At Nederman,our mission is to protect people, planet, and production from harmful effects of industrial processes. By doing that, we contribute to efficient production, environmental benefits, and safer workplaces. Clean air is a cornerstone of sustainable production.
Nederman is committed to providing our customers with leading engineering, design and turn-key air filtration solutions and services. We value employees who are highly motivated, well organized and have a desire to be part of a collaborative culture, and with a passion for handling challenging and diverse assignments. Our ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, pro-active, and growth-oriented environment that can prioritize and maintain oversight of multiple tasks simultaneously. They will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves and digging into the details as they work to broaden their business acumen and leadership skills for future personal growth and development within the corporation.
Job Summary:
The primary responsibility for this position is to support Nederman Manufacturing and Logistics in procuring parts and inventory required for projects. This position is a critical link in the Supply Chain that serves Nederman's internal and external customers.
What you will do:
Develop and negotiate contracts with suppliers and manufacturers
Develop, lead and execute lean purchasing strategies
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses, improve inventory turns, reduce working capital and improve effectiveness.
Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
Assess, manage and mitigate risks.
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
Take the lead in creating profitable ways to manage obsolete and slow-moving stock to help offset losses.
Develop new supply sources where current suppliers are inadequate.
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
Maintain a supplier base of the highest quality.
Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
Early project involvement and planning.
Interaction with other departments/facilities.
Comply with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
Follow environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with U.S. laws.
Other duties as assigned
We believe you have:
Your Experience & Education
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration preferred.
Experience: 5+ years' experience in the procurement of materials/equipment/supplies and the development and review of contracts.
Computer proficiency: strong skills in various PC applications
Excellent and effective interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
Your Skills & Traits:
Advanced PC skills to include Windows Suite software and Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
Understanding and working knowledge of product structure, Bill of Material requirements, and order fulfillment.
Working knowledge of computerized order entry, MRP/ERP inventory planning systems in a Project Management and manufacturing environment. Experience with JD Edwards or IFS, a plus.
Demonstrated ability to execute assigned responsibility with quick customer response in a multi-tasking, time-critical environment.
Must have professional, assertive persona to be self-sufficient in executing job responsibilities and problem resolution.
Excellent communication skills, people skills, conflict resolution skills, project management and time and resource management skills required.
Ability to effectively work independently.
What we offer is more than just a job...
An opportunity to be part of a truly innovative and fast-growing international company.
A team-focused work environment where your efforts will not go unnoticed or unappreciated.
Competitive compensation and benefits with a performance-based bonus.
Excellent benefits including PTO, health care insurance, 401K, disability, and life insurance.
Applicants for employment are to be considered for employment based on the individual applicant's qualifications and without regard to race, color, creed, gender, age, disability, national origin, religion, veteran status, uniform service member status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or on account of membership in any protected category under federal, state, and local laws.