Play a crucial role in the procurement process by identifying and establishing long-term relationships with vendors. Responsibilities will include evaluating future needs, assessing existing vendor capabilities, and providing essential support to Procurement Agents. Staying informed about market trends and changes in business practices will be key to ensuring the company remains competitive and innovative.

• Evaluate future needs and assess existing vendor capabilities.
• Research and establish vendors for long term relationships.
• Leverage volume forecasting.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver supplier scorecards.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors.
• Conduct vendor visits as necessary.
• Provide company with market trends and forecasts.
• Provide backup to Procurement Agents.
• Keep abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Bachelor’s degree in business preferred, or at least 5 years of purchasing experience in industrial manufacturing.

• Previous purchasing experience with Electrical or Steel Commodities in a multi-plant environment
• Good knowledge in (MRP) material requirement planning (Epicor preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• International sourcing experience required (IEC and Australian code knowledge a plus)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works in both a professional office environment and a manufacturing/production floor environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the facility.
• Regular interaction with production employees and operations personnel on the manufacturing floor.
• May be exposed to varying temperatures, moderate noise levels, dust, moving machinery, and forklift traffic while on the production floor.
• Must follow all company safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering production areas.
• Occasional bending, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting of office materials or supplies up to 20 pounds.
• May require occasional flexibility in schedule based on business or production needs.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Nine (9) Paid Holidays

Flexible scheduling

Consistent Overtime

No Travel Required

On-The-Job Training

Advancement Opportunities

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance