowledge of MRP systems.
• CPIM, CPM, or other related certification.
• Experience in Contract Manufacturing and EMS industry desired with an emphasis in supporting an offshore manufacturing facility.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and/or Chinese.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building, and effectively communicate.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times
The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents, and all job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate business necessity. In support of Keytronic goals some incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all Keytronic employees are expected to:

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Help train and give guidance to other Keytronic employees
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes

Keytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.