7 jobs found in lafayette

Job Summary The successful candidate for the Strategic Sourcing Analyst will manage the procurement of department-specific procurements within the assigned portfolio of goods and/or services. The analyst will facilitate solicitations with leadership, customer and technical staff to ensure a clear definition of scope is established in solicitation documents, an overall solicitation schedule is created and followed and that an appropriate budget or funding source is identified and solicitation evaluation and contract negotiations are conducted in accordance with policies and guidelines. Upon contract finalization, the analyst to ensure a smooth transition of the contract to the department contract manager. The Analyst is a fully competent and productive professional contributor. REVISED: The Analyst collaborates with other departments in Procurement Services' teams in the following ways: Works closely with University departments during the procurement assessment and...

Career Area: Purchasing & Procurement Job Description: WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS What matters most to you? Is it being a part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters. Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for a Category Buyer. As a Category Buyer in Electric Power you will provide supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, and Development Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: To serve as the primary contact between Caterpillar and the supply base for global/regional initiatives, including filling the functional seat for commercial discussions/negotiations with suppliers, being the recognized expert for his or her assigned portion of the global category, supports development and...

Description Job Location USA, La Fayette, GA Job Posting Title Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement The Challenge As a Sr. Manager, Lean Manufacturing, you'll work for the site Continuous Improvement Director to develop and execute a clear and compelling strategy that supports both the site and business-level Hoshin. You'll lead and support 7 hourly direct-reports in a non-union operation. What you will Do Oversee, plan and execute plant improvement projects in support of the Lean plan, hoshin goals and Appliance Production System (APS) target conditions. Organize and lead lean events to focus on eliminating waste in both product and process design. This includes labor cost out, factory flow improvements, safety/ergo, and material flow. Key enabler of strategy deployment and hoshin planning for the manufacturing operation, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the goals, objectives and strategies of the organization. Develop value stream maps for the organization...

About us Love food? So do we. In fact, we pride ourselves on being food people. For more than 150 years, we've been driven by our passion to create food that people love. No matter your role or expertise, you'll be helping us make food extraordinary across the globe to improve lives for generations. Join us and experience what it's like to work with people who are passionate about food and strive for the extraordinary. Role purpose The local buyer is responsible for the execution of Procurement activities related to day to day supplier management relative to quality and service to Tate & Lyle manufacturing facilities. Main accountabilities Analyze, coordinate, and record data to ensure the timely arrival of materials needed to support production and initiatives at the T&L plant locations. This includes but is not limited to helping develop and use systems, entering data, maintaining communications with internal and external resources and customers Responsible...

Description Position at Planterra Foods At Planterra Foods, we believe our planet is filled with delicious ideas. Leveraging the resources of our investor, JBS USA Food Company, we aspire to change the future of protein by giving people more flavorful, plant-based choices. Our goal is to delight people from vegans to flexitarians to meat-eaters by giving them more delicious plant-based protein choices, like our first brand OZO™. We are building our team and looking for an experience Procurement Manager based at our Corporate Office in Lafayette, CO who will help us create the best plant-based protein company in the world. Responsibilities Perform pricing analysis and forecasting Plan and source materials in collaboration with cross-functional teams Manage activities for the day to day operations and special projects within the operations team's scope of responsibility Analyze market conditions, customer usage and contracts to identify opportunities for customers...

Description Position at Planterra Foods At Planterra Foods, we believe our planet is filled with delicious ideas. Leveraging the resources of our investor, JBS USA Food Company, we aspire to change the future of protein by giving people more flavorful, plant-based choices. Our goal is to delight people from vegans to flexitarians to meat-eaters by giving them more delicious plant-based protein choices, like our first brand OZO™. We are building our team and looking for an experience Procurement Manager based at our Corporate Office in Lafayette, CO who will help us create the best plant-based protein company in the world. Responsibilities Perform pricing analysis and forecasting Plan and source materials in collaboration with cross-functional teams Manage activities for the day to day operations and special projects within the operations team's scope of responsibility Analyze market conditions, customer usage and contracts to identify opportunities for customers...

Req ID 16277 | CSS Lafayette Plant, United States We are looking for a new colleague in the Non-Production Purchasing Department at ourPlantlocation in Lafayette, Indiana. Responsibilities: Purchase indirect materials within the Non-Production Purchasing (NPM) Department at our location in Lafayette, Indiana Lead the work of others in the NPM Department and supervise 1 direct report Prepare RFQs, examine prices, evaluate all quotes that are received, monitor the availability of items, compare specifications, and review alternatives to determine most desirable suppliers using tools such as Decision Matrix, EXCEL-calculation, SAP or Supply On Maintain Info Records and Source List in SAP as well as similar systems in other ERPs Work closely with involved departments (specification, scope of work, approvals, lead times, etc.) Communicate with suppliers concerning RFQ's, POs, Deliveries and other issues that may occur; Define and negotiate supplies, warranty agreements,...