| Summary: | Responsible for the management of the procurement functions of the company for assigned commodities/parts/processes. Your primary objective will be to ensure a supply chain supporting our manufacturing operations by optimizing costs while maintaining high-quality standards and on-time delivery. This position is an important driver in creating and managing inventory replenishment plans. Problem-solving, process improvement, and strong communication skills are required as-is the ability to forge strong relationships with our suppliers, manufacturing leadership, logistics, and other key functions. | ||||||||
| Essential Duties | |||||||||
| and Responsibilities: | |||||||||
| l | Selects suppliers based on cost, lead time, quality, and performance to achieve best value. Develops alternate vendor sources when required. | ||||||||
| l | Supplier Relationship Management: Use relationship management techniques to generate maximum long-term value. Provide suppliers performance feedback on delivery, cost and quality in a professional manner. | ||||||||
| l | Negotiates price, freight and establish delivery schedules according to priorities and anticipated availability when issuing Purchase Orders. | ||||||||
| l | Identify, analyze, set up and manage parts eligible for KanBan or Reorder Point ordering methods. | ||||||||
| l | Controlling Inventory: Managing the balance between customer demand and supplier schedules to avoid shortages or aged inventory with minimum inventories. | ||||||||
| l | Vendor Risk Mitigation: Ensure vendors are appropriately chosen, managed and monitored to mitigate risk associated with supply interruption and adverse cost impact | ||||||||
| l | Manage supplier open orders to ensure on-time delivery; maintain delivery dates in the system. | ||||||||
| l | Assist engineering with customer material and hardware quotes while considering all options in our current supply chain and ability to evaluate potential new suppliers. Identify and quantify supply chain risks in the process. | ||||||||
| l | Conduct cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy. Analyze inconsistencies and resolve problems which will eliminate inventory inaccuracies going forward. | ||||||||
| l | Resolves all problems with vendor pricing and delivered quantity discrepancies. | ||||||||
| l | Assures department records are maintained and that purchases are followed up or | ||||||||
| expedited when required. | |||||||||
| l | Undertakes specifically assigned projects relating to procurement and provides summaries, reports, and recommendations on these projects. | ||||||||
| Qualifications: | |||||||||
| l | A college degree preferred (ex. Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Accounting) | ||||||||
| l | 3-5 years experience in industrial manufacturing (metal fabrication preferred) business. | ||||||||
| l | Purchasing / Materials organizational memberships/certifications preferred. | ||||||||
| l | High school diploma or equivalent required. | ||||||||
| Experience/Skills: | |||||||||
| l | Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel | ||||||||
| l | Knowledge of flat roll steel, steel plate, steel bar and tube and basic material specifications and industry standards. | ||||||||
| l | Operating within an ISO quality management system is a plus. | ||||||||
| l | Must have the ability to multi-task, manage complex projects, data and operate very efficiently. | ||||||||
| l | Analytical mindset with the capability to analyze market trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities. | ||||||||
| l | Ability to read and interpret prints to understand basic technical requirements for materials and parts being managed. | ||||||||
| l | Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. | ||||||||
| l | Developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimize inventory levels, minimize lead times, and mitigate supply chain risks. | ||||||||
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
