Global Purchasing Manager

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and building strong supplier relationships? As the Global Procurement Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our procurement strategies at Kubota. You will effectively and efficiently support and manage the global procurement group, ensuring the smooth setup and delivery of all globally purchased parts. Your expertise will not only enhance our supply chain efficiency but also directly contribute to our commitment to quality and innovation. Join us in this pivotal role where your leadership and strategic insights will make a tangible impact on our production operations and help us maintain our competitive edge in the market.

Duties and Responsibilities

• QCD Management:
  • Ensure Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) standards are met by global suppliers.
  • Support agents in achieving satisfactory QCD performance.
• Supplier and Agent Management:
  • Manage global agents and suppliers to ensure timely startup of new models.
  • Provide technical assistance to all agents and suppliers to resolve Quality and Delivery (QD) issues.
• Daily Operations Support:
  • Assist the Purchasing Director in managing daily activities, schedules, and personnel issues within the department.
  • Monitor the global supplier base for financial capability and capacity.
• Supplier Development:
  • Research and develop new global suppliers, evaluating their QCD capabilities for future business opportunities.
  • Review new model drawings and assign item classifications for all items.
• Collaboration with R&D:
  • Assist Japanese R&D and TEA teams in design development efforts.
  • Report QCD activities to KMA.
• Market Awareness:
  • Stay updated with market trends and related industry developments.
  • Undertake any special projects as needed.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong system skills: Proficient in Excel, AS 400, and MRP systems.
• Analytical capabilities for breaking down complex problems into manageable parts.
• Vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• English language competency and legible writing ability.
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal oversight.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous knowledge of Kubota products.
• Experience in negotiation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Japanese language proficiency.

Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The role may involve exposure to both office and manufacturing environments.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the team member must have the ability to work in extreme hot or cold conditions, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; ascend stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk and hear. Additionally, the team member must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Direct Reports
Global Purchasing Agents

Why Join Us?
At Kubota, we are committed to excellence in procurement and supplier management. If you are ready to take on a challenging role as a Global Procurement Manager and contribute to our success, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team!