Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Optimization (MRO)

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family atmosphere

Global Atlas Copco connection

Career development opportunities

Learning culture of the company

Competitive benefits

Job summary

ISRA Vision US, based in Plymouth, MI, is seeking a procurement professional to purchase MRO supplies and manufacturing commodities for internal use or resale. You will select top suppliers, run KPI reports, and bid materials through RFPs/RFIs/RFQs while negotiating favorable contracts to ensure timely delivery.

Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to reduce the supplier base and drive continuous cost savings.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze data and recognize cost implications for the business.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of an organization.
• Strong communication skills in a technical environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications to support sourcing activities.
• Familiarity with CAD systems to facilitate collaboration with engineering and R&D.
• Curious mindset, continuously learning and seeking better methods.
• Positive and proactive approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Purchase MRO supplies and production commodities for manufacturing, engineering for internal use or resale.
• Select world class suppliers and manage performance with quarterly KPI reporting.
• Competitively quote and market test material (RFP, RFI, RFQ) on a rotating basis by commodity.
• Develop contracts and release strategies for consistent and timely supply of material.
• Understand the impact of material costs on inventory and business profitability.
• Understand Kanban and vendor managed inventories.
• Ensure on-time deliveries for engineering and manufacturing needs.
• Negotiate with suppliers for cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinate supplier on-site visits as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop commodity strategies that reduce supply base and improve supplier relations.
• Aim for cost savings equal to 3% of total spend.
• Improve material controller inventory turns through delivery frequency or other effective methods.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Reading drawings & GD&T

CAD systems

Negotiation & cost focus

Problem solving

Education

Four-year degree (business or related)

Associates degree with experience

Tools

CAD software

GD&T interpretation

Job description

ISRA Vision US, based in Plymouth, MI, is seeking a procurement professional to purchase MRO supplies and manufacturing commodities for internal use or resale. You will select top suppliers, run KPI reports, and bid materials through RFPs/RFIs/RFQs while negotiating favorable contracts to ensure timely delivery.

Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to reduce the supplier base and drive continuous cost savings.