Senior Material Project Manager / Buyer

Hamilton Company • Reno, NV

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About The Position

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture. The Senior Materials Project Manager/Buyer is responsible for support to R&D for the material project management for the development and introduction of new products to manufacturing. Represent Hamilton Procurement on R&D new product project teams supporting development activities and ensuring supply of materials Process R&D Purchase Requisitions for tooling, fixtures, NRE’s etc. Coordinate all material requirements for NPI projects. Communicate NPI purchase requirements to appropriate Commodity Buyer. Ensure material availability for NPI projects. Track and Report. Support BZ insourcing project by coordinating the preparation of documentation and quotes packages for domestic suppliers. Develop analytics utilizing BI to drive efficiency and cost savings initiatives. Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and other cross functional partners to establish a formal NPI development and launch process with checklists to ensure product is ready to move through each phase of the NPI process. Engage early in the R&D development process to ensure preferred suppliers are being utilized wherever possible in the new product designs. Support the Purchasing team to implement risk mitigation plans for single sourced suppliers and identify single sourced suppliers early in the development phase. Develop NPI Specific performance criteria for supplier scorecard with key stakeholders. Develop Purchasing NPI KPI's to measure success of produt launches. Work closely with Commodity Buyers on the transfer of products to Production ensuring materials coverage through component lead times. Cross functional collaboration. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated Project management skills
• Proficient in MS Office Products (Excel, PPT etc)
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional skills
• Working knowledge of RFP’s, RFQ’s, required.
• Working knowledge of MRP II system and computer system.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Supply Chain, or Business.
• Must have minimum 5 years in New Product Introduction environment.
• Minimum 10 years in purchasing within manufacturing/OEM industries.
• Experience working with R&D and NPI.
• Experience in purchasing multiple commodities ( Electronics, Plastics, Mechanical etc).

Nice To Haves

• APICS (CPIM OR CSCP) or ISM (CPM) certification a plus.
• MS D365 and SAP a plus.
• Regulated industries desirable.

Responsibilities

• support to R&D for the material project management for the development and introduction of new products to manufacturing
• Represent Hamilton Procurement on R&D new product project teams supporting development activities and ensuring supply of materials
• Process R&D Purchase Requisitions for tooling, fixtures, NRE’s etc.
• Coordinate all material requirements for NPI projects.
• Communicate NPI purchase requirements to appropriate Commodity Buyer.
• Ensure material availability for NPI projects.
• Track and Report.
• Support BZ insourcing project by coordinating the preparation of documentation and quotes packages for domestic suppliers.
• Develop analytics utilizing BI to drive efficiency and cost savings initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and other cross functional partners to establish a formal NPI development and launch process with checklists to ensure product is ready to move through each phase of the NPI process.
• Engage early in the R&D development process to ensure preferred suppliers are being utilized wherever possible in the new product designs.
• Support the Purchasing team to implement risk mitigation plans for single sourced suppliers and identify single sourced suppliers early in the development phase.
• Develop NPI Specific performance criteria for supplier scorecard with key stakeholders.
• Develop Purchasing NPI KPI's to measure success of produt launches.
• Work closely with Commodity Buyers on the transfer of products to Production ensuring materials coverage through component lead times.
• Cross functional collaboration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects.
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Commitment to sustainable design.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more).
• Solid Stable Company.
• Drug free workplace.
• EEO - It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level