Procurement Specialist

Cerrowir; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits effective day one

Holiday pay

Vacation & PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program

Six Sigma & Lean training

Learning & development

Job summary

Cerrowire, a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing activities for MC Cable and related materials from our Hartselle, AL operations. The role requires location on site and close coordination with Operations and Finance to optimize inventory levels and supplier performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in purchasing with strong negotiation, ERP and MS Office skills, and a proven ability to manage supplier relationships and drive process

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain or related field.
• At least five years’ experience in purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management.
• At least three years’ experience in a managing role within purchasing.
• Negotiating contracts, pricing, terms, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Professional and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Sound problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and the use of ERP systems.
• Well organized.
• Negotiating experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations and Finance teams with inventory management, forecasting and control.
• Implement strategies to maintain continuous supply of purchased materials that result in high customer service.
• Manage inventories by increasing turns and minimizing excess and obsolete materials.
• Support/drive the implementation of purchasing best practices.
• Maintain and build positive vendor relations.
• Support on-time delivery and inventory goals.
• Successfully lead/support negotiations with suppliers that satisfy internal price, quality, delivery, and cost/price reduction requirements.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply chain

Inventory management

Negotiation

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cerro Wire LLCAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.Cerrowire, a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading U.S. copper wire supplier for residential, commercial and industrial applications. In addition to rugged and dependable, guaranteed products, including MC cables and aluminum wires, the Cerrowire focus is on customer service and delivering on time and in full from our wire manufacturing plants in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, and Utah. We create our quality products in our new, state-of-the-art MC cable plant.Why Join Us?Health Benefits effective day one (Health, Dental, Vision)Holiday pay effective day oneVacation and Personal Time Off (prorated & accrued)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Discount ProgramSix Sigma & Lean TrainingLearning & Development TrainingSUMMARY:This position will manage the purchasing activities for in Hartselle with oversight for MC Cable. These two locations are in very close proximity. This position requires the employee to be located on-site in office in Hartselle, AL.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain or related field.At least five years’ experience in purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management.At least three years’ experience in a managing role within purchasingNegotiating contracts, pricing, terms, and service agreements with suppliersManaging supplier relationships and performanceProfessional and effective written and oral communication skills.Sound problem solving and analytical skills.Proficient in Microsoft office and the use of ERP systems.Well organized.Negotiating experience desired.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY AREAS AND DUTIES:Support Operations and Finance teams with inventory management, forecasting and control.Implement strategies to maintain continuous supply of purchased materials that result in high customer service.Manage inventories by increasing turns and minimizing excess and obsolete materials.Support/drive the implementation of purchasing best practices.Maintain and build positive vendor relations.Support on-time delivery and inventory goals.Successfully lead/support negotiations with suppliers that satisfy the Company’s internal price, quality, delivery, product development requirements, and cost/price reduction efforts.Resolve supplier quality issues.Work with accounting and accounts payable to resolve any discrepancies.Manage the purchase order process.Additional duties as assigned, not determined at the time of hire.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:This role operates in an office environment at a manufacturing plant. Plant tours and walks may be required in which proper safety protocol needs to be followed. Some travel to Company plants, suppliers and customers may be required.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.