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At ARaymond, we create cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the machines and products that keep the world moving.

Founded in Grenoble in 1865, and still headquartered in the city to this day, we’re a family-run business with a proud history of innovation – including the invention of the press stud.

Human values have driven our success for over 157 years, embodied by our servant-leadership model of management that empowers employees and puts their wellbeing first.

Today we employ more than 8,000 people in 25 countries worldwide. And we’re committed to leading in sustainability for the global fastening and assembly market.

Connect Your Ambitions To a Company That Cares

Working in a close-knit, global team that’s always behind you. You’ll feel valued and respected for your role in the company’s success, at every stage of your journey with us.

Timely & cost effective coordination of activities involved with procuring goods & services, such as raw materials, components, equipment, tools, parts & supplies necessary to support ongoing operations at both the fabrication and coatings & finishing’s facilities for the Logansport Plant.

Role And Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform assigned Quality System functions as specified in ISO/TS procedures
• Arrange for scrap disposal and track monthly scrap sales.
• Ensure raw materials, components, supplies & MRO items are available in a timely & cost effective manner to support daily production requirements across all departments. This includes any expediting of materials.
• Observe established EHS regulations, guidelines & practices.
• Drive and support cost savings initiatives for assigned commodities and projects by coordinating efforts between plants and suppliers where necessary.
• Maintain all required Purchasing metrics with emphasis on Supplier scorecards.
• Compose, analyze, issue and maintain purchase orders, supplier schedules and contracts for all non-production products.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Purchasing Manager
• Liaison with accounts payable on receiving and invoicing issues.
• Attend the daily production meetings and provide a status report on raw and component materials, follow up and communicate any changes in the Purchasing Manager’s absence.
• Ensure compliance with supply chain processes, procedures and business controls.
• Update all changes in vendor price sheets and ensure accuracy of vendor pricing entered into the system.
• Responsible for raw material inventory accuracy, COGI errors and is core member of the physical inventory team.
• Prepare RFQ’s for new and or re-quoted parts.
• Accurate reporting and tracking of expenditures and savings.
• Responsible for monitoring, ordering and maintaining the C&F Chemical spreadsheet. Analyzing the days on hand and making appropriate adjustments or recommendations.
• Work with Purchasing Manager to resolve business system issues related to the Purchasing function.
• Use of A,B,C analysis to effectively manage & control inventory levels for all procured items directly within the control and responsibility for this function.
• Work with engineering, production control and quality control on issues dealing with suppliers, part changes, new products and quality.

Education And Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Inventory and project management experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office Applications and MRP
• Inventory management, supply-chain and vendor management experience.
• CPIM designation preferred
• Manufacturing experience in metals fabrication & finishing is an asset
• Associates degree or equivalent experience and or training.
• Thorough understanding of automotive industry standards and quality system requirements in a manufacturing environment.

We offer

• HSA or FSA
• Matching 401K
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Education and Gym Reimbursement