COMPANY OVERVIEW:CPM Holdings, Inc. is a diversified leading global supplier of process equipment and engineered technologies that sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world. With its growing family of 17 market-leading product brands, CPM serves a variety of industries including animal feed, consumer food, green energy, advanced materials, and sustainable packaging. Founded in 1883, CPM has 1,700 employees across 36 facilities on 4 continents with presence in 150+ countries. From the foods you eat to the fuels you require; CPM plays an important role in making the world more efficient and more sustainable. For more information, visit OneCPM.com.POSITION OVERVIEW (Job Summary):To manage essential purchasing functions related to ensuring compliance to delivery, quality, and customer focus for CPM. Handle the daily purchasing activities including but not limited to; negotiating, issuing purchase orders, expediting, material returns, tracking and reporting of materials and other tasks as assigned. This position plays a critical role to meet established customer due dates while meeting or beating budget.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:+ NoneESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:+ Purchase assigned material and/or services for CPM. Works with Purchasing Manager and other Buyers to utilize strategic suppliers when appropriate.+ Competitively source, negotiate and procure products and/or services including both inventory and non-inventory purchases under the guidance of supervision.+ Maintain the MRP/ERP system as related to the Procurement function.+ Review material shortage reports daily; expedite all anticipated material shortages and past dues with suppliers daily, and update supplier delivery dates within the ERP System.+ Communicate and maintain delivery compliance to ensure material arrives on or before (up to 3 days) the CPM required dates.+ At the direction of Supervisor, or at the request of others in the department, provide administrative support such as pulling Engineering drawings, making copies of key forms, creating/distributing communications to associates, etc.+ Adhere to CPM standardized processes and procedures and maintain reports as required.+ Monitor and provide clear communications to suppliers as to CPMs requirements and expectations for delivery, quality, customer support, and continuous improvement.+ Maintains procurement records such as items and/or services purchased costs, delivery performance, product/service quality and/or inventories.+ Maintain the highest ethical behavior while following CPM procedures, policies, work instructions and safety guidelines.+ Regularly communicate material issues that may impact Customer due dates with Customer Service, Project Managers and other team members.+ Regularly attend team meetings, to establish material needs and resolve material related problems.+ Adhere to Quality Management System processes with supplier approval and disciplinary procedures (NCRs). Track and dispose of discrepancies related to non-conforming vendor supplied material.+ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) include CPM On Time Delivery performance, Supplier On Time Delivery performance, Supplier Quality performance, Cost savings, Actual cost performance against budgeted cost, Inventory turns, and other KPIs that align with CPMs Vision and MissionESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:+ Understanding of procurement principles, theories and processes.+ Must be well organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks.+ Must be a team player.+ Must possess a high energy personality and excellent oral and written communication skills.+ A strong understanding of ERP systems.+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook.+ Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbal to our internal and external customers.Desirable+ Good understanding of what is required to support the purchasing function in an Engineered to Order environment.+ Experience in small volume or custom manufacturing environment.+ Experience in a fast-paced customer service focused company.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:+ High School Diploma and Associates Degree+ Must have 1 to 3 years experience in Supply Chain or Purchasing in a manufacturing environment.Desirable+ Bachelors degree in logistics and supply chain, business management, or related field.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:+ Must be able to lift to 25 lbs. (office related equipment)+ Prolonged periods of sitting+ Walking+ Talking, hearing, speakingADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.Powered by JazzHR
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