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Avnet; Richfield Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401K & Pension

Paid Holidays

Family Support

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Disability Insurance

HSA/FSA

Education Assistance

Employee Development Resources

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Avnet is seeking a procurement professional to oversee purchasing, order management and logistics in Richfield Township, OH to enable profitability and efficient operations.

You will align purchases with business strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and coordinate with warehouses and carriers to ensure on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing and logistics experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Purchases and provides order fulfillment to support demand and inventory goals.
• Manages order status and delivery information in company systems.
• Develops supplier relationships to improve on-time delivery and pricing.
• Negotiates pricing on high-value opportunities with suppliers.
• Coordinates with warehouse and carriers to ensure on-time receipt and delivery.
• Monitors inventory aging and performs stock rotation as needed.

Skills

Purchasing

Order management

Logistics coordination

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Who We Are:

We are Newark, an Avnet Company, part of Farnell Global, the fast and reliable distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance, and repair. From research and design through prototype to production, we are here to help you access the products and services you need 24/7. With more than 80 years of experience, 47 localized websites, and a dedicated team of over 3,500 employees, we provide every component you need to build the technology of tomorrow.

Farnell Global trades as Farnell in Europe, Newark in North America, and element14 throughout Asia Pacific. We also sell direct to consumers through a network of resellers, and our CPC business in the UK.

We have been part of the established global technology distributor, Avnet, since 2016. Today, this relationship allows us to support our customers at every stage of the product life cycle, offering a truly unique distribution model, as well as expertise in end-to-end delivery and product design.

Job Summary:

Responsible for purchasing, order management and logistics to mitigate risk and enable profitability. Aligns purchases with the business strategies and financial goals.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Purchases and provides order fulfillment activities in support of business demand to positively impact inventory turns and have predictable and accurate supplier on-time delivery.
• Manages the order status process, including ensuring shipping and delivery information is accurate in company's systems. Ensures post Purchase Order (PO) placement updates are complete following PO backlog management process to include tracking, reporting and communication with matrix team members along with working with supplier(s) to meet deliveries.
• Develops and manages relationship with suppliers to hold them accountable for meeting shipping and delivery commitments to include system and process improvements at both company and the supplier.
• Negotiates pricing with suppliers on high value quantity opportunities.
• Works with warehouse and logistics teams, including transportation carriers, to ensure product is received and delivered on time; lead/drive/support process improvements.
• Manages non-conforming inventory, including product disposition and in-process failures.
• Provides timely communication to planners, sales and customer operations on order status and problem resolution.
• Assists in managing inventory aging and fill rate including disposition - stock rotation/liquidations as appropriate to meet the goals of the business.
• Supports group and/or organization key initiatives and objectives through contributions on project teams to include support of supplier management activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in area of discipline. Competent in all job functions and has general understanding of the industry practices, techniques and standards.
• Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis. May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results.
• Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. May receive some limited guidance for new assignments. Work may be reviewed for overall adequacy.
• Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization. May represent department internally or externally.
• Actions may impact the success of the overall department and/or the organization. Failure to accomplish work or erroneous decisions may result in delays to projects, loss of revenue or allocation of additional resources to remedy.

Work Experience:

• Typically 3+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

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What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Employee Development Resources
• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at [phone].