Industrial Purchasing I — Strategic Sourcing & Cost Savings

Ceco-Environmental; Venice Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CECO Environmental is a global leader in sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. The Purchasing Agent I will execute all purchasing activities to support operations, including generating purchase orders for raw materials, equipment, tools and supplies, and planning deliveries to align with production schedules.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in industrial purchasing, strong data analysis, vendor management and negotiation skills; associates degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience purchasing in a sub-contract, manufacturing, or project environment.
• Associates degree in supply chain management or business administration preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.
• Ability to gather and analyze data.
• Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis on Excel.
• Solid judgement, decision making skills and leadership capabilities.
• Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Sources equipment, goods, fabrication and services along with vendor identification and management.
• Reviews purchase requisitions and confer with suppliers for price, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Receives price quotes, compares against requirements and budget, and creates purchase orders.
• Negotiates purchase orders and closes deals with optimal terms.
• Verifies receipt of items and resolves shipment errors with suppliers.
• Supports development and implementation of new purchasing strategies to reduce costs.
• Enters purchase orders for OE, AM, and stock for multiple brands, including fabrication POs.
• Assists in inputting and updating min/max data on stock/raw material.
• Maintains positive communications with stakeholders.
• Updates pricing in database on commodities under management.
• Monitors vendor schedules to maximize on-time deliveries.
• Ensures items are delivered per PO due dates with proactive follow-up.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Supply chain management knowledge

Vendor management

Data analysis

Multi-project management

Education

Associates degree in supply chain management or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

CECO Environmental is a global leader in sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. The Purchasing Agent I will execute all purchasing activities to support operations, including generating purchase orders for raw materials, equipment, tools and supplies, and planning deliveries to align with production schedules.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in industrial purchasing, strong data analysis, vendor management and negotiation skills; associates degree preferred.