Indirect Buyer

Valto Engineered Materials; Channahon (IL); Vor Ort; USD 63.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Zusammenfassung

Valto, Inc is seeking an Indirect Buyer in Joliet, IL to lead indirect sourcing for the Goshen production site and back up other locations as needed. The role drives cost efficiency, negotiates contracts, and manages vendor relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of non-production materials.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in procurement or supply chain roles, a college degree in a related field, strong cost-analysis skills, and the ability to work in a matrixed environment.

Qualifikationen

• College degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or other operations or supply chain role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze costs and drive savings opportunities.
• Capital/MRO procurement experience a plus.
• Solid Communication and Inter-personal Skills.
• Strong initiative/ self-starter.
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment.

Aufgaben

• Identify and source suppliers for indirect goods and services for the Joliet production site. Facilitate negotiation of contracts and agreements, ensuring favorable terms and total cost of ownership for the company.
• Issue and track purchase orders for indirect materials and services. Coordinate with various site internal teams to ensure accurate, cost-effective, and timely fulfillment.
• Partner with other Valto production sites to aggregate products to drive lower cost of ownership through leveraged buying arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with budgets and forecast future site purchasing needs.
• Measure and communicate opportunities and savings both internally and externally.
• Measure supplier performance and internal participation in all initiatives.
• Track site spend and report cost savings and supplier performance through a standardized set of KPI's.
• Resolve issues related to site Indirect product and service quality, delivery, or payment.
• Communicate project updates to all stakeholders
• Leader for positive change.

Kenntnisse

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Initiative

Matrixed environment

Ausbildung

College degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Full Time

Channahon, IL, US

With over 70 years of innovative products and services, Valto, Inc is the world's leading provider of FRP composite panels. Our lightweight composite products deliver unsurpassed strength and durability; and we continue to pioneer next level performance in building materials, recreational vehicles, and transportation.We deliver quality products that perform in demanding environments.

Valto is currently seeking an Indirect Buyer - Joliet, IL. This role is responsible for leading all indirect sourcing activities for goods and services at the Goshen production site. The Buyer will drive cost efficiency and productivity by identifying low-cost sourcing opportunities, ensuring contract compliance, managing vendor relationships, and maintaining appropriate inventory levels for non-production materials.

Additionally, this position will provide cross-site support by serving as a backup to Indirect Buyers at other locations as needed.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Identify and source suppliers for indirect goods and services for the Joliet production site. Facilitate negotiation of contracts and agreements, ensuring favorable terms and total cost of ownership for the company.
• Issue and track purchase orders for indirect materials and services. Coordinate with various site internal teams to ensure accurate, cost-effective, and timely fulfillment.
• Partner with other Valto production sites to aggregate products to drive lower cost of ownership through leveraged buying arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with budgets and forecast future site purchasing needs.
• Measure and communicate opportunities and savings both internally and externally.
• Measure supplier performance and internal participation in all initiatives.
• Track site spend and report cost savings and supplier performance through a standardized set of KPI's.
• Resolve issues related to site Indirect product and service quality, delivery, or payment.
• Communicate project updates to all stakeholders
• Leader for positive change.

What You Bring To The Table

• College degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or other operations or supply chain role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze costs and drive savings opportunities
• Capital/MRO procurement experience a plus
• Solid Communication and Inter-personal Skills
• Strong initiative/ self-starter
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes bonus eligibility and a competitive benefits program. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 11 Paid Holidays.

For this role, we anticipate paying an annualized rate up to 70k, plus bonus. Placement within the range considers experience, skills, and internal equity.

Valto, Inc complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), and the Illinois Human Rights Act, and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities as required by law.

Valto, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities at any time based on business needs.

Nothing in this job description creates an employment contract, express or implied. Employment remains at will where permitted by applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.