289 Machine Operator jobs in Penn Yan,NY

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and relevant materials experience is required
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a procurement or production-related environment is required
Must be proficient in MS Office
Experience with ERP systems is required
Education: Purchasing Certification and/or Specialization is preferred
Technical Skills: Knowledge of procurement processes, cost modeling, incoterms is required
Experience with MRP, forecasting, inventory management is required
Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, communication (verbal and written), and influencing/relationship-building skills are essential for interacting with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Teamwork and problem-solving skills are required
Experience with pump industry is strongly preferred
Manufacturing industry is preferred
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (castings, machining, fabrications) is preferred
Knowledge of buyouts (motors, seals, seal systems, and other misc. buyouts) manufacturing processes is strongly preferred
Supplier Management: Identifies, evaluates, and selects suppliers, negotiating prices, terms, and delivery methods. Manage supplier relationships for assigned scope. Execute agreements for local procurement
Procurement Processes: Manages the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services needed to support ITT Goulds Pumps's Seneca Falls Operations
Perform tactical purchasing driven by MRP demand as well as discrete requisitions
Maintain ERP parameters such as lead-time, lot sizes, etc. to support on-time performance
Create purchase orders, schedule product delivery, modify existing purchase orders, and control open orders to assure timely performance from assigned vendors
Secure and analyze quotations, negotiate price, LTAs, payment terms with suppliers and recommend based on cost, quality and delivery
Cost Reduction: Works to achieve cost-effective procurement strategies to support the company's profitability and efficiency
Quality Assurance: Ensures that sourced materials and services meet specified quality standards
Draft and execute improvement plans on Quality, Cost and Delivery for assigned vendors
Lead cross-functional follow-up and timely report on progress
Inventory Management: Work with suppliers to assess / balance capacity and requirements to satisfy on-time performance and inventory levels
Work with product managers and planners to develop stocking/pull levels to support market demand and anticipate issues
Manage and reconcile inventory discrepancies, payment disputes and supplier non-conformance issues
Strategic Alignment: Executes company-wide Category Management strategies and implements agreements for local procurement needs
Support Category Managers, as required, during opportunity identification, business reviews and overall strategy implementation for main suppliers