Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000+ employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Responsible for source selection and procurement of products and services, secured at competitive cost, quality, and delivery levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards. Responsible for developing and maintaining supplier relationships consistent with Company policy and conduct annual supplier negotiations with all key suppliers

Responsible to ensure purchased materials are supplied in a proper time and that it will meet the delivery dates to minimize the risk of an inventory stock‑out or revenue impact

Monitor supplier performance to ensure proper feedback and corrective actions are in place to improve quality and delivery

Lead and coordinate procurement assignments for new product development and engineering changes

Responsible to drive and execute supplier savings projects (external and internal)

Support implementation of Global Commodity strategies

This role might require working with different sites within Nikkiso to identify opportunities to standardize and improve supply chain strategies and promote best practices across the business

Ability to lead/​co‑lead projects in cross functional teams to drive strategic sourcing in a global environment

Able to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Proficient in MS Office, Excel with excellent communications skills

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related technical area or equivalent work experience

Strong background in procurement and supply chain strategies that are consistent with Nikkiso ACD centrifugal and reciprocating pump products, and how they are manufactured for the cryogenic industry

Supply chain professional with 7+ years of experience in supply chain, production, and machine shop

Extensive knowledge of supplier development strategies (globally and domestic is preferred)

Extensive knowledge of material flow best practices in a production environment with high mix and low volume

Ability to lead and facilitate supplier negotiations and contract agreements

Experience working with global procurement teams, and will require periodic Teams meetings outside the normal business hours to accommodate global communications and interactions

Strong knowledge working with machining castings, forgings, and welding

Strong background in Operations/Supply Chain/Lean preferred

Project Planning / Project Management preferred

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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