About this role
<table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Summary:</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Procures manufacturing materials and MRO (maintenance, repair and operating) items and supplies</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Procures materials through manufacturers and/or their designated representatives, OEM’s, and other suppliers as necessary.<strong> </strong></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Expedites purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and acceptable supplier performance.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Responsible for the negotiation of price and best overall cost position, terms, and delivery of all manufacturing and MRO sourced items.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Assists in monitoring and tracking vendor performance through product performance, customer satisfaction surveys, and customer outreach.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Ability to maintain acceptable inventory levels within guidelines while providing for an uninterrupted flow of materials. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Maintains ITEM master file data for primary and secondary vendors, vendor part numbers, lead times, cost structures, unit of measure and pricing discounts/structure.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Reviews and analyzes the MRP exception report and works to resolve open issues with the vendor and the specific internal STULZ department/area affected.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Plans material requirements based upon analysis of MRP recommendations, as well as closely coordinates with Planning, Sales, Engineering, Production, Maintenance and Marketing departments to ensure forecasting accuracy, alignment and fit.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Works collaboratively with department team members in the development and formation of strategic sourcing agreements.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#262626;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Qualifications:</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Education/Experience:</span></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">BS or BA degree in related field<strong> </strong>preferred.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">1-3 years Procurement experience.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">High level of commitment to customer service and teamwork.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">SAP experience preferred; MRP experience a must.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Experience in all aspects of purchasing in an Industrial/Manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Must have a comprehensive understanding of the STULZ business model and understand the role and impact of procurement in that model.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Must have sourcing, negotiation, expediting, interpersonal, cost analysis and problem resolution skills.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Analytical computer skills with Microsoft Office Products.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Must be detail oriented and familiar with engineering specifications and drawings/prints.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Strong administrative and organizational skills are essential.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Experience working in a dynamic organization (i.e., ability to operate independently and under pressure, to perform multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities, and to deal with changing priorities, while maintaining personal effectiveness).</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:</span></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Language Skills: </span></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Ability to read and write in English. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Ability to speak effectively with employees of the organization.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Mathematical Skills:</span></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Basic math skills required.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Physical Requirements:</span></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms; stoop, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to _50__ pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Work Environment:</span></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:6.65in;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:7.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an office environment in a manufacturing plant.</span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>