Strategic Materials Buyer & Supplier Lead

Core & Main; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main, based in St. Louis, is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service and nationwide reach. The role focuses on purchasing key materials, parts, supplies and equipment, following established policies and procedures, and optimizing price, delivery and terms.

Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, sourcing suppliers, issuing POs, expediting orders and managing supplier relationships to meet cost and availability targets.

Qualifications

• Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves purchase requisitions.
• Identifies potential suppliers and issues requests for quotations.
• Analyzes and selects suppliers, issues purchase orders; follows up and expedites as necessary.
• Develops, evaluates and manages supplier relationships to accomplish material cost, availability, and inventory goals. Investigates and qualifies suppliers.
• Tracks trends in industry, with key competitors, noted high performing companies and the worldwide economy, understanding their impact on and relevance to the business.
• Supports production/new production introduction activity by serving as a member and/or materials resource on product development teams.
• Conducts analysis and correction of price discrepancies utilizing accounting business partnerships. Leverages management input to ensure target levels are achieved to maximize profit margins.

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related discipline

Job description

Core & Main, based in St. Louis, is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service and nationwide reach. The role focuses on purchasing key materials, parts, supplies and equipment, following established policies and procedures, and optimizing price, delivery and terms.

Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, sourcing suppliers, issuing POs, expediting orders and managing supplier relationships to meet cost and availability targets.