SPG seeks International Buyer and Product Engineer

Trish, thanks for sharing these two job leads for a company based in Covington, GA:
SPG, INTERNATIONAL LLC
POSITION: International Buyer
The Product Engineer position is a replacement.

For more information on the company, and to apply, please view the website: www.spgusa.com

Thank you,

Karen M. Hall, PHR
Human Resources Manager

NATURE & SCOPE: This position will ensure that assigned parts, goods and services are procured at the best overall value to the manufacturing business, maintaining and exceeding targets set for supplier quality, landed cost, on-time-to-required performance and productivity, ensuring continuity of supply throughout the supply chain.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Find competent International Manufacturing sources for company’s products
• Find alternate sources for backordered, rejected, or highly priced items
• Daily interaction with foreign suppliers to cover open issues:
Managing Ocean Freight Container(s) In Bound Schedules from International Suppliers
Dealing with Ocean Freight Forwarders / and assuring on-time ship dates and Customs Compliance.
Processing / Issuing Request for Quotes
• Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications
• Negotiate buying and delivery terms with suppliers to minimize inventory levels and transportation costs while supporting demand requirements
• Processes orders with application of the MRP system
• Maintain material data as directed by Strategic Sourcing
• Convert requisitions to purchase orders in MRP
• Expedite supplier deliveries as necessary and monitor supplier performance closely
• Manage rescheduling of direct materials, as required
• Resolve any invoice issues
• Manage complaints to suppliers (delivery issues and/or quality)
• Support global initiatives for improving performance of global suppliers
• Support reporting (on-time-to-required performance, supplier quality, and price comparison)
• Negotiates competitive pricing, timely deliveries, and assurance of quality product

Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or
5-7 years experience in International Sourcing/Procurement in a manufacturing environment
APICS certified preferred
Demonstrated negotiation skills, able to carry successfully negotiations
Good understanding of the importance of the strategic sourcing function
Basic understanding of legal/contractual agreements
Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Familiarity with MRP systems.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize heavy work load.
Experience developing and managing vendor relationships
Experience working with Engineering drawings and reviewing specifications

SPG, INTERNATIONAL LLC
JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: PRODUCT ENGINEER

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and maintain product item masters, bills of materials, and production routers
• Determine and evaluate product costing
• Maintain product drawings and installation instructions
• Create conceptual and detailed new product designs
• Improve existing products (function, cost, quality, etc.)
• Prepare NPR (new product release) and ECO (engineering change) packages
• Define the scope, deliverables, and key milestones for assigned projects
• Plan, direct and coordinate activities for assigned projects
• Monitor project timelines and budgets
• Maintain and communicate project updates
• Maintain project files
• Provide vendor coordination for new or existing products
• Prepare intellectual property documentation
• Transfer product knowledge to product support engineers
• Evaluate and recommend production methods, and assist with production tooling

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5-10 years design experience in wire fabrication, sheet metal and/or aluminum extrusion
• Comprehensive knowledge of product development practices
• 2D & 3D CAD proficiency, including design analysis (Inventor and/or Solidworks)
* Experience calculating product costs from scratch
* Good understanding of related manufacturing processes
* Solid knowledge of mechanical design and drafting
* Ability to apply engineering / mechanical design principles to product designs
* Understanding of standards and design practices for related materials (steel wire and sheet, aluminum extrusions, plastics)
* Ability to communicate effectively with customers, external and internal
* Proficiency with MS Office applications