Buyer

CHANNELL COMMERCIAL CORP•Rockwall, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV, among others. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connection and management systems and high performance below grade vaults. As a Buyer, you will be responsible for inventory and supplier management to sourcing raw materials for a manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will need to be Highly Organized, able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of expenditures such as metals, plastics, and hardware.

Requirements

Associates Degree or equivalent; 3-5 years of work experience as a buyer preferred.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
Experience developing and implementing long term strategies.
Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
A knack for negotiation and networking
Oracle or SAP experience preferred.
APICS Certification preferred
Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures.
Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions.
Submit to background check, pre-employment drug screen.
Must be able to speak, read/comprehend and write in English.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute purchasing strategies.
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
Forecast price and market trends to identify changes and execute strategies.
Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
Assess, manage, and mitigate risks.
Seek and partner with reliable vendors.
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand