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- Employer
- Doosan Bobcat North America
- Location
- West Fargo, ND
- Salary
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- Industry
- Manufacturing and Production
- Role
- Administrative
- Job Type
- Long-Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Job Information
Represent the Sourcing organization on all projects. Manage and support the procurement of materials during the product development phase. Support all supplier and costing quoting processes in support of Strategic Sourcing.
Role & Responsibility
Supplier Management
- This individual may be asked to manage assigned commodities.
- Develop and implement supply strategies to achieve ongoing cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
NPD
- Update production cost estimates and quotes as received.
- Assist Accounting with project cost roll-ups.
- Issue RFQ’s and load the appropriate quotes as directed by the Commodity Managers.
- Perform routine quote file maintenance.
- Insure early and ongoing supplier and procurement involvement in the NPD process.
- Build strong value adding relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and cross-functional departments.
- Supply forecasts and schedules to suppliers as required.
- Responsibility to assist planning in minimizing inventory and moving toward the most cost effective, triggered release of material.
- Purchase goods and services under well-defined specifications and standards and within authorized ceiling.
- Obtain approvals for purchases beyond personal authorization ceiling.
- Enter, print, and review purchase orders for accuracy.
- Maintain accuracy of purchase orders on system (delivery date, price, print revisions, etc.).
- Perform procurement follow-up and evaluate supplier conformance with terms of the purchase agreement and generate related reports.
- Work closely with Strategic Buyer and Material Planners, providing information and solving problems.
- Advise Purchasing Manager or Strategic Buyer of any potential major supplier problems that could adversely affect the supply of components.
- Assist in maintaining data integrity in all purchasing files.
- Assist Strategic Buyers in developing cost standards.
Job Requirement
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred. Equivalent education and/or experience allowed.
- 0>2 years experience.
- Ability to assess the economic impacts of supplier tooling costs, lead times, and unit costs.
- PC Skills, Excel, Oracle, Power Point.
- Must demonstrate a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Less than 10% travel required.
The world-renowned brands that make up Doosan Bobcat produce industry-leading compact and heavy construction equipment, attachments, air compressors, lighting systems, generators and articulated dump trucks. Doosan Bobcat is a part of the Doosan Group, which employs 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide. With people at the core of who we are, we believe the growth of our people will lead to the continued growth and success of our world-class company. Our team of dedicated employees is the backbone that allows us to provide construction equipment solutions that help our customers build the world of tomorrow. Wherever you find us, you’ll hear the sounds of progress, see the results of our people and feel the rhythm of transformation in everything we do.
Doosan is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation in the application process or who need assistance accessing the information on this website should call 701-476-4263.
Nearest Major Market: Fargo
Company
Our people power our progress. Keeping our company moving forward means empowering employees with opportunities to grow and the resources necessary to be happy, healthy and productive. That’s why we offer our people a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Here, you’ll enjoy full health coverage, paid time off, income protection, employee discounts on certain consumer goods, tuition reimbursement and more.
How do different cultures play a part in your organization?
Our North American headquarters is located in North Dakota, where we started the compact equipment industry. But our locations span the entire globe – dealers, manufacturing facilities and corporate offices – where innovation is driven forward worldwide. To continue expanding our reach, we’ve opened the Global Collaboration Center in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.
What skills, education, and experiences does your ideal candidate(s) have?
•Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
•These are entry level opportunities
•Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly. Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements. Must possess the ability to read build sheets and blueprints.
•The ability to communicate with supervisors and fellow workers in both written and verbal forms at a level normally acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED is required.
•Job specific skills, techniques and safe work and equipment operating practices are learned through on-the-job and classroom training. General instructions are given on recurring duties, operations and assignments; detailed instructions are given on new duties, operations and assignments.
How would you describe the company leadership/team management? Our employees are the driving force behind our brand. We cultivate an environment where they feel valued and build their career while working for an industry leader. Career opportunities include positions in our corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. We also have a highly-competitive internship and co-op program. Your opportunity to contribute to the future of the compact equipment industry is right here.
Where do you see the company/organization in the upcoming years? https://www.bobcat.com/company-info/next-is-now
What do you feel candidates need to know about the company before applying?
Our success is powered by our people. Plain and simple. Their dedication and passion for empowering customers to accomplish more is what drives our continued industry leadership. Our integrated, global team of employees and dedicated dealers work together to deliver the best products and services; making lives, businesses and communities better and stronger.
Bobcat Company is both an employer and partner of choice, and we pride ourselves in attracting, retaining and developing top-tier talent and dealers to drive our mission forward.
- Website
- https://www.bobcat.com/na/en/company/careers
- Location
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North Dakota
United States
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