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Program Manager I – Ames Laboratory/Environmental and Protection Sciences Program, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011. The Program Manager will plan, develop, implement, and oversee the Midwest Forensic Resource Center (MFRC) Research and Development Program and the Technical Innovations in Management and Infrastructure (TIMI) Program objectives. This position collaborates with crime lab directors and personnel from crime laboratories in the 12-state Midwest partnership to facilitate new science project development and forensic expert review. This position initiates new collaborations to implement state of the art science to solve problems for the crime laboratories, and plans and tracks MFRC R&D and TIMI objectives with the research investigators in the 12-state region. Position requires a B.S. degree in physical science, engineering, or related field plus 5 years of research and/or research administration/management experience. A Master’s degree may be substituted for up to 2 ...

PURCHASER Chemtech Plastics, Inc., a thermoplastic injection molder, is seeking a self-motivated individual with strong communication and customer service skills. Responsibilities include: supplier development, analysis of MRP, pursuit of more competitive pricing, quoting new items and purchasing resins, colorants, stampings, packaging, supplies and outside services. Must be able to multitask in a fast paced environment and have experience with engineering grade resins, contract negotiations and supplier development. We offer a great salary and a comprehensive benefits pkg., including medical, dental and disability ins., tuition reimbursement and 401K. For details, go to BuyingJobs.com

Materials Acquisition Manager Location: Reno, NV Responsibilities: Manages acquisition and control of all Direct Inventory Material for Manufacturing Operations. Responsible for day-to-day planning and purchasing activities, ensuring an appropriate supply of material is available for production lines, related factories, and support organizations at all times. Oversees the execution of targeted supplier and buyer performance, inventory levels and turns for all Inventory Materials. The position is a highly tactical role, charged with keeping Manufacturing running and on schedule as the absolute first priority. The position also needs to support and promote the concept of separation of tactical and strategic roles within Supply Chain Management. * Manages planning and purchasing of parts and commodities with an annual cost of typically ~$450M to $500M * Operates within the framework of the operating plans of the Supply Chain Management department of which the entity managed is a p...

For more than 100 years Rolls-Royce has been a global leader in pioneering gas turbine technology for aerospace, power generation, and marine propulsion. Our name, world famous for its reputation for engineering excellence, also represents reliability, integrity, and innovation. Rolls-Royce is pleased to announce an opening for a Head of Materials Management in our Fort Worth, TX facility. The successful candidate will: Manage the Supply Chain to provide the business with the material and services required to meet the Customer needs, with the flexibility to react to changing demands. Manage the flow of material into, and out of the facility, stores, inventory management, Gate 2 Work in Progress and kitting as an integrated materials management process. Continuously improve the performance of the materials management process to reduce process costs, increase service levels and achieve stock turnover and working capital targets. Forecast material and service requirements to satisfy commi...

This position will be responsible for reducing the total material costs of Siemens Energy and Automation, by the driving of design to cost and targeting cost processes. Deliverables to include: BOM evaluation and implementation of potential cost savings. Provide competitive proposals for product improvement. Development of a commodity plan based on an evaluation of our current supplier selection. Development of purchasing strategies that influence at the suppler level. Carry out benefit analysis workshops with key suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to concentrate on the key functions of the components/product in order to reduce cost. Education: Engineering, ME, EE, IE required. Years Related Work Experience: 5-7 exp in manufacturing environment (Large Drives) in the form of manufacturing engineering, design engineering, operations or purchasing. Requirements: 1 Project/Program Management experience and proven skills 2 Monthly operations review with data-driven presentation s...

The City of Houston is seeking a Procurement Specialist. The successful candidate will work in the Strategic Purchasing Division of the Finance and Administration Department. This person will be responsible for coordinating various procurement activities working in the SAP system. Some duties include responsibility for data analysis, buying/purchasing, report generation and web base functions. The successful candidate will also maintain service contracts in accordance with City and State procurement procedures and regulations as well as develop bid documents, conduct pre-bid conferences and prepare and issue letters of clarification, as necessary, to publish bid documents/specifications. The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of the SAP system to be considered. Go to BuyingJobs.com for details

Teknor Apex Company is a privately-held company founded in 1924 and headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Our seven divisions and two subsidiaries employ over 2000 people in 10 locations in the United States, one in Singapore, and one in the United Kingdom. We are a diversified material science company using complementary technologies to serve common markets. The following divisions have been the logical evolution of our growth: * Vinyl * Thermoplastic Elastomer * Teknor Color Company * Chemicals * Specialty Compounding * Lawn & Garden * Commercial Products We are a leader in our specific fields, with strong commitment to product quality and customer service. Positions offered are both challenging and rewarding and have excellent growth opportunities. Join our Corporate Purchasing department in the role of Global Sourcing Agent. Ideal candidate will be bilingual English/Mandarin and possess strong verbal communication skills, the ability to research...