Supply Chain Manager

Greenville, WI

Responsibilities

Lead purchasing efforts with an eye towards forecasting to ensure appropriate commodity pricing is upheld within industry standards
Know the market well enough to capitalize on trends in raw material costs as macro trends in supplier and contract base are monitored. Implement Proactive plans to engage suppliers.
Expertise with vendor management and create metrics to properly manage the vendors
Responsible for price negotiation, identification and source selection as well as contract review
Develop, advocate and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies for key spend areas to achieve short- and long-term savings targets
Continually develop personal and team expertise to support growth for new projects
Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and customers. Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships
Review quotations and Order materials and services per negotiated and appropriately approved contracts.
Track Purchasing activity and measurements including the maintenance of organized purchasing records.
Assist department in developing and implementing purchasing strategies for products
Communicate in a timely manner rapid fluctuation in prices of materials to those affected (Leadership Team, Project Managers, Engineers, etc.)
Communicate in a timely manner to those affected by delays, changes or other concerns that impact the shop, field, engineering orders or supplies

Tasks:

Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost-effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications
Evaluate requests for purchase of supplies, equipment and services to determine and implement appropriate procurement method
Update Timberline Estimating program pricing on a monthly/quarterly/semi-annually/annual basis
Oversee Team Buyers purchases to ensure accountability
Assist with inputting receiving documentation in Timberline (from Shipping & Receiving)
Enter daily purchase order/job cost transfers into Timberline
Assist in the development of bid specifications and standards to ensure the lowest pricing, promote competition and maintain quality
Provide support to employees regarding requisitions, purchase orders and vendors
Process requisitions into purchase orders and always follow ethics guidelines
Follow up/expedite calls on outstanding orders using e-mail confirmation whenever possible
Oversee the uniform program for union employees (negotiate contract, approve invoices, add/delete employees, etc.)
Establish and Maintain min/max material levels according to current market and backlog
Works closely with Receiving department to ensure timing of receiving proper supplies

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, related field or equivalent work experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Self-directed with the ability to exercise independent sound judgement and action
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to include collecting and analyzing data resulting in fiscally responsible decisions
Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency
High performer with a dedicated work ethic in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Knowledge of vendors and sources of supply
Demonstrated ability to utilize technology in completion of duties
Ability to work with team members at all skill levels of the organization to achieve positive results
Ability to work with a diverse set of personalities