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About The Position

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, blueprint reading, and quality assurance procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Power BI.
• Proficiency using ERP systems to support purchasing activities; Epicor is specified.
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a job shop or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Heavy manufacturing experience.
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, fabricated components, capital equipment, and specialized services used in heavy manufacturing.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify global and domestic suppliers for capability, capacity, and compliance with technical and quality standards.
• Lead supplier negotiations focused on cost reduction, long-term agreements, risk mitigation, and performance improvement.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Monitor reporting and the ERP system for purchase demand requirements.
• Expedite or follow up on purchases when required and update records when ship dates change.
• Negotiate blanket orders with suppliers for frequently needed materials.
• Support logistics and customs activities.
• Use data analytics across spend categories to support organizational decision-making through Power BI.
• Satisfy ISO 9001 Quality Standard requirements as they apply to purchasing functions.