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Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/10/2025
Job Description

  • Perform supply and demand analysis of Supplier Managed Stock (SMS).
  • Inventory control and cycle counting duties will be required.
  • Obtain supplier quotations as needed in an acceptable time frame to support customer requirements, for assigned commodities.
  • Procure purchased components, MRO, equipment, services and general office equipment needs in support of the internal/external customer’s requirements, controlling costs.
  • Assure all purchase requisitions received comply with company policy.
  • Negotiate unit prices, terms, and delivery dates as required, for assigned commodities.
  • Support in achieving annual cost savings goals for Purchasing and TSS Fort Wayne.
  • Place and maintain purchase orders in J.D. Edwards. Verifying compliance of purchase limits to TSS Fort Wayne’s Financial Limits of Authority, as required.
  • Maintain PO files, as required by TSS Record Retention Policy.
  • Communicate changes in supplier requirements to assigned commodity suppliers.
  • Notify assigned suppliers when CAR’s are issued, obtain RMA’s, and coordinate the return and replacement of material as required. Ensure supplier corrective action responses are received timely in compliance to Qualtrax guidelines.
  • Work together with Product Manager and Document Control to issue bi-annual Supplier performance Report Cards to vendors.
  • Work together with Product Manager and Part Setup Team to improve first time through and streamlining of information.
  • Perform back up duties as necessary for Finance Manager.
  • Participate in, and continuously improve, the facility’s certification programs (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, AS9100D, etc.) to achieve plant goals and objectives.

Competencies

  • Ethical conduct is essential (Integrity)
  • Demonstrates problem solving skills by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner; Develops alternate solutions when appropriate (Business Strategy)
  • Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and gets clarification. Writes clearly and informatively. (Effective Business Management)

Required Education And Experience

  • Must have minimum of Associate’s degree in business or equivalent, or two year progressive experience in planning or purchasing.

Preferred Education And Experience

  • Experience with J.D. Edwards ERP a plus.
  • Inventory experience helpful.
  • Required knowledge of shop arithmetic.
  • Neatness and accuracy a must.
  • Must be able to understand and follow instructions and procedures.
  • Proficient in M.S. Office

Responsibilities May Include

  • Be familiar with critical environmental aspects for assigned areas of responsibility and respond accordingly based on the Aspects and Impacts Matrix, procedures and/or training.

Equipment/Machines/Tools Utilized

  • Personal computers and associated software programs (Microsoft Office, JDE, etc.).
  • General office equipment

Application

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Last Application Date 5/11/2025

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.

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