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Buyer-Garlock Sealing Prods., Wheatridge, CO

GENERAL NATURE OF JOB:

To manage and develop a supply chain capable of meeting the Companies needs.   To procure raw materials, services, contracting activities, expense items and other goods or services as required by the Company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Establish supply systems for operations that support operational objectives.                                         
2. Negotiate pricing and other commercial terms with Garlock suppliers.                                                  
3. Investigate local, national and global market conditions and suggest supply options for goods and services.                                                                                                                                                     
4. Develop a waste-free supply method that minimizes total cost of ownership.                                       
5. Negotiate Year/Year cost savings according to the savings targets established by the Company.                                                                                                                                                   
6. Document progress in all cost and performance transactions of the supply base.                                   
7. Create necessary contract, purchase orders and agreements as necessary.                                              
8. Seek and suggest cost savings measures.                                                                                                 
9. Assist operations personnel in resolving any supply chain issues.                                                              
10. Review supplier sites as necessary.                                                                                                          
11. Assist other Garlock sites as needed.           

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Responsible for maintaining controls related to Sarbanes-Oxley.

 JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

1.     Three years experience in supply chain position with responsibility for negotiation and supply chain logistics

2.     Computer skills including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook. Oracle experience beneficial.

3.     Strong skills in negotiations and spoken and written communication.

4.     Understanding of Lean concepts and their application to a supply chain.

5.     Basic knowledge of statistics and a strong math aptitude.

6.     Strong project management skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:            Office setting. Some travel required.

REPORTS TO:          Supply Chain Manager          

Send resume to:

Maricarmen Bickham

Director of Human Resources- Americas West Garlock Sealing Products An EnPro Industries Company

Office: 713-391-2809

Cell: 713-854-1325

Fax: 713-583-6720