Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Order placement of raw materials, supplies, services and equipment.

• Management of open orders to expedite / push out as per production schedule requirements.

• Price negotiations.

• Supplier Development.

• Assist with inventory control and reduction plans for Raw Materials.

• Member of the new product development team representing Purchasing.

• Assist inventory control personnel to resolve inventory conflicts / discrepancies.

• Initiate and maintain purchasing parameters (safety stock, lead-times etc.) in SAP ERP system.

• Inter-company communications on material status as required.

• Acts as key contact for vendors.

• Reviews material requirements and orders as needed.

• Assists Engineering Department to procure materials not yet required by production.

• Assists Maintenance, Tooling as well as Production Department in purchasing auxiliary equipment, shop supplies, and other items as required.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience directly related to the job function.

• Must have deep understanding of Medical Devices Industry.

• Must have a minimum of 3-5 or more years' experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or another related field.

• SAP ERP/MRP experience is a Must.

• English fluency is a must. B2-C1 level required.

• Expertise in managing supplier contracts with key suppliers.

• Experience in working on technical products with engineering and new product development teams.

• Expertise with Lean Manufacturing, supplier partnerships and Just in Time (JIT) techniques such as Kanban.

• Proficiency in MS Office software applications.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills to communicate with all levels of Associates.

• Must be a strong team player and have strong influencing skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.

• Good organizational skills.

• Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.

• Accurate and attention to detail.

• Ability to assist and support others.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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