NSK · 11 hours ago
Purchasing Manager
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNSK is a global manufacturer of ball and roller bearings, linear motion technology, automotive components and steering systems. The Purchasing Manager will manage the NSK Purchasing Team to achieve financial, quality, safety, and warranty objectives while leading various departmental managers and ensuring alignment with other functional areas.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Support SAP launch activities for Procurement
Interface with SAP cross functional team
Develop SAP implementation plan and readiness tracking
Prepare SAP monthly reports, including monthly development plan vs actual and readiness tracking
Prepare transition from Oracle to SAP systems - S4 Hana & Ariba
Manage SAP training for Procurement direct and indirect buyers
Manage SAP training for Suppliers
Lead all SAP issue resolutions internally and externally as they pertain to SAP
Identifies and develops key talent and appropriately manage team members to ensure success of all individuals in the department
Manages the tactical operations of the materials management, purchasing functions, and others as assigned
Collaborates with inventory management team to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory planning
Liaises with counterparts in other functional areas such as Sales, Product Management, Program Management, Engineering, and the Warehouse to ensure alignment of activities and objectives
Identifies vendor opportunities and challenges, and partners with the product management team to ensure appropriate resolution
Leads contract discussions, negotiations, and implementation with cross functional team
Leads/supports innovation and Carbon Neutrality/Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
This position will require 10-20% travel. Travel can include visits to our facilities and to suppliers
Qualification
Required
This job requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field
8-10 years of position-related experience
SAP experience required
Management experience is required
Benefits
Generous vacation and holidays
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Account
Matching 401(k)
Bonus Plan
Company
NSK
Established over 100 years ago, NSK (Nippon Seiko Kabushiki Kaisha) is a Japanese-listed company that has evolved from a regional ball bearing supplier to a roller bearing specialist and automotive supplier with a global market presence.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Parsons
President and CEO
Linda Amstutz
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
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