Buyer
Asahi Kasei

Job Info

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At Asahi Kasei we believe anyone can buy equipment or build a facility. It is our diverse team members around the globe who will enable us to develop ideas and technologies and capture the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. We look for candidates with a fresh perspective, people with a wide variety of skills who are creative thinkers, enjoy challenges and are driven to excel.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS).

Company:
Celgard, LLC

Job Description:

General Duties of the Job:

• Accountable for executing/implementing plans/projects related to procurement objects in his/her region, and supporting the company defined strategy and tactical business plan.
  
• Understands and monitors spending trends (PPV), cost and markets drivers, potential synergies and purchasing leverages.
  
• Collaborate extensively with Site Manager, Quality, Manger Production Manager for new RM Approval and trials.
  
• Contribute to defining strategic objectives and tactics within the entire supply chain scope.
  
• Focus on developing suppliers in cost reduction programs, working capital reduction, quality improvement when relevant, delivery performance, and joint innovative projects.
  
• Focus on reducing risk and dependency exposure by developing alternative suppliers and wherever possible establishing dual sourcing.
  
• Define & ensure implementation of Purchasing Best Practices.
  
• Visit Polypore and Vendor sites as needed for project follow-up, support, review, best practice sharing, coaching & training, etc.
  
• Adhere to ethical principles and standards of purchasing.
  
• Ensure department and purchasing practices comply with all applicable safety regulatory and quality system requirements.
  

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent required. B.S. or B.A degree in Business, Logistics, Purchasing Materials Management, or related college degree preferred.
  
• 3 to 5 years purchasing or supply chain experience required. Experience supporting a manufacturing environment preferred.
  
• CPIM or CPSM certification a preferred.
  

Required Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office applications (i.e. MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook) required. Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
  
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) for internal and external customer/vendor interaction
  
• Negotiating skills
  
• Lean or Six Sigma experience
  
• Individual initiative, analytical skills, and a healthy sense of urgency
  

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We believe a diverse workforce is crucial to our growth as a global supplier of advanced materials. Asahi Kasei is an equal opportunity employer.

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