WCI is committed to building a championship culture centered around caring, learning, and results that provides the benefits of a small family-owned company where each WCI’er is appreciated, able to make a difference, and work as a team.  We are looking for individuals who align with our core values:

• Agile
• Genuine
• Team Driven

We offer:

• Individual medical coverage to our team members at no cost! Family plans are also available with a portion paid by team members
• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401K with company match and safe harbor contributions
• Work environment focused on high quality and safety standards

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervising and leading a team of Purchasing Specialists responsible for order placement including supplies, packaging, and parts spread across several part class commodities.
• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure standards are met
• Analyzing data to lead continuous improvement efforts in the purchasing process and establishing consistent work practices within team
• Collaborating with teams to ensure material is delivered as needed and on-time
• Supporting resolution of purchasing discrepancies and challenges
• Building engaged and empowered teams and establish regular 1:1 and team meetings with the Purchasing team
• Performing other duties as assigned

WCI has grown from $50M in annual sales to more than $375M in the last 10 years. During the same period, we have added 5 new locations bringing the total up to 9, including 1 located internationally. That growth has provided an opportunity to further expand our vision with our customers and increase our capacities.

What we are looking for:

• Ability to work on-site in one of our US locations (Hiawatha, Iowa~Des Moines, Iowa~Cedar Falls, Iowa~East Moline, Illinois~Rock Island, Illinois~Crystal Lake, Illinois~Grovetown, Georgia)
• High school diploma or GED (required)
• 4-year degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration/Management or another relevant field (preferred)
• In lieu of 4-year degree, a 2-year degree in a relevant field with equivalent work experience (required)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in a variety of settings
• Strong communication skills
• Advanced vendor relationship management skills including negotiation
• Building and sustaining a healthy team and culture
• Continuous Improvement application and/or leadership
• Experience with Epicor ERP system