REGIONAL PURCHASING MANAGER

AirReps • Eagan, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Stevens Equipment Supply, a member of Daikin Industries, Inc., is a wholesale distributor of equipment, parts, and supplies to diverse industries including Residential and Light Commercial Heating & Air Conditioning, Hospitality and Refrigeration, is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Regional Purchasing Manager role to join our team in our Eagan, MN branch. The Regional Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the ordering process for all parts and supplies direct to the branches. This also includes specific vendor management and inventory management along with supporting branches, vendors and sales teams for sales growth.

Requirements

• 3+ years working experience in planning/inventory management
• Systems Experience: Mapics/Mincron
• Product Knowledge: HVAC Aftermarket Parts
• Strong delivery focus with good analytical, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Project and change management skills and experience.
• Flexible approach, stakeholder management, good organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.
• Bachelor’s Degree or years work related experience

Responsibilities

• Place purchase order to vendors to meet branch need
• Work with Regional Parts Managers and Branch Managers on reducing excess/dead inventory
• Work with Branch and Vendors on ensuring each Branch in their region is carrying the “right” products to support the regional customers.
• Create regional reports on inventory, slash numbers dollars, past due invoices and others assigned by manager and VP of PSA.
• Support business leaders across the region and contributes to the realization of their strategies by developing purchasing strategies and implementing global purchasing strategy for raw materials, packaging and indirect materials in the region.
• Collect and interpret market data related to materials and suppliers to develop and create plans for the short-term and long-term security of supply / supplier position
• Develop action plans and sets targets for each site purchasing team and ensure delivery in own region and through counterparts in other regions.
• Develop, implement and improve purchasing work processes in the region.
• Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers in the region, assuring continuity of supply at lowest possible total costs and is responsible for several purchasing contracts/frame contracts for the BU for key products.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Benefits

• Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires
• Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills
• Growth Opportunities - there is immense opportunities to grow your career
• You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree