Supplier Cost Recovery (SCR) Administrator

Job Purpose

Facilitate the supplier cost recovery process by ensuring all necessary information is properly recorded and submitted to appropriate stakeholders.

Req ID

10020BR

City

Muncie

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Key Job Elements

• Collaborate with multiple teams to develop and implement SCR process to completion on thousands of documents step-by-step;
• Ensure production rework and opportunity costs are properly accounted, even when full information is unavailable;
• Collaborate closely with supplier quality engineers and quality inspectors regarding the specifics non-conformances as needed;
• Collaborate closely with buyers and suppliers regarding negotiation and settlement details;
• Follow up with action owners of the process to completion;
• Create purchase requisitions and orders for services and products for multiple locations;
• Communicate with external suppliers and buyers in a professional manner;
• Monitor metrics associated with job role responsibilities and action accordingly for improvement;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned;
• Travel as required.
  
  
  

Education / Training

• College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience is preferred.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Experience in purchasing and negotiation;
• Experience in quality and nonconformances
• Ability to estimate costs when little information is a available;
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to listen and communicate at all levels of the organization;
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supplies, and equipment;
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
• Analytical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organization, and time management skills;
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and specifications;
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP & LN;
• Experience with quality systems such as ETQ;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and be a flexible team player; ability to switch gears when something is needed immediately and return to follow up on other projects;
• Ability to travel when required.
  
  
  

Essential And Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – Position involves work in a manufacturing plant and office environment. Rare lifting;
• Motion – Position requires frequent walking, standard repetitive motions, hand/eye coordination associated with research and central office communications;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Frequent communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment – Position will typically be located in an office environment;
• Emotional Demands – Position is expected to work and cooperate as a part of a team in order to meet production requirements;
• Safety – Position is primarily limited to general office safety and travel requirements.
  
  
  

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a SCR Administrator.

Summary Pay Range:

$56,135.00 to $106,440.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail Services.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. EEO Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
  
  
  

Job Category

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing

PRS Facility Location

EMD Muncie, IN Locomotive - 462