Primary Objective:

　　Follow and assist with maintaining compliance to all PCB procedures including but not limited to purchasing related under ISO 9001-2000, ATEX, AS9100, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and RoHs/REACH.

　　Manages raw material items assigned in the business system, requested via KanBan signal or approved Requisition for BOM, MRO items and services as required. Responsible for supplier management that will include but not limited to clear communications of PO requirements and applicable policies and procedures. Has the authority to commit company funds for goods and services with approved Purchase Orders in accordance with the PCB Delegation of Authority.

　　Major Areas of Accountability

　　Promotes teamwork, cooperation and commitment to “Total Customer Satisfaction” among team members.Duties include the following and special projects as assigned:

　　As assigned, procure materials and services that conform to requirements of drawings / specifications, quality, delivery date and special customer requirements.

　　Maintain business system data to ensure accurate buy signals are received, information is credible. Includes but is not limited to: Supplier record, Item record (lead times, order minimums/multiples, etc.) and Vendor Contract files, purchase orders and cross-plant transfer orders.

　　Perform work in accordance with the Purchasing Standard Work User Guide.

　　Manage issues and opportunities related to the supplier, specifications, pricing, carrier, quality, internal end user, freight terms, duties and tariffs, payment terms etc.

　　Identify cost reduction opportunities including but not limited to

　　Competitive bidding between approved suppliers,

　　Value engineering projects

　　Lead time reduction

　　Supplier inventory holding levels /VMI arrangements

　　Maximum liability PO’s/agreements.

　　Ensure on time delivery of released purchase orders by proactively monitoring and communicating expected deliveries to suppliers, maintaining Promise and Due Dates in the business system. Communicate immediately to internal customers when a Due Date is not going to be met and work to resolve the Item’s availability with appropriate urgency.

　　Identify raw material items that are single/sole sourced, made in single manufacturing plant and/or where continuity of supply is at risk should a catastrophic/political event occur in the supply chain of the Item and develop action plans/risk mitigation plans to address.

　　Supplier management; develop existing and identify new suppliers for the purpose of ensuring a continual flow of materials that conform to PCB requirements. Ensure that all new suppliers are on boarded per the supplier qualification process.

　　When appropriate visit current and candidate supplier facilities to learn of their capabilities, technologies, processing, quality systems and overall operations to improve PCB’s working knowledge of the supplier to be factored into sourcing decisions.

　　Participate in the management of the Supplier Scorecard program. This includes communicating supplier ratings and administering the supplier corrective action for those suppliers rated as unacceptable, recognizing suppliers who achieve excellence in their rating.

　　Additional Requirements

　　Work to gain consensus in a professional manner with internal and external colleagues.

　　Where applicable, pursues, researches and presents justification for additional education and training through company-sponsored and external programs.

　　Conducts all business transactions in a professional manner while maintaining the highest ethical standards in accordance with company policy.

　　Entrepreneur spirit/High Business Acumen

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Education

　　Bachelor’s degree or A.A.S. degree with relevant experience

　　Experience

　　Other

　　Three to five years purchasing experience in a related manufacturing environment. Knowledge of ERP, MRP, ISO 9001, AS9100, ATEX. Good analytical, computer, communication and negotiation skills.

　　Good mechanical aptitude, able to read / interpret a wide range of drawings and

　　possess direct buying experience in a broad range of commodities.

　　PCB is involved in the development of technology controlled by the

　　International Traffic in Arms Regulations. For the purpose of our compliance

　　with U.S. Export Control laws, U.S. citizenship or permanent resident/green

　　card is required.

　　Travel

　　Requirements As needed

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education

　　Bachelor’s degree or A.A.S. degree with relevant experience

　　Experience

　　Three to five years purchasing experience in a related manufacturing environment. Knowledge of ERP, MRP, ISO 9001, AS9100, ATEX. Good analytical, computer, communication and negotiation skills.

　　Physical Demands (U.S. only)

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

　　International Traffic in Arms Regulations

　　This position requires access to “controlled technology” as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730 et. seq.) and “technical data” as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R, Chapter 1, Subchapter M). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work.

　　Equal Employment Statement

　　PCB Piezotronics is an equal opportunity employer and as such takes affirmative steps to safeguard employees and applicants from discrimination on the basis of protected class status, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, political affiliation, or any other impermissible basis.

　　Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement