DRiV Incorporated · 5 days ago
Purchasing Lead
Maryville, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expDRiV Incorporated is part of Tenneco, a company known for setting industry standards in the transportation sector. The Plant Purchasing Lead will oversee day-to-day purchasing activities, ensuring continuity of supply while managing supplier relationships and resolving issues that may impact delivery and quality.
AutomotiveManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for the entirety of the applicable supply base and for internal parties that rely on the purchasing team
Resolve and/or escalate supplier issues that are impacting or have the potential to impact delivery timing, product quality and/or product cost
Interface with and facilitate communication amongst Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, Product Management, Finance and/or the supply base, as needed (e.g., during crisis management)
Manage A/P issue escalation and resolution, including root-cause analysis, through interaction with the A/P team, such that supplier payments are made timely and credit hold is avoided
Track and report monthly Material Cost Savings (MCS) through coordination with the plant accounting team
Maintain vendor contracts in SAP and other key fields related to the Vendor of Record (VOR)
Act as the back-up to the PPL for Los Reyes
Qualification
Required
Must be fluent in English and able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Solid computer skills with a thorough knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated experience working both independently and in a team-oriented environment
Demonstrated ability to build strong external and internal relationships; deliver solutions that gain the confidence of stakeholders and team members
Ability to effectively prioritize, organize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Ability to travel to suppliers, domestically or internationally, and to other DRiV facilities. Travel requirements are flexible, though will not typically exceed 1-2 weeks per month
1-3 years of experience in Purchasing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance or any role with comparable requirements to those described above
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting or Economics
Company
DRiV Incorporated
DRiV, a Tenneco company, includes 31 of the best known and respected aftermarket brands, including 14 brands 100 years or older.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Greg Anderson
CFO
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