Veneer Strategy Procurement Specialist
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why join us
Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices conference rooms collaborative spaces and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating environments where people want to bespaces that stimulate creative and analytical thinking strengthen organizational culture and communicate trust to clients and visitors.
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. Its the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger means being a part of something larger than your work team or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Geiger to support causes that align with our values so we can build a more sustainable equitable and beautiful future for everyone.
Veneer Strategy & Procurement Specialist
General Purpose
- Lead veneer strategy procurement application and usage to support business objectives. Responsible for quality standards cost reliability and continuous improvement. Utilize strategic sourcing cost targeting supplier development and value engineering to drive results through effective planning communication and coaching.
Essential Functions
- Develop and deliver training to internal associates on veneer standards wood characteristics and application methods to build subject matter expertise and ensure consistency in quality and execution.
- Lead and manage veneer procurement strategies to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply.
- Develop and implement veneer sourcing strategies that align with company quality delivery and cost objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering operations design and supply chain) to ensure veneer specifications standards and usage are optimized.
- Establish and maintain veneer quality standards and work closely with suppliers to ensure compliance.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities using lean manufacturing principles and MKPS (MillerKnoll Performance System) tools.
- Conduct cost analysis and value engineering to achieve annual cost savings and efficiency targets.
- Negotiate supplier agreements and maintain strong strategic supplier relationships.
- Monitor veneer inventory levels and manage reserve records to support production demand.
- Support training development and coaching of internal teams and veneer buyers on strategy process and best practices.
- Leverage market analysis to understand global veneer trends cost drivers and risks and apply these insights to procurement decisions.
- Travel up to 40% including international travel.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Business or a related fieldor equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 10 years of professional procurement or sourcing experience preferably in veneer or wood materials.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing cost analysis and supplier negotiations.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes materials flow and quality systems.
- Demonstrated experience with lean principles and/or MKPS methodology.
- Excellent communication collaboration and influencing skills.
- Ability to interpret financial data including cost structures income statements and balance sheets.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Who We Hire
Simply put we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Geiger is comprised of people of all abilities gender identities and expressions ages ethnicities sexual orientations veterans from every branch of military service and more. Here you can bring your whole self to work. Were committed to equal opportunity employment including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at .
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
New Perspectives on Scandinavian Design. Muuto is rooted in the Scandinavian design tradition characterized by enduring aesthetics, functionality, craftsmanship and an honest expression.
