Job Description

Brief Description
The majority of the job is focused on replenishing inventory through analyzing data and use of business systems to make the proper buying decisions, buying products at the lowest costs, expediting product status with Suppliers, and communicating / managing exceptions with internal and external partners

Detailed Description

•                     Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations and determines proper quantities and items to purchase and creates purchasing documents to send suppliers.

•                     Develops thorough understanding of market and conditions affecting cost and material availability.

•                     Works with existing suppliers to identify ways to reduce costs within supply chain. 

•                     Identifies new sourcing opportunities to add value and drive cost savings.

•                     Prepares requests for proposal and quotation and evaluates responses.

•                     Maintains inventory availability while minimizing working capital investment.

•                     Negotiates with suppliers for materials, equipment, and supplies. 

•                     Evaluates supplier quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers per letter of agreement document, and ensures appropriate terms and conditions are used.

•                     Builds and maintains strong working relationships with sales and branch management and key suppliers.

•                     Maintains accurate product information, purchasing, pricing, and cost data on applicable company systems.

•                     Maintains lead time parameters and cross reference tables within purchasing system.

•                     Establishes and maintains methods of order points.

•                     Follows up with suppliers concerning order status and communicates delivery information to impacted departments. 

•                     Expedites product delivery with suppliers to ensure customer commitments are met.

•                     Resolves receiving and supplier invoice discrepancies.

•                     Reviews supplier shipping errors and determines appropriate action.

•                     Ensures annual supplier stock rotations to suppliers are on time and accurate.

•                     Reviews and approves customer returns.

•                     Assists managers with evaluating supplier performance related to on-time delivery, fill rates and errors, transfer cost improvements, branch support, and other measures.

Job Requirements

EXPERIENCE:

3 years required, 5 years preferred experience in purchasing in electrical supply.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or supply chain related field required.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures in the electrical industry.

Knowledge of industry suppliers, customers and competitors.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong negotiation skills.

Strong problem solving skills.

Strong analytical skills.

Strong computer skills including purchasing and inventory management systems, programs and reports.

Knowledge of business performance measures.

Ability to exercise judgment.

Ability to assume leadership role.

ERP analytical skills

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

General Office – Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:                     

Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. 

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employee required to analyze and interpret complex data.

Employee required to problem-solve. 

Employee required to communicate with the public.

Employee required to manage other employees.