Buyer II

Apogee•Wausau, WI

About The Position

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.3 billion. It provides distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. Brands in the Apogee family are Alumicor, EFCO, Harmon, Linetec, Tru Vue, Tubelite, Viracon and Wausau. www.apog.com Architectural Metals (Metals) is a segment within Apogee that is a provider of aluminum windows, storefront and entrance systems. We offer an integrated set of capabilities including design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication, and assembly. Our market-leading brands offer solutions for a wide range of construction project types and sizes across the U.S. and Canada. We are known for our dependable on-time service, robust engineering capabilities, broad product portfolio, and industry-leading quality. Brands supported within the Metals segment include: Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, Tubelite and Wausau Window & Wall Systems. Position Summary The Buyer II position will manage and direct the procurement of assigned commodities for the Architectural Metals procurement organization. This role will be responsible for executing commodities strategies, maintaining supplier performance, and improving and enhancing quality of purchases and timeliness of deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
3 - 5 years of business experience in supply chain
Previous experience with Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems
Exposure to the complex tasks within the job function.
Experience implementing improvements or establishing procurement industry best practices across functional areas.
Understanding of procurement Source to Pay technologies.
MRP and ERP technology background in support of the Source to Pay process.
Demonstrated experience dealing with cross-functional teams.
Supplier negotiation background.
Effective Communication - Effectively expresses self clearly and accurately to all audiences. Uses correct grammar, punctuations and spelling in written communications. Writes in a way that is understandable and tailored to the audience.
Decision Making - Recognizes issues, problems or opportunities and determines whether action is needed. Includes others in decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information. The ability to identify what is and what is not working.
Quality of Work - Accepts responsibility for quality and timeliness of work. Works to achieve goal despite barriers or difficulties. Adjusts focus when it becomes obvious that a goal cannot be achieved, redirects energy into related achievable goals. Maintains a high rate of efficiency and attention to detail.
Negotiating - Can negotiate skillfully in difficult situations; can settle differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; thoughtfully fashions creative solutions that satisfy all parties.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the purchase of materials for assigned commodities across the Metals organization.
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and other relevant criteria.
Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure optimal terms and conditions.
Process RFQs, evaluate bids and qualify suppliers.
Execute purchase orders and maintain purchase orders through receipt of material.
Participate in procurement planning activities, development of overall strategies, and source selection meetings.
Complete all required file documentation, such as justification for award memorandums, price and/or cost analysis memorandums, etc.
Manage supplier communication and understand market trends.
Monitor supplier performance through scorecard management and address supplier performance issues, cost of poor performance or corrective actions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Enterprise Category Leaders to develop, implement, and execute strategic sourcing strategies that drive efficiency, cost savings, and process improvement.
Resolve discrepancies with purchase orders, invoices and receipts

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression