Purchasing Agent

Thermon • Morristown, TN

72d • Onsite

About The Position

Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership. Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency. We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work. Located in Morristown, TN and within an hour of Knoxville, Precision Boilers is a leader and innovator in Electric Steam and Hot Water Boilers, Gas Fired Steam and Hot Water Boilers, Deaerators, and Boiler Room Accessory products for nearly 75 years and continues to pursue strong growth plans within the marketplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of hands-on Purchasing experience is required.
• Experience in large industrial manufacturing companies preferred.
• Extensive experience working with manufacturing Bill of Materials, drawings, welding and paint specifications, and customer requirements is a plus.
• Procurement certifications Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) preferred.
• Experience working with financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Working knowledge of ERP based financial systems; Infor XA experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and maintains inventory.
• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products with attention to specific business needs that will help increase performance.
• Develops and maintains relationships with wholesalers and suppliers.
• Assesses financial risks of purchases.
• Prepares Request for Quote (RFQ) packages and communicates with suppliers.
• Processes PO Requisitions and places POs with qualified suppliers utilizing the latest and active quotes in Infor XA.
• Updates business system (Infor XA) with price, lead time, supplier promise date, and supplier information.
• Leads supplier communication on all changes due to Engineering Change Orders, drawing revisions, part revisions, MRP Need Date, Pushouts and Pull-ins, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Goods Receiving, etc.
• Works closely with Production team to manage alignment of PO Need Date with Mfg. Demand Date.
• Ensures timely communication of date changes between Thermon Precision and suppliers.
• Develops 'production hot list' and prioritizes supplier delivery.
• Manages Supplier delivery performance using business system (Infor XA) reports and communicates with suppliers as needed.
• Level-loads suppliers to reduce capacity and supply risks.
• Monitors Supplier capacity and quality issues that may negatively impact order fulfilment.
• Solicits assistance from Manufacturing and Quality to ensure supplier qualification criteria are met prior to awarding purchase orders.
• Collaborates with Production, Quality, and suppliers for timely First Article deliveries.
• Works with Quality Team and helps resolve quality issues resulting from NCRs, Customer Issues, etc.
• Supports Physical Inventory Count process and cycle count process for timeliness and inventory accuracy.
• Identifies inventory discrepancies and drives root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Becomes a subject matter expert in Infor XA ERP Planning and Purchasing processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned, based on workload and business needs.
• Supports key Procurement projects as needed.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree