Job description

Sourcing Specialist- Cabins, Hydraulics, & Cylindars- Kalmar- Ottawa, KS

Salary: $70-85K/year

Who is Kalmar?

• Kalmar is the industry forerunner in port automation and energy efficient cargo-handling- unique in its ability to enable seamless integration of different terminal processes.
• Kalmar is the world’s leading manufacturer of terminal tractors- Kalmar Ottawa has built over 80,000 terminal tractors/yard trucks and the majority of them are still in use today.
• One in every Four container moves around the globe is handled by a Kalmar solution
• Cargotec recently invested $22 mil EUROS into the Ottawa, KS manufacturing facility to increase manufacturing capabilities of the current Terminal Tractor line and bring an Electric Terminal Tractor to market- Now is the time to join our team if you are interested in opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Kalmar is 2022 recipient of the Best of Ottawa- Manufacturing Award!

What makes Kalmar GREAT:

• Kalmar’s commitment to sustainability- Our sustainability focus areas are: people & society, environment and governance.
• Kalmar believes in collaboration, delivering on our promise and that people make the future.
• Team members can expect to be appreciated, respected and highly valued.

Kalmar offers an EXCELLENT employee benefit's package including:

• Company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance option (effective your first day of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
• Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy (2X’s annual salary, max $300k) (Additional life insurance policies available for self, spouse and children)
• Company paid holidays, paid sick time & paid vacation time
• 401k Plan –company matches first 6% of employee contributions into the 401K plan,
• 401K Plan-employees are eligible to participate on the 1stday of the month following 30 days of employment- employees are 100% vested immediately upon enrollment (no waiting period)
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Development Assistance offered and more….

Making your next move count

Purpose of Position:

A Strategic Sourcing Specialist is accountable for representing the Kalmar Ottawa plant in working with category leaders to optimize spend and support implementation of the overall category strategies with the selected supply base. The Sourcing Specialist is an important member of the sourcing team and must work well with operations (Quality, Planning, Finance, etc.) as well as the engineering team on projects or new product development. Essentially, this position is leading all supplier related activities, both for ongoing production as well as new product introduction. The position requires excellent leadership and negotiation skills to manage supplier relationships. The Sourcing Specialist needs to select suppliers based on strategy as well as to clearly communicate priorities and expected results from their suppliers.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Drive profits using cost saving strategies and project management skills to effectively lower component & manufacturing costs.
• Implement cost improvement strategies by suppliers to achieve cost targets.
• Demonstrate teamwork with colleagues to achieve results.
• Optimize the supplier base for their respective category group and spend responsibilities.
• Develop & implement category strategies and negotiate with suppliers with heavy emphasis on quality, delivery and cost. Collaborate strategies with global category managers.
• Select and develop suppliers to achieve world-class results on quality, delivery and cost.
• Demonstrate a business mindset with sustainable results.
• Develop and implement action plans to continuously improve their suppliers.
• Complete project work for the Stargard plant or other parts of Kalmar.
• Implement and maintain proactive supplier management that continually improves a small, high performing supply base through a supplier performance measurement and development program

What you’ll need to succeed

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or engineering (minimum)

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Competencies:

• Excellent contract management and negotiation skills. Proven and documented cost reduction skills.
• Ideal candidate will bring purchasing/sourcing/supply chain experience with an in-depth knowledge of people and processes, preferably with an OEM or tier 1 supplier environment.
• Value Engineering/Cost Reduction & Standardization experience highly preferred.
• Project Management experience.
• Fluent in English, other languages are a plus.
• Experience with an ERP system. Preference given to those with INFOR LN system experience.
• Domestic and possible international travel requirements are estimated to be 5% - 10%.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge in Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, ERP/MRP systems and
• Supply Chain optimization is valued.
• Proficient in the use of Google Suite, including Sheets, Slides & Microsoft office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Professional ISM affiliation/certification strongly desired.

You will be part of

• Kalmar is part of a global organization with over 12,000 employees worldwide- We have a very talented and diverse workforce focused on equity & inclusion.
• We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference.
• We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises and never walk away no matter how big the challenge.
• We succeed because we do it together.
• With us, you will have the opportunity to realize your potential and become an important member of our global team.

Interested in joining the Kalmar Team?

Please submit your resume/CV to be considered!

Kalmar is part of Cargotec

Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centers and to the heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move. www.kalmarglobal.com

Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2021 totaled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 11,000 people. www.cargotec.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, KS: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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