Purchasing for an Electrical Manufacturer

As a Purchaser you will have a specific set of skills and expertise to be responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers.

You will work alongside Management, Finance and Administrative teams to ensure quality supplies arrive on time. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President you will take responsibility for these particularly important duties with professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail.

A comprehensive understanding of purchasing and sound financial management is essential. The Purchasing Manager role is a vital position, so you should expect to be involved in key financial decisions, sharing knowledge, and supporting the Senior Vice President and the team at every level from the very complex to the very routine.

Purchasing Responsibilities:

· Liaising with key company employees to determine their needs.

· Performing all procurement activities including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts and tender management.

· Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.

· Managing overall direction, coordination and evaluation of procurement for the organisation.

· Developing strong relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.

· Creating policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation.

· Determine quantity and timing of deliveries

· Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

· Working with the Bookkeeper and Senior Finance Manager to assist them with their preparation of quotations, project and business cashflows.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience:

· Related college qualification, degree, or other appropriate qualifications.

· Experience in a similar (purchasing) role with a high-level understanding of purchasing and negotiation.

· Highly competent in MS Office, in particular Word and Excel.

· Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced workplace.

· Possess an organised, methodical, and systematic approach to work.

· Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.

· Interest in market dynamics along with business sense.

· A knack for negotiation and networking.

· Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures.

· Solid judgement along with decision making skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kewanee, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
• Vendor management: 2 years (Required)
• Network management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Financial concepts: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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