This is a position in Milgard Support Center managing PVC compounds, outsourced vinyl extrusion purchases, microingredients, indirect sourcing and any other commodities as assigned for multiple MITER manufacturing locations, reporting to a MITER Support Center Director of Strategic Sourcing. The primary focus of the position is to plan, organize and manage strategic activities surrounding the acquisition of assigned categories for MITER. This person will work closely with location supply chain, materials, production and quality teams to achieve low costs and continuous quality improvement, along with delivery and lead time performance improvement.
Pay Range: 90k - 113K, depending on experience
Responsibilities could also include planning for and executing the procurement of direct material required to support production at several remote production facilities for one or more specific commodities, ensuring an extremely high service level to the production floor while minimizing inventory levels.
Responsibilities include
Develop and implement global sourcing plans and strategies for the assigned categories Build strong relationships with the MITER, Mi, and Milgard Support Centers and production locations leadership and procurement personnel as well as within supplier-partner organizations Evaluate the current supplier base: examine the breadth and depth, specialization, unique capabilities, redundancy, quality standards, and potential opportunities for cost reductions Collaborate negotiation process including specification of service, quality, pricing and terms and conditions for assigned goods and services from supplier-partners Development, review and implementation of contracts Monitor MITER performance as well as the performance of supplier partners and initiate corrective action as necessary Insure appropriate resources at MITER locations are aligned, deployed, and operating in accordance with the business strategy to achieve the targeted results Provide timely communications and data regarding supplier-partners and key issues Execute the tactical purchasing functions needed to support MITER production facilities for one or more commodities Monitor the inventory level for assigned commodities, balancing a high level of customer service with a responsible inventory level For the assigned commodities, assume ownership of the relationship between the supplier-partner and MITER; managing quality issues, helping support new product introductions, scheduling business reviews, and owning the overall communication flow with assigned supplier-partners Evaluate usage patterns at the locations together with sales forecast information to establish reorder point levels; calculate and provide forecast information to supplier-partners as needed Work across a matrix organization, providing customer service to MITER locations while ensuring they support Support Center purchasing initiatives and decisions Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical behavior in all interactions with MITER personnel and external suppliers
Qualifications
Our benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness for you and your eligible spouse/dependents. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. Our medical plans include a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) option to help you save on healthcare costs. Below is a list of benefits you will enjoy while working with our company.
• Medical plans with HRA or HSA options
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off (PTO), including Vacation, Personal, and eight paid Holidays
• 401k retirement plan with company match
MITER Brands is an equal opportunity employer. MI Windows and Doors does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.
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