Identify, develop, and maintain key supplier relationships to support on-time delivery of inventory and non-inventory goods, consumables, and services in a high-volume manufacturing and warehouse environment. Ensure accurate costs, terms, and quality expectations are met, and promptly report and resolve issues involving incoming materials and subcontracted services. (20%)
Manage local vendors, including price negotiations, claims resolution, vendor site visits, and other necessary supplier interactions. Maintain strong relationships with national account representatives and partner with the Home Office Purchasing Department on national contracts as needed. (20%)
Place vendor orders based on inventory levels and coordinate timely delivery schedules. Maintain accurate Purchasing Info Records (PIR) and master data to support reliable demand signals and just-in-time (JIT) ordering. (20%)
Maintain inventory and related purchasing records. Prepare and provide established and ad hoc purchasing metrics and reports. (15%)
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE | WHAT YOU'LL BRING
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
7 years of related purchasing experience.
2 years of experience managing others and a purchasing department.
Analysis: Strong ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data using Net Resource Planning (NRP) systems.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Purchasing Knowledge: Understanding of key purchasing KPIs, total cost, bill of materials (BOM) structures, ABC rationalization, supplier risk mitigation, and procurement concepts and principles.
Negotiation: Ability to negotiate effectively on behalf of the company.
Problem Solving: Ability to make decisions, take action, proactively identify problems, and implement solutions.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
TRAVEL
This position requires domestic up to 5% of the time.
WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This full-time, exempt position located in Columbus, OH.
RELOCATION
Relocation is not available for this position.
PAY (COMPENSATION)
$75,100 - $120,200 / year
The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.
In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
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- Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
