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Gemini Group, Inc. · 1 day ago

Purchasing Agent

Gemini Group, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent responsible for sourcing and cost maintenance processes that support the company. The role includes managing procurement projects and providing summaries, reports, and recommendations related to purchasing activities.

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Responsibilities

Provide input, execute, and maintain commodity strategies
Provide operations request for quote feedback and provide evidence of cost achievement at the time of SOP compared to initial quote
Maintain an up-to-date filing system to support IATF requirements
Provide input into the sourcing process
Develop and maintain an approved supplier list; participate in sourcing recommendations based on total cost and analyzing supplier performance through supplier visits and audits
Create visual supplier scorecards
Review procedures to ensure accuracy and fill any gaps identified in specified procedures
Coordinate continuous improvement functions, initiate and develop cost savings opportunities and engage in problem solving activities to improve purchasing initiatives
Collaborate with other departments and vendors to ensure the success of receiving purchases timely
Monitor/maintain production purchase order pricing and budget targets
Place orders for production materials utilizing MRP and other information inputs
Place orders for indirect materials as requested through request and approval process
All other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualification

Commodity purchasing experienceAutomotive processesAdvanced negotiation skillsBachelor’s degreeComputer skillsUnderstanding MRP inputsPlastic commoditiesExperience in Lean/kaizenEDI fieldsExperience in shippingReceivingTime management skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 3 years of commodity purchasing experience
Excellent time management, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite, AS/400)
Understands basic MRP inputs
Advanced negotiation skills
Knowledge of automotive processes (PPAP, material approval, IATF 16949)

Preferred

Proficiency in plastic commodities
5 years of progressive purchasing experience
Experience in Lean/kaizen
Knows important EDI fields, runs both 830 and 856 options
Knows legal ramifications of RFQ's
Experience in shipping and receiving

Company

Gemini Group, Inc.

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Gemini Group is a leading supplier of engineered plastic products and metal tooling solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2009-01-06Acquired

Leadership Team

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Chris Fluegge
Chief Information Officer
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