Purchasing Agent

Regal Ware Inc•West Bend, WI

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About The Position

As a member of the Regal Holdings family, the West Bend Company brings over 100 years of experience to its clients providing high quality cookware products that meet and exceed expectations. We are experts in drawing and finishing high performance stainless steel. We believe the kitchen (and the family table) make up the hub of the home, where everyone belongs. We are all working together to: Be first in mind, first in choice for US manufactured cookware Positively impact the lives of over 1,000,000+ people each year with our innovative and entrepreneurial mindset Create an environment where all employees can do their best work You will love it here if you believe in the following: Everybody matters Do the right thing We are in this together Passion for our customers Service Built Involved Solutions Provider If this sounds like the company for you, your seat at our West Bend Company family table awaits. Your seat at the table: Purchasing Agent You will love this seat if you get, want, and have the capacity to: Ensure Raw Material & Purchased Components Availability of MRO and some production components Maintain steady and constant supply of raw materials, components, and finished goods to assure timely delivery of customer orders Responsibility includes location, evaluation, and selecting sources of supply for both new and existing raw materials. Obtain and ensure correct lead-time information from vendors Execute Sourcing Strategy Reduce product costs & control inventory levels. Resolve quality problems when vendor is responsible, and initiate charge backs pertaining to cost of defective materials, added labor expended, impact of substitution, incoming freight costs, etc. Recommend use of alternative or substitute materials where of value to drive cost and waste out of supply chain Gain & Maintain Supplier Relationships Visit vendor plants to ensure quality and production capabilities. Research and investigate potential vendor companies. Manage to ensure the best total landed price, quality, and delivery. Maintain company’s reputation for integrity and fairness in all transactions with vendors, negotiating and performing value analysis on new and existing raw materials for management consideration This seat reports to: Sr. Manager of Supply Chain & Production Planning Our company believes leaders are critical to the success of each individual. Because of this, you will have a leader who: Works with a sense of urgency and aligned purpose Has a passion for our customers and a focus on end consumers Is a servant leader who is collaborative and approachable Has strong ethics and integrity Is courageous and inspirational.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, economics, engineering, science, or other relevant. OR Minimum 2 years’ experience as a buyer or purchasing agent with responsibility for purchases of MRO preferred or one or more major raw material requirements
Experience in negotiations
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
Strong attention to detail
Superior organizational skills
Ability to learn quickly
Ownership and accountability

Responsibilities

Ensure Raw Material & Purchased Components Availability of MRO and some production components
Maintain steady and constant supply of raw materials, components, and finished goods to assure timely delivery of customer orders
Responsibility includes location, evaluation, and selecting sources of supply for both new and existing raw materials.
Obtain and ensure correct lead-time information from vendors
Execute Sourcing Strategy
Reduce product costs & control inventory levels.
Resolve quality problems when vendor is responsible, and initiate charge backs pertaining to cost of defective materials, added labor expended, impact of substitution, incoming freight costs, etc.
Recommend use of alternative or substitute materials where of value to drive cost and waste out of supply chain
Gain & Maintain Supplier Relationships
Visit vendor plants to ensure quality and production capabilities.
Research and investigate potential vendor companies.
Manage to ensure the best total landed price, quality, and delivery.
Maintain company’s reputation for integrity and fairness in all transactions with vendors, negotiating and performing value analysis on new and existing raw materials for management consideration