Purchase materials or other goods and/or coordinates activities involved with procuring products and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for operation and production of customer orders in a multi-plant environment. Work with supply base to utilize alternative, low-cost options where possible. Provide plant-specific support as required.

• Read and interpret drawings, Bills of Material, designs and purchase orders to determine materials and supplies needed to manufacture products.
• Select products and supplies for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain product information, such as optimal price, availability, and best delivery schedule.
• Communicate/document with design team /project managers /production team where alternative design opportunities exist.
• Participate in market basket pricing RFQ’s regarding specific commodities.
• Expedite orders and requests as needed.
• Participate in supplier selection process (locate prospective suppliers, perform supplier assessments, recommend next steps to Management team)
• Determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or quote.
• Prepare purchase orders or quote requests.
• Maintain finished goods inventories at required levels, while actively leading the efforts to reduce the “Total Cost of Ownership” of materials.
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Review requirements with BOM personnel to insure accuracy of requirements.
• Maintain procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Keep abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferred, or at least 5 years of purchasing experience in industrial manufacturing.

• Previous purchasing experience with Electrical or Steel Commodities in a multi-plant environment
• Good knowledge in (MRP) material requirement planning (Epicor preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• International sourcing experience required (IEC and Australian code knowledge a plus
• May experience extended periods of: 
• Standing 
• Walking 
• Climbing 
• Reaching 
• Pushing 
• Pulling 
• Ability to lift __25__lbs on a regular basis 
• Ability to lift _50__lbs. occasionally 
• Work in extreme heat and cold temperatures. 
• Reaching and working overhead required.