Strategic Procurement & IT Coordinator

TAIHO MANUFACTURING OF TENNESSEE LL; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TAIHO MANUFACTURING OF TENNESSEE LL is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead supplier negotiations, manage raw materials inventory, and implement JIT processes. The role also covers supplier evaluations, policy compliance, and IT-related responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will have a BS degree and at least 3 years in procurement, with IT system familiarity and strong communication skills to interact across all organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to communicate with individuals at all levels both inside and outside for the organization.
• Some experience with training is preferred.
• Basic computer skills required to include Word, Excel, Power Point, and others as necessary to job function

Responsibilities

• Supports parent company in negotiation of required service levels, quality requirements, and cost objectives on raw materials, components and services
• Develops and maintains measurement tools and criteria to evaluate supplier performance
• Support methods and procedures to find and evaluate alternate sources of supply
• Responsible for the procurement and inventory of raw materials and components at an acceptable level to maintain the service level required for JIT manufacturing. Develop and implement supplier pull systems to support this requirement
• Provide assistance and act as liaison in obtaining supplier provided technical support as requested
• Manages and conducts “Supplier Evaluations" as required
• Manages all Federal and State required reporting for the facility
• Manages IT systems, cyber security, employee accounts and backup system
• Tasks and documented procedures applicable to responsibilities are included within the job specific skill assessment evaluation

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal communication

Training experience

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP/Purchasing systems

Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Job description

TAIHO MANUFACTURING OF TENNESSEE LL is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead supplier negotiations, manage raw materials inventory, and implement JIT processes. The role also covers supplier evaluations, policy compliance, and IT-related responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will have a BS degree and at least 3 years in procurement, with IT system familiarity and strong communication skills to interact across all organizational levels.