Summary of Position:

Senior Procurement (Development) Specialist performs/manages many key duties in a plant including EO/4M Changes Management, Parts Development, Suppliers' Quality Issue, New Project Development process management and any other issues regarding Supply Chain Issues. Responsibility includes managing all the above for Development through Mass Production Stage.

EHS

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Meets company safety goals

Technical:

• Propose or Receipt of 4M/EO Changes and process all required activities

• Analyze parts quality issue, productivity improvement, part supply issue, cost reduction, parts localization and customers' request etc

• Check Cost information for parts change (Investment Cost, Increase/Decrease of unit price, etc.) if necessary

• Implement strategies in minimizing cost to maintain the company's forecasted budget

• New Parts Sample T/O and validate effectiveness

• EPI (Effective Part Information) tracking and management of production line implementation.

• Collect and evaluate countermeasure regarding suppliers' parts quality issue if necessary.

• Check effectiveness and F/Proof for Suppliers' countermeasure.

• Development status follow up from development stage to SOP level for new project.

• Suppliers' Development process/status check for new project or parts development.

• Daily/Weekly based Suppliers' inventory status check activities for prevention of part shortage.

• Analysis forecast and figure out potential risk of Suppliers' part shortage issue in advance

• Coordination with suppliers making sure all delivery schedules are met on a timely basis.

• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.

• Maintain files and keep all records.

• Establish and build a pleasant relationship with suppliers for future business dealings.

• Prepare a contingency plan.

Reporting:

• Reports to: Procurement Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Healthy Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off

Competency Requirements:

1. Confidentiality: Adheres to the upmost confidentiality; particularly in regards to handling employment/personal information. Works with the team to insure that all information from within the department is kept private.
2. Multitasking: Must possess the ability to change from one task to another in quick manner based on company needs
3. Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
4. Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action to address current or future problems. Proactively engages to solve issues verses simply thinking about future actions.
5. Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
6. Leads by Example: Sets a good example for peers to follow.
7. Integrity: Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments
8. Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer's needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
9. Organizational and Self Discipline: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
10. Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step by step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
11. Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
12. Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the "heart" of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
13. Team Work: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group effort
14. Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinion is always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

*Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described below 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.

• regularly required to talk and listen
• frequently required to sit, stand, bend at the knees and waist, and walk
• required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork
• required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder
• May be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• required to use close vision and be able to focus
• ability to work extended hours as needed
• ability to travel domestic US and/or international if needed

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience and specialization in Purchase Management.
• 6+ years' industry experience
• Understanding in shipping and logistics
• Experience in project planning and operations
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Good Multi-tasking skills

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or another related field or equivalent work experience.

Technical Skills Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Financial Management
• Business Acumen
• Detail oriented

This Position Description is intended as a summary of the job responsibilities for this particular position. HTGSS reserves the right to add, remove, and/or alter job responsibilities in whole or in part with or without notice. Additionally, all HTGSS team members are subject to all other HTGSS policies and procedures, including those set out in HTGSS's Team Member Handbook.

This Position Description is not a contract. Every Team Member's employment with HTGSS is voluntary and is subject to termination by the team member or HTGSS at will, with or without cause, and, with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this Position Description or HTGSS policies shall be interpreted to be in conflict or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of HTGSS team members.