Job Title

NPD Procurement Project Specialist

Job Category

Supply Chain Management

Job Description

Procurement Project Specialist

Put a LIFT in Your Career! Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Procurement Project Specialist in our Counterbalance Development Center (CBDC) located in the Portland, Oregon area. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally under the Hyster and Yale brand names. We are one of the global leaders in the Material Handling industry and have been building relationships and partnering with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 90 years.

HYMH is looking for an energetic individual who is well suited to work in a dynamic team environment where they would be required to work effectively with individuals with a broad range of responsibilities and who will have a positive influence on the organization and the success of our future products.  Join our team as we take HYMH to the next level.

This individual will provide CBDC staff level purchasing, research, and support services. The specialist in this position will focus on product design and development processes.

Duties include:

Support engineering and procurement prototype sourcing and orderingSupport shop activities including MRO/supply replenishment, special orders, and 5S initiativesEvaluate suppliers, including local fabrication and machine shops, for competence and ability to meet CBDC development schedulesMaintain a level of technical competence which will enable strategic evaluation of engineering, manufacturing, and quality systems of suppliers

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong understanding of, and comfort with, mechanical and fabrication principles and practicesTwo years minimum experience in business procurement, industrial experience preferredGeneral understanding of engineering drawingsFamiliar with purchase orders and data entry processes in SRM/SAPSkill in negotiating and communicating with suppliers and internal customers e.g., engineers, mechanics, and techniciansAbility to keep multiple projects moving simultaneouslySkilled user of Microsoft Office productsStrong verbal and written communication skills requiredValid Driver’s LicenseAbility to lift 40 pounds

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.
 

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

Primary Location

HY US Portland, OR

Address

4000 NE Blue Lake Road

Zip Code

97024-8710

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled