Enprotech Industrial Technologies is a team of passionate people, with can-do attitudes who act safely and with urgency and passion to provide high value and innovative solutions to our customers. We are the largest supplier of repair, rebuilding, and field services for the metal forming and steel industry in North America. Our facilities are equipped to provide our customers with exceptional engineering, machining, welding, fabrication and machine assembly and disassembly capabilities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the procurement, negotiation, supplier quality and on-time delivery of raw materials, MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul) items, and high mix, low volume materials/supplies required to support customer orders.  This position will also be responsible for Traffic & Logistic operations; team member development; and developing supplier partnerships.  The purchasing group is responsible for supporting four manufacturing facilities in the Mid-West. 

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, leads and executes purchasing strategies which deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Develop departmental KPIs that are aligned with corporate goals and manage for improvement
• Develop supplier partnerships with a strong focus on quality and on-time delivery
• Participate in contract negotiations and supplier selection
• Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports
• Hire, train, coach, develop and evaluate performance of purchasing team
• Participates in capital expense budget projects
• Develop and promote a culture of continuous improvement and team member involvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives within function
• Key team member on company wide Operational Excellence and Lean Program

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Production and Inventory Management, Certified Purchasing Manager or APICS certification preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• 7-10 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environment required; with a minimum of 5 years leading a purchasing team
• Demonstrated experience sourcing high mix, low volume materials
• Job shop knowledge/experience in metal machining and assembly operations, preferred
• Excellent negotiating, problem solving, analytical, project management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally
• Proven leadership skills in both team building and team development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with sourcing and supplier management
• Strong ethical judgement along with decision making skills
• Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices
• Strong MS Office skills Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint
• Successful track record of evaluating and improving financial systems, processes, and driving efficiency improvements
• Knowledge of ERP operating systems
• Ability to travel up to 20%

KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS:

• Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Communication: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal / external customers; listen well.
• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options.
• Policies, Processes, & Procedures: Able to act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard procedures in crisis situations; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures; recognize and constructively conform to unwritten rules or practices.
• Business Acumen: Ability to establish and define protocols for managing projects that focuses on delivering value in a way that enhances / maximizes profitability and competitive advantage; manage against a budget; educate team on important developments within the organization; discuss relevant industry developments with team.
• Tolerance of Ambiguity: Able to withhold actions or speech in the absence of important information; deal with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
• Work Ethic:  Needs to have a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others.  Tireless work ethic is a given.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Customer/Quality Focus: Anticipates and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate manner. Demonstrates a personal commitment to identify customers' apparent and underlying needs and continually seeks to provide the highest quality service and product to all customers.  Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound judgement.  High attention to detail. 

The benefits of joining our team

Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans
• a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
• financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
• tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company

When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.