Procurement Specialist

marmon; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits effective day one (HMO

Holiday pay effective day one

Vacation and PTO (prorated)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program

Six Sigma & Lean training

Job summary

Cerrowire LLC, a Marmon Holdings company, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing activities for MC Cable in Hartselle, AL. This on-site role requires skilled negotiation, supplier management, and strong analytical abilities.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in a related field and at least five years in purchasing, with three years in a leadership role. Travel to nearby locations may be required; ERP and MS Office proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.
• Experience negotiating contracts, pricing, terms and service agreements.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficient with ERP systems and MS Office, well organized.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for MC Cable with oversight in Hartselle, AL.
• Support operations and finance with inventory management, forecasting and control.
• Negotiate with suppliers to meet price, quality, delivery and development needs.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships and on-time delivery goals.
• Drive purchasing best practices and resolve supplier quality issues.
• Coordinate with accounts payable to resolve discrepancies and process POs.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP systems

MS Office

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organized

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cerro Wire LLC

As 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 one
• Vacation and Personal Time Off (prorated & accrued)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• Six Sigma & Lean Training
• Learning & Development Training

SUMMARY:

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 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.

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.