Procurement Specialist

Procurement/Purchasing Specialist (Temporary)Reports to: Procurement ManagerLocation: DMG MORI Manufacturing, Davis, CAHours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM/ Core business hoursClassification: ExemptTravel: 0% - 5%This position has access to equipment and/or technology that is subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Hiring by DMG MORI must be made in compliance with applicable regulations.DMG MORI is one of the largest manufacturers of cutting machine tools and a manufacturer of CNC-controlled Lathes and Milling machines.

Products include machines, industrial services, software and energy solutions.The Procurement Specialist is tasked to manage suppliers effectively to procure parts ensuring quality, delivery and cost utilizing the MRP and strict data control.Essential Job Functions:Input and maintain supplier and part procurement information into MRP daily.Maintain production MRP/ERP data integrity to drive lean inventory optimization and minimize cost.Evaluate, select, and develop suppliers to meet strict quality, cost and delivery standards.Creating purchase orders and sending them to suppliers after confirming price, lead time, delivery dates.Delivery tracking and supplier capacity assessments daily to ensure on time production.Run analysis and report to all related people to keep production schedule on time.Develop suppliers and evaluate new suppliers.Creating reports and presentations related to procurement activities.Maintaining relationships with internal colleagues as well as domestic/international vendor relationshipsOther duties as assignedMinimum Requirements:Fluent in Japanese preferredMechanical/Electrical engineering background requiredVendor management experience specific to purchasing in a manufacturing or machine environment requiredProven negotiation skills with vendors requiredThorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and proceduresProfessional, effective verbal and written communication skillsStrong technical experiences with computers: Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and spreadsheets analysisWork Environment:Manufacturing environment (assembly, machining, quality control facility) at DMG MORI Manufacturing. Exposure to possible hazards may include noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated and manual machinery.Physical Demands :Frequent: sitting at desk utilizing computers and phones.Periodic: business travel (domestic/abroad), standing, walking, repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements.Occasional: bending, stooping, and lifting.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse screening.