Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

Buyer III

LocationSanta Ana, CA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$75,000-$100,000

About This Job


Company Overview:

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.

Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as – 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.


Job Overview:

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. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and physical demands required.

This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Santa Ana, CA.


Responsibilities:

This role is primary responsible for strategic and tactical global sourcing ($10M+ spend), as well as managing the metal castings/forgings, machined components, and metal fabrication commodities
Responsible for supporting and co-leading the procurement strategies for different commodities with the support of the supply chain materials manager
Responsible for developing and maintaining supplier relationships and conduct annual supplier negotiations with top ten 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 assure proper feedback and corrective actions are in place to improve quality and delivery
Responsible for monitoring inventory levels to ensure that adequate supplies of products are always available
Ability to manage multiple suppliers & commodities to ensure ongoing supply and appropriate pricing are met
Lead and coordinate procurement assignments for new product development and engineering changes
Manage capabilities of existing and future supply base to ensure they meet the needs of our business
Responsible to drive and execute supplier savings projects (external and internal)
Implementation and continuous improvement of standardization activities
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
Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

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


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 20+ years of experience in supply chain, production, and machine shop
Extensive knowledge in supplier development strategies (globally and domestic is preferred)
Extensive knowledge of material flow best practices in a production environment high mix and low volume
Ability to lead and facilitate supplier negotiations and contract agreements
Experience working with global procurement teams
Strong knowledge working with machining castings, forgings, and welding
Strong knowledge in Machining and Fabrication – Bronze alloy, aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel
Strong background in Operations/Supply Chain/Lean preferred
Experience implementing ERP systems preferred
Hands-on experience with Problem Solving / Lean Manufacturing preferred
Project Planning / Project Management preferred


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain good supplier and vendor relationships
Expertise in problem-solving working with internal and external teams
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
Demonstrates excellence in interpersonal skills - verbal and written communication, self-starter, positive make-it-happen attitude, team player


Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000


EEOC Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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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