Supply Chain Management jobs in United States

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

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Key Job Responsibilities

• Sourcing of goods and services as per specified requirement using tactical sourcing method.
• Following a three-quote system and an adjudication process for all purchases.
• Converting purchase requisition to purchase orders, in line with procure to pay process.
• Managing queries related to procure to pay process.
• Ensure all outstanding orders are followed up on and closed off the system where applicable.
• Executing end-to-end Open Tender and RFI processes.
• Setting up Contracts /Service Level Agreements with selected suppliers and managing contract register accordingly.
• Price adjustment implementation according to Komatsu policies and procedures.
• Maintaining SAP pricing and sourcing master data according to the implemented sourcing strategies.
• Implementing and improving sourcing strategies to ensure cost and continuous improvement.
• Identifying savings opportunities and prepare monthly savings report.
• Ensuring that the procurement of goods and services is consistent with the procurement policy and business requirements.
• Developing and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships with internal customers, external customers, colleagues, and management.
• Implementing Localization Strategies and report to relevant internal and external structures on localization; and
• Identifying process improvements and aligning processes with Procurement Policy.
• Ensuring the procurement of goods and services is consistent with the procurement policy and business requirements.
• Developing and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships with internal customers, external customers, colleagues, and management.
• Identifying process improvements and align processes with Procurement Policy and governance; and
• Performing any other work delegated/assigned within Indirect Procurement and reporting as necessary.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Must have a Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management or at least NQF level 6 qualification.
• 3-5 years’ experience in procurement of industrial commodities in a Manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of vendor on-boarding procedures and material master data related requests.
• Must have proven experience in executing projects as required and support internal customers.
• Must have working knowledge of contracts, RFx and BBBEE.
• Must have SAP R/3 experience; and be computer literate in MS Office suit. and
• Must have driver’s license and own reliable transport.
  
  

Additional Information

• Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and commercially minded .
• Must have excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines, and
• Must be willing to travel to different mine sites when required.
  
  

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Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/ .

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EEO Statement

Applicants whose skills, competencies, and experience best match the above requirements will be invited for an interview.

Closind date : 28 May 2025

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