Purchasing Industrial Cost Specialist

Conduct reviews at supplier manufacturing facilities specifically to identify discrepancies to current PO, price breakdowns and original PPAP documentation to identify opportunities for cost savings.  Duties include, but are not limited to, preparing for and conducting audits, publishing findings, interfacing with Purchasing Program Managers and Commodity Purchasing Organization on a daily basis.  Ability to quickly review and assess supplier manufacturing systems in a plant environment (automation, tooling, racks, cycle times, headcount, scrap, etc.) and translate findings into empirical cost savings opportunities.