In this role you will be managing global factories, monitoring supplier performance, and driving process improvement within the commodity team to ensure operational excellence and on-time delivery of critical materials.
Seeking a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field and at least five years of experience managing global factories and various commodities, who possesses excellent communication skills, a demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Macros, Pivot Tables, Data Lookup) and ERP systems like SAP, with the flexibility for up to 10% travel.
- 1 year contract
- On-site 3 days per week & remote 2 days
location: Tualatin, Oregon
job type: Contract
salary: $50 - 65 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor material flow through the production cycle, including planning and scheduling, to determine required material purchases.
- Develop and track supplier performance metrics, conduct regular performance and quality evaluations, and assess risks associated with the preferred supply base.
- Drive continuous process improvement by deploying and developing best practices in procurement, inventory control (e.g., JIT, Kanban, min/max), and manufacturing strategies.
- Establish and monitor goals with suppliers to ensure material delivery meets forecasted demand.
- Represent supplier business management on cross-functional commodity teams to address supply challenges and satisfy internal and external customer needs.
- Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to resolve complex technical and delivery issues, ensuring the on-time delivery of critical materials.
- Develop technical documentation, including presentations, white papers, and process flow charts, to support continuous process improvement projects.
- Work with suppliers to monitor product costs, prevent negative Purchase Price Variance (PPV), and support cost reduction efforts.
- Drive improvements in supplier manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and on-time delivery performance.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
