Strategic Global Purchasing Lead

Lithion Battery Inc.; Henderson, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithion Battery Inc. in Henderson, NV seeks a Senior Purchasing Agent to oversee procurement of raw materials, components and services, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings.

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you will manage supplier performance, collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams, and ensure compliance with laws and policies while traveling up to 25%. This full-time role requires a BS in business or engineering and 5+ years of international purchasing

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate or GED.
• BS in Business Administration or Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years' experience as an international purchasing agent.
• Experience with PCBAs and electrical components is desired.
• Strong experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates, re-negotiates and administers contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives
• Leads the evaluation and monitoring of contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine needs for changes
• Leverages vendors/subcontracts across multiple procurements to create costs savings to projects
• Maintains all relevant purchasing data of goods in the ERP
• Analyzes price proposals and other financial data to determine reasonable prices for goods and services
• Balances cost and quality to procure the best quality of goods or services for the lowest price in adequate amounts
• Actively develop schedules and performance plans to meet customer and Company goals and objectives
• Monitors and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and policies regarding the purchase of goods and services
• Collaborates with internal departments (estimating, purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, quality and shipping) to communicate customer requirements
• Collaborates with a worldwide network of suppliers and vendors
• Performs other duties outside their scope of work as assigned and required

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Lithion Battery Inc. in Henderson, NV seeks a Senior Purchasing Agent to oversee procurement of raw materials, components and services, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings.

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you will manage supplier performance, collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams, and ensure compliance with laws and policies while traveling up to 25%. This full-time role requires a BS in business or engineering and 5+ years of international purchasing