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Drive the strategy for procurement of direct materials through the development of strategic business relationships domestically and globally.
Select suppliers and negotiate purchase agreements in collaboration with Project Execution and Engineering departments.
Issue purchase agreements, blanket orders, and purchase orders within corporate purchasing policy.
Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
Collaborate with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
Oversee the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
Maintain and/or implement purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
Review and negotiate monthly price changes in relation to market movements.
Advise the business units on price trends, force majeures, and industry capacity changes.
Align processes to support long term capital and product supply decisions.
Develop long term supply planning opportunities for strategic investment.
Drive process improvements by developing and integrating best practices across multiple functions.
Draft, explain, and implement instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing.
Act as the company’s representative in negotiations with vendors.
Resolve grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
Assess material availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
Organize quarterly and annual inventories of warehouse.
Coordinate removal or disposal of surplus materials.
Prepare regular monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports for internal management.
Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations as it pertains to vendors, including obtaining and maintaining NDAs.
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Update vendor profiles and contact information in the ERP.
Provide feedback to management on areas of improvement and recommend implementation of enhanced processes and procedures.
Hire, manage and develop the purchasing team.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain management or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience in a technical, engineering heavy industry.
Minimum 3 years of managerial experience with direct reports.
Ability to understand technical specifications and evaluate equipment based on those specifications.
Experience negotiating and setting up new suppliers.
Experience working in a highly technical and engineering-based industry.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with an ERP system, Acumatica preferred.
Valid US drivers’ license.
Willingness to travel.
Valid passport or ability to obtain one required.
Must be authorized to work for any company in the United States. Must not require sponsorship, or continued sponsorship to work for any company in the United States at any time in the future.
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Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Onsite
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