Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Director of Purchasing, assists in planning, coordinating, directing and controlling activities in line with corporate policies and procedures. Responsible…
Skills: Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Quote Analysis, Supplier Relationship Management, Risk Analysis
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Company Profile Secure Work Environment – NO LAYOFFS We have an immediate opening for a Full-Time 1st Shift Material Handler who has experience storing, stocking, loading trucks, and moving materials in a warehouse/shipp…
Skills: Inventory Management, Loading and Unloading, Stocking, Basic Mathematics, Written Communication
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid
*This position is posted in anticipation of future business need* Account Manager, AWM (Knoxville, TN) Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. As an Account…
Skills: Territory Management, Medical Device Sales, Clinical Education, Stakeholder Management, Sales Planning
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN 37919Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: ManufacturingReily Foods Company has a passion for flavor and has been providing iconic foods and beverages that create …
Skills: Data Management, ERP/MRP Systems, D365, Data Integrity, Cross-functional Collaboration
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN 37919Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: ManufacturingReily Foods Company has a passion for flavor and has been providing iconic foods and beverages that create …
Skills: Data Management, ERP/MRP Systems, D365, Data Integrity, Cross-functional Collaboration
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$44/hr
Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Service Technician II. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing,…
Skills: HVAC Diagnosis, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Commercial HVAC Repair, Chiller Maintenance
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Company Profile Secure Work Environment – NO LAYOFFS We have an immediate opening for a Full-Time 2nd Shift Material Handler who has experience storing, stocking, moving materials, and loading trucks in a warehouse/ ship…
Skills: Material Handling, Inventory Management, Shipping And Receiving, Loading, Stocking
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$33/hr
Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a full-time HVAC Service Technician I. You’ll have the opportunity to work on all types o…
Skills: HVAC Maintenance, Equipment Repair, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Technical Reporting
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Protean Instruments is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Office Clerk to join our team in Knoxville, TN. The Office Clerk will perform routine clerical duties to support the organization. The ideal candidate is bo…
Skills: Typing, Filing, Office Equipment Operation, Phone Etiquette, Microsoft Office Suite
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect th…
Skills: Rotating Equipment Expertise, Reliability Improvement, Troubleshooting, Maintenance Planning, Technical Leadership
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job Overview: This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit Production Technician I - Knoxville, TN The Production Technician I is responsible for monitoring Keurig Dr Pepper’s production processes, including operati…
Skills: Equipment Operation, Quality Monitoring, Problem Solving, Lean Daily Management, Basic Computer Functions
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
PBNA $23.80 / hour 2nd Shift Primary Job Accountabilities: Jockey trailers under direction of supervisor or foreman/ load trucks as needed and all other duties as assigned. Prepare for day: Complete VCR for jockey truck …
Skills: Trailer Jockeying, Forklift Operation, Loading And Unloading, Bill Of Lading Review, Inventory Management
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$35/hr
Kaeser Compressors, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful suppliers of industrial compressed air and vacuum systems with nearly 7,000 employees worldwide. Our primary goal is providing exceptional customer servi…
Skills: Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Refrigeration, Controls Systems, Customer Service
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$27/hr
Build your Career with an Industry Leader As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experien…
Skills: Press Operation, Quality Control, Make-ready Process, Equipment Maintenance, Radius System
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but o…
Skills: Forklift Operation, Loading And Unloading, Sorting, Staging, Transporting Products
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN 37919WALK IN INTERVIEWS 3434 Mynatt Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919 Wednesdays 8AM-10AM 1st & 2nd Shifts available! Qualifications
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN 37919The Line Mechanic I is responsible for safely troubleshooting and repairing production equipment within the manufacturing facility and ensuring that quality p…
Skills: Machine Troubleshooting, Equipment Repair, Preventative Maintenance, Changeovers, GMP Compliance
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but o…
Skills: Forklift Operation, Loading And Unloading, Sorting, Staging, Transporting Products
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN 37919The Line Mechanic I is responsible for safely troubleshooting and repairing production equipment within the manufacturing facility and ensuring that quality p…
Skills: Machine Troubleshooting, Equipment Repair, Preventative Maintenance, Changeovers, GMP Compliance
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN 37919The Line Mechanic I is responsible for safely troubleshooting and repairing production equipment within the manufacturing facility and ensuring that quality p…
Skills: Machine Troubleshooting, Equipment Repair, Preventative Maintenance, Changeovers, GMP Compliance
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Responsible for managing approximately $60 million in annual expenditures for direct materials, components, and services globally. This includes developing purchasing strategies, leading sourcing activities, and managing supplier relationships to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
Requires a college degree and at least three years of experience in purchasing materials or logistics at a buyer level or higher. Proficiency in MS Office and strong negotiation skills are essential, with automotive industry experience and CPM or APICS certification preferred.
Description
Under the general direction of the Director of Purchasing, assists in planning, coordinating, directing and controlling activities in line with corporate policies and procedures. Responsible for acquiring, purchasing and negotiating materials, components and services, for Direct Materials for all locations globally. Obtains quotations, prepares quote analysis and evaluates potential suppliers to determine if they are compatible with company objectives. Oversees purchasing logs and records to ensure accuracy and follow through. Monitors quality of goods by reviewing costs, schedules, timeliness of delivery and conformance to specifications. Controls annual purchases of approximately $60 million. Performs duties related to department administration, research, pricing, negotiation, documentation, purchases and supplier interfacing.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Requirements
College graduate plus three (3) years experience in purchasing materials and/ or components and logistics at a Buyer level or higher. Automotive industry experience preferred. Must possess a high degree of maturity and integrity in conducting purchasing activities in a team environment. CPM or APICS certification desirable. Must have excellent negotiating skills and oral / written communication skills. Must be able to function in both domestic and foreign markets and cultures. Must have excellent computer skills, and be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Equivalent combination of experience and training directly related to the position, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be substituted.
The work is performed in an office environment and is generally temperature controlled with or without humidity co,1trol. Exposure and risk to health is minimal. Overtime during the week and weekends is mandatory when required. International business travel maybe required.
These are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees ma be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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ARC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. is an automotive company based out of 1729 MIDPARK ROAD SUITE 100, KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, United States.
Offices: 1729 MIDPARK ROAD SUITE 100, KNOXVILLE, Tennessee 37921, US
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