'Own Your Career' supports Tenneco's People Model, ensuring that we both "Select the Best" and "Build & Develop" internal talent.

It is our commitment to develop and promote great talent within the Tenneco team.

Position Summary:

This position will primarily act as a buyer and analyst for raw materials. Manage subcontracting suppliers and act as a back-up procurement analyst for raw materials. This includes procuring materials to support the upstream manufacturing while balancing inventory levels to ensure the lowest possible inventory with the highest possible fill rate. This role will also be first level SAP support for buyers and analysts including resolving SAP issues, providing business requirements to IT, testing and training.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Provide first level technical support for procurement and purchasing SAP users
• For more complex issues, work with the SAP Support Team by providing business user requirements, testing of solutions and end user training
• Responsible for subcontracting vendor contracts/scheduling agreements which includes placing/releasing orders, expedite/de-expedite order as necessary and maintain visual pull inventory
• Manage subcontracting supply base (vendor performance, open order report, lead time reduction, etc.)
• Back-up other analysts, primarily raw materials, during vacations or absences
• Partner with production planning and other departments to ensure business continuity, supply demand, service and cost management
• Analyze and adjust inventory levels (safety stocks; excess/obsolete material)
• Participate in meetings such as, staff, production, inventory, budget, safety, quality, CNN, OPS reviews, quarterly communications, as required
• Follow the Quality Management System requirements as outlined in the applicable QMS procedures
• Follow environmental and safety rules and regulations and suggest ways for continual improvement
• Promptly reports quality problems, personal injuries and unsafe conditions
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Perform related duties and assignments that are consistent with knowledge and training

Qualifications - Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• At least 2-3 years' experience using SAP - purchasing, buying and planning in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of SAP vendor contracts, scheduling agreements and subcontracting processes preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and customers
• Demonstrated analytical abilities necessary to plan and prioritize own work, complete work on schedule and maintain required records and logs
• Proven ability to learn new concepts, processes, etc. quickly and utilize them within a team
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills with the ability to assess trends and statistical data/reports
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Access is a plus
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to walk and move about, stoop and bend

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work in an office environment with daily trips into the manufacturing shop which may be subject to excessive noise

You are encouraged to 'Own Your Career' to maximize your development and reach your full potential!