Buyer

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Monday-Friday) Hybrid Compensation: At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $69,740 - $89,082.40. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria. Join Our Team as a Buyer! The Production Planning department is responsible for facilitating the requisition of production supplies and materials used in S&C’s products, including ordering, contracting, and managing relationships with suppliers. The Buyer is responsible for ensuring that production teams receive the supplies and materials they require in a timely and cost-effective manner. This role collaborates with leadership, production, and non-production teams to understand production material needs and adjust procurement scheduling accordingly while adhering to function standards and S&C Policies & Procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, a related field, or equivalent experience.
2-3 years of demonstrated experience working in purchasing or a related role in the manufacturing industry.
Good understanding of procurement processes, including requisitioning, purchasing, and supplier management.
Some knowledge of supply chain management principles, including inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics.
Familiarity with relevant industry regulations, compliance standards, and ethical sourcing practices.
Good negotiation skills with the ability to understand business priorities and pursue beneficial outcomes in discussions with suppliers.
Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal departments and external vendors.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and ability to complete activities with accuracy.
Good analytical skills with the ability to understand information and make decisions based on analysis.
Proficient in using Oracle ERP for procurement functions.
Must also have some experience working with supplier management platforms and data analytics tools.
Must have specific experience with Oracle ERP software.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (Advanced), Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working in the electrical manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Understand a specific set of commodities required for certain production lines and work with suppliers to acquire the needed materials in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Dynamically evaluate purchase recommendations and analyze cost and lead time to determine the appropriate supplier to fill the need.
Make adjustments to decisions based on supplier performance and constantly changing business needs.
Collaborate cross-functionally with both production and non-production teams to ensure that materials and production supplies are provided in a timely manner.
Tracks purchases, monitor vendor quality and maintain records of supplier performance and information.
Provide recommendations to internal teams, considering business needs and supplier abilities, to determine the next steps needed to acquire essential commodities.
Act as the primary point of contact with suppliers, working closely with them to address timing and quality issues.
Work with the Global Sourcing team to identify new suppliers and coordinate details of new purchase process setups with them.
Analyze production scheduling data and information from suppliers to track key metrics, such as expense saving, past dues, dual sourcing, and inventory reductions.
Escalate issues to leaders as they arise.
Maintain on-hand inventories of parts and materials for production.
Develop and implement plans to reduce inventory levels while meeting production demands.
Participate in A3 problem-solving activities as needed.
Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes that may impact the availability or cost of materials, proactively recommending changes to procurement strategies as needed.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Other responsibilities as assigned.