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Responsible for managing global supply chain and delivery of purchased product by ensuring that all goods are delivered on-time, of the highest quality level, and at the most competitive rate. Are You Looking To: · Support the development and implementation of direct materials strategy by aggressively managing direct commodities as assigned. · Responsible for timely planning of raw materials including forecast communications to suppliers (MRP, Min/max, VMI, KanBan). Prepare Purchase Orders and Request for Quotes, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions. · Drive supply base performance improvement by supporting the development and implementation of strategies to improve supply base on time delivery, reduce supplier lead times, optimize lot sizes and effectively manage overall procured component. · Solves supply gaps impacting manufacturing schedule achievement and/or customer part fulfillment by identifying alternate supply sources, scheduling changes, and/or facilitating expediting activities with supply base. · Evaluate supplier performance, communicate results, develop and implement strategies and tactics for improvement. · Work with Commodity Managers to implement sourcing initiatives and contract terms. · Communicate supplier lead-times, order minimums and multiples, and other related supplier issues with Materials and Production as needed. · Work with Engineering and Suppliers to resolve quality issues. · Resolve price discrepancies by negotiating with vendors. · Work with Supplier outside sales, inside sales, quality contacts, production, and upper management. Qualifications Basic Qualifications · A combination of education and experience will be considered. Bachelor’s degree or two-year degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field. Three years’ experience in procurement. Or a combination of education and experience. · Understanding of Supply Chain dynamics, including Operations, Procurement and Logistics and ERP. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Preferred Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Production/Operations Management, Business or Engineering. · Two years of experience in procurement, preferably in a manufacturing organization. · CPIM, ISM, APICS or Supply Chain certification. Work Opportunity Bel will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer Bel is an Equal Opportunity employer Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

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