SSW Advanced Technologies

Procurement

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for direct and indirect materials
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and manage suppliers to support business objectives related to cost, quality, delivery, and innovation
• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, contracts, terms and conditions, and long-term supply agreements
• Monitor market trends, material pricing, supply chain risks, and capacity constraints to proactively manage procurement strategies
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through supplier development, value engineering, competitive bidding, and process improvements
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support new product launches, supplier transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Establish supplier performance metrics and conduct regular business reviews
• Resolve supply chain disruptions and escalation issues while minimizing impact to production and customer commitments
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, quality requirements, and ethical sourcing standards
• Maintain accurate procurement data, contracts, supplier records, and reporting metrics
• Support inventory optimization efforts while balancing service, cost, and working capital objectives

Procurement & Sourcing Manager

Accountant

• Prepare and post journal entries related to manufacturing operations, including production, labor, overhead, and inventory transactions
• Coordinate and reconcile production reporting, including units produced, scrap, and variances
• Analyze labor hours and manufacturing costs; investigate and explain variances to standards and budget
• Support month-end and year-end close activities for the plant
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Partner with production and operations teams to validate inventory movements and production reporting
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor inventory reserves, obsolescence, and adjustments
• Support plant-related AP and AR activities, including invoice review, accruals, and reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of plant expenses and intercompany transactions
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies
• Utilize AS/400 (IBM i) for production, inventory, and financial transactions
• Prepare and analyze plant financial reports, including P&L, cost summaries, and variance analyses
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements
• Assist with process improvements and system enhancements related to plant accounting