Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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Job description:

The Power Technique Service Division (PTS) is the aftermarket / service division in the Power Technique Business Area of Atlas Copco. It provides a complete range of aftermarket services with the aim to maximize customers’ productivity and focuses on supply of spare parts and professional service for the Power Technique equipment. This position will report to PTS Purchaser Team Lead in Rock Hill - SC

Main responsibilities:

• Continuously reduce working capital tied-up by working actively with suppliers on the supplier excellence program: cutting supplier lead-times and lot sizes - and at same time boost inbound delivery performance towards our Service Centers.
• Responsible for assigned direct purchasing commodities and driving strategic sourcing exercises that fulfill company goals and needs in a cost-effective way.
• Provide fast and accurate Master Data Updates to our Service Centers at all times.
• Assure accurate and pro-active communication between our suppliers and Service Centers.
• Pro-actively be involved in phase-in and phase-out projects related to products developed in the product company / division you are located.
• Represent PTS in project-teams linked to new product introduction projects for PT.
• Assist in the SPP (spare parts proposal) process for the US and work together with the product company and divisional teams to ensure correct spare parts setup for new machines.
• Work hand in hand with our Product Company Purchasing & Service Center teams to ensure our common AC goals are met.
• Actively support our Regional/Global Service Centers to assure highest availability of spare parts and consumables to our worldwide customers.
• Responsible for follow-up on corrective actions for quality supplier issues.
• Take clear ownership for PTS for all purchasing & logistics related issues linked to the PC/Division.
• Assure that our supplier base fulfills the corporate governance standards of the AC Group, including environmental and ethical standards, described in the business code of practice.
• Support localization projects within the US market.
• Report on monthly basis the progress and achievements with clear quantified benefits.
  
  
  

What you can expect from us?

• We offer amazing medical insurance benefits, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Programs, gym membership reimbursement, rewards for wellness checkups, and many more unbeatable benefits
• We have a generous vacation and paid holiday schedule
• You'll work in a state-of-the-art facility where you enjoy what you do
• We’ll pay you one thousand five hundred dollars every time you refer a friend or family member that gets hired
• We offer educational assistance
• We have a self-service food market in our breakroom
• Our employees stay and grow within the company
  
  
  

Who we are:

Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. Customers benefit from our innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction equipment, power tools and assembly systems.
We at Atlas Copco believe that there is always a better way. This spirit drives us to provide leading-edge technology, innovative and sustainable products, as well as best in best-in-class service to our customers around the globe.
That’s where you come in – we believe our people make it happen. We provide a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible work environment along with competitive compensation and comprehensive wellness & benefits programs.
Who We Are – Atlas Copco Power Technique

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Power Technique North America LLC (PTNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: PTNA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at PTNA are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. PTNA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PTNA encourages applicants of all ages.
Accessibility Notice: If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: [email protected] or call 973-397-3400. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

What we expect of you?

Experience requirements:

• Commercial and/or technical experience within a purchasing/service organization
• Technical knowledge of construction equipment and/or business practices is a benefit
• Good knowledge and understanding of business systems SAP, BPCS, etc. is a plus
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage supplier relationships, which includes relationship building, tracking performance and development
• Experienced with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Passport required
  
  
  

Knowledge:

• Dynamic and motivated
• Positive attitude
• Strong team player
• Able to work independently
• Very customer and result oriented
• Persuasive
• Good communication, negotiating and analyzing skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities
  
  
  

Educational requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics or Engineering or equivalent through experience

Additional information:

Frequent Travel Required - The position will be based in Rock Hill, SC but frequent presence in the Service Center in Charlotte is required. Also, supplier visits are a requirement and some international travel.

City

Rock Hill

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