Strategic Commodities Project Lead

Van Meter Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet insurance

Company paid life and disability

Paid time off including holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Van Meter Inc. is seeking a Commodities Project Specialist to coordinate large contractor projects from start to finish, manage data and pricing for commodity lines, and serve as liaison between customers, the wire center and vendors.

The role requires strong communication, problem solving, and project management skills; industry experience on mission-critical projects is preferred. The position collaborates with supplier partners to improve data information, implement pricing updates, and

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• Previous project management (or similar function) experience required.
• Demonstrated customer service experience preferred.
• Electrical industry knowledge and experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office Excel and Word skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Eclipse preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills via phone, email and in person are required.

Responsibilities

• Service the strategic contractor customer by providing projects oversight and communication
• Manage communication both internally and externally
• Responsible for oversight of project to include purchasing from vendors, resolving customer problems, ensuring delivery of order, etc.
• Support the management of data and pricing for commodity lines
• Work with supplier partners to improve data information, current process and streamline future product launches
• Work with Commodity Manager to implement pricing updates
• Collaborates with the Wire Center to ensure schedules are maintained and deadlines are met
• Update customers with project schedules, job details and orders
• Work closely with Commodities Manager and Commodities Purchaser to maintain inventory levels and maximize purchasing discounts
• Provide customers with accurate progress updates and product delivery information
• Implement and improve tools to support commodity business and growth
• Implement efficient ways to manage pricing and inventory within multiple markets
• Support new market growth
• Build and maintain customer and vendor/supplier relationships
• Provide data for new and existing customers for database entry
• Maintain reporting tools to keep the commodity team and vendors aligned on project business
• Work closely with Outside Sales Representatives to keep account activities up to date
• Manage multi-million dollar projects
• Collaborate with Wire Centers to ensure all project needs are met

Skills

Customer Focused

Problem solving

Negotiation

Detail oriented

Communication

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Analysis and follow-up

Work ethic

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Eclipse

Job description

Van Meter Inc. is seeking a Commodities Project Specialist to coordinate large contractor projects from start to finish, manage data and pricing for commodity lines, and serve as liaison between customers, the wire center and vendors.

The role requires strong communication, problem solving, and project management skills; industry experience on mission-critical projects is preferred. The position collaborates with supplier partners to improve data information, implement pricing updates, and