Purchasing Team Lead

Endries International, Inc; Town of Brillion (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO

401K match

Job summary

Endries International, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Team Lead to head the procurement group in Brillion/ Madison, WI. You will guide a team of professionals, drive supplier negotiations, optimize inventory, and ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of fasteners and related components to meet demand and company goals.

The role emphasizes strategic supplier management, cost reduction, and cross-functional collaboration with quality teams to maintain high standards and reliable supply chains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in a procurement or purchasing role within the fastener distribution industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of purchasing professionals.
• Cultivate and manage supplier relationships and negotiate complex agreements.
• Analyze inventory data to optimize stocking levels and reduce carrying costs.
• Oversee high-value contracts with suppliers and ensure compliance with terms.
• Conduct price analyses and total cost of ownership assessments for cost savings.
• Collaborate with quality teams to ensure product quality standards.
• Stay informed on industry trends to guide purchasing decisions.
• Mentor other procurement team members and develop their growth.
• Generate reports on procurement metrics and cost savings for management.
• Support strategic initiatives to improve procurement efficiency.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Cost reduction

Data analytics

Leadership

Quality awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain

Job description

The Purchasing Team Lead will play a pivotal role in leading and managing the procurement team. Responsibilities will include coordinating with suppliers, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of fasteners and related components to meet customer demand and company objectives. This role will also be responsible for leading and managing a team of purchasing professionals.

Essential Functions

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of purchasing professionals, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure the team’s success and development
• Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, negotiate complex agreements, and resolve critical issues to ensure a robust and reliable supply chain
• Analyze inventory data, trends, and demand patterns to optimize stocking levels, reduce carrying costs, and minimize stock outs
• Oversee the negotiation, execution, and management of high-value contracts and agreements with suppliers, ensuring strict compliance with terms and conditions
• Conduct advanced price analysis, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership assessments to identify opportunities for significant cost savings and value-added services from suppliers
• Collaborate closely with quality teams to ensure that all products meet or excel the required quality standards and specifications
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, market conditions, and innovations in fasteners and related products, leveraging this knowledge to make highly informed purchasing decisions
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and leadership to other procurement team members, fostering their professional growth and development
• Generate reports on procurement metrics, supplier performance, and cost savings for management
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic initiatives to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement function
• Lead and support cost reduction initiatives by identifying opportunities for savings, process improvements, and efficiencies within the procurement function

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven track record of successful supplier negotiations and cost reductions
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in using advanced procurement software, data analytics tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding communication, leadership, and team management abilities
• Basic knowledge of fasteners, materials, industry standards, and market dynamics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in a procurement or purchasing role within the fastener distribution industry

Additional Position Information

• Location: Brillion, WI OR Madison, WI (on-site / hybrid)
• Benefits: Endries offers a great benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, generous paid time off, a company matched 401K plan, and much more. Most benefits are effective on your first day!

At Endries International, our vision is to achieve uncommon results, together. We are innovators leveraging technology to deliver exceptional value to our customers. Our associates make a difference by passionately providing reliable, innovative, and efficient supply chain solutions through deeply rooted relationships. Endries International is a rapidly growing global fastener distribution company headquartered in Brillion, Wisconsin. Learn more:www.endries.com

Endries International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to his or her race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or because of a disability that does not prevent the individual from performing the essential functions of his or her job, as well any other legally protected class status.

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