Procurement Engineer

Komatsu America Corp.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Komatsu America Corp. is seeking a Purchasing/Materials professional in Peoria, IL to build and manage supplier relationships and ensure service parts support beyond manufacturing life cycle.

You will assess supplier performance, negotiate terms, and drive TCO analyses to optimize costs and quality while aligning with PMO requirements. Key duties include supplier negotiations, on-site assessments, and developing sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Business, Mechanical Engineering or 5–7 years’ experience in Purchasing or Materials Management.
• MBA and professional certifications are a plus.
• Knowledge of materials management and manufacturing processes.
• Professional level PC and ERP skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier negotiations relative to cost, quality, delivery performance and capacity commitments.
• Ensure technical equipment, raw materials, and specialized components meet exact specifications while staying on budget.
• Evaluate engineering drawings, BOMs, and product specifications and translate requirements into sourcing strategies and supplier solutions.
• Audit and qualify suppliers.
• Negotiate and implement long-term purchasing agreements.
• Conduct on-site supplier capability assessments.
• Provide high level expediting as necessary.
• Counsel poor performing suppliers and take corrective action.
• Manage projects from concept through implementation, tracking savings, milestones, risks, and stakeholder alignment.
• Conduct Total Cost of Ownership modeling, price analysis, and VA/VE.

Skills

Negotiation

ERP systems

Materials management

TCO modeling

Sourcing strategies

Vendor relationship

Education

B.S. in Business or Mechanical Engineering

MBA and certifications (a plus)

Tools

PC proficiency

ERP system usage

Job description

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Job Overview

To build and manage supplier relationships in order to meet or exceed Parts Division goals respective to costs, quality, availability and inventory. Work/collaborate with manufacturing plant personnel to ensure that the supply base understands the need for service parts support beyond manufacturing life cycle as well as the utilization of qualified/certified suppliers.

Scope

Assessing and matching supplier performance capabilities with PMO requirements, negotiating terms and conditions, measuring supplier effectiveness, taking corrective action measures, developing new suppliers and eliminating non-performing or redundant suppliers as allowed under the Corporate Quality Control process.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier negotiations relative to cost, quality, delivery performance and capacity commitments.
• Ensure technical equipment, raw materials, and specialized components meet exact specifications while staying on budget.
• Ability to evaluate engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), and product specifications and translate the engineering requirements into sourcing strategies and supplier solutions.
• Audit and qualify suppliers.
• Negotiate and implement long-term purchasing agreements where appropriate.
• Conduct on-site supplier capability assessments.
• Provide high level expediting as necessary.
• Counsel poor performing suppliers and take corrective action as required.
• Manage assigned projects from concept through implementation, tracking savings, milestones, risks, and stakeholder alignment.
• Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, price analysis, and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE).
• Ensure ethical and legal supplier relationships.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• B.S. in Business, Mechanical Engineering or 5 – 7 years’ experience in Purchasing or Materials Management. MBA and professional certifications are a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in materials management and manufacturing processes.
• Professional level PC and ERP skills.
• Effective total supply chain negotiator.
• Extreme sense of urgency.
• Results oriented and committed to delivering results on time, on budget.
• Knowledge and experience in Komatsu Way processes and principles a plus.
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 1-10 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Additional Information

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $78,500 - $98,100. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefitsLife insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com .

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Afferniative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.