| Company profile |
| Ceradyne (http://www.ceradyne.com), Inc., based in Costa Mesa, California, we are a fully integrated ceramics manufacturing company that develops, manufactures and markets advanced technical ceramic products and components. Advanced Technical Ceramics offer considerable advantages over standard, but less durable materials, such as metals and plastics because of their lightweight, temperature resistance, hardness, and electrical insulating qualities. Founded in 1967, the Company has grown by diversifying its product lines including Defense, Orthodontics, Industrial Wear, Semiconductor, Automotive, Bearing Elements, Sputtering Targets, Ceramic Cathodes, Microwave, and Ceramic Magnets. |
| Job details | |
| Job industry : | Purchase/SCM |
| Job segment : | Purchase/Sourcing |
| Job role : | Other |
| Job skill : | Buyer |
| Position vacant : | Sr. Buyer |
| Job location : | Irvine, California |
| Job details | |
| Company name : | Ceradyne, Inc. |
| Minimum experience : | 7 years |
| Maximum experience : | 20 years |
| Job type : | Permanent |
| Gross pay : | Negotiable for the right candidate |
| Job posted : | Nov 10, 2006 |
| Job description | |
| Job description: | Ceradyne (http://www.ceradyne.com), Inc., based in Costa Mesa, California, we are a fully integrated ceramics manufacturing company that develops, manufactures and markets advanced technical ceramic products and components. Advanced Technical Ceramics offer considerable advantages over standard, but less durable materials, such as metals and plastics because of their lightweight, temperature resistance, hardness, and electrical insulating qualities. Founded in 1967, the Company has grown by diversifying its product lines including Defense, Orthodontics, Industrial Wear, Semiconductor, Automotive, Bearing Elements, Sputtering Targets, Ceramic Cathodes, Microwave, and Ceramic Magnets.
As a rapidly growing publicly traded company (CRDN) we offer competitive compensation including a lucrative bonus plan, an environment that respects work/life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package. |
| Job duties: | ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The professional we seek will be a key member in driving the company towards a World Class Supply Chain Organization. Individual will be responsible for managing suppliers to support the operation of the facility to include production materials, tooling, maintenance, repair, and operating supplies (MRO), capital equipment, and services to ensure sources of supply at the best value using Total Cost of Ownership Analysis. This individual will effectively negotiate pricing, terms and condition, qualify suppliers, establish contracts, monitor performance, prepare and submit forecasts, establish supplier managed inventory programs, and ensure the facility has all materials necessary to operate efficiently. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for monitoring inventory levels and turns, annual productivity improvements in the form of raw material cost reductions, all communications with suppliers, and other objectives of the Purchasing Department. Proactively drive supplier related issues to closure. Must possess solid communication skills, high initiative, assertiveness and the ability to excel in a cross-functional team environment. |
| Req. candidate profile : | SPECIAL EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
· Minimum 7 years Experience in a Manufacturing Environment. · BS/BA Degree, MBA a plus · Financial Acumen · Experience in Global Multi-Year contracting. · Develop and Drive Global Sourcing Strategies to Leverage Spend · Commodity Market Trend Analysis · Make vs. Buy Analysis · Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis · Project Management Methodology/ Skills / Leadership · Supplier Development / Partnership · Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement · Lead Cost Reduction Projects · Lead Outsourcing/ Re-sourcing Projects · Supplier Reduction CERADYNE IS PROUD TO BE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE FEMALES, MINORITY, DISABLED, AND VETERAN APPLICANTS TO APPLY. |
| How to apply : | Register to view |
| Third party mediation allowed : | No |
| Telecommute : | No |
