Tactical Buyer

CPM Holdings, Inc. is a diversified leading global supplier of process equipment and engineered technologies that sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world.  With its growing family of 17 market-leading product brands, CPM serves a variety of industries including animal feed, consumer food, green energy, advanced materials and sustainable packaging.  Founded in 1883, CPM has 1,700 employees across 36 facilities on 4 continents with presence in 150 countries.  From the foods you eat to the fuels you require, CPM plays an important role in making the world more efficient and more sustainable.

We are the Cedar Valley’s best kept secret! CPM recently moved in to a new 173,000 square foot facility in Waterloo, Iowa to support our record growth, This facility is our Center of Excellence, and our processes include fabrications, welding, machining, assembly and paint. For more information, visit OneCPM.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Tactical Buyer will work to source and procure material for a thriving business. The role provides material planning and purchasing functions for an OEM of heavy industrial process machinery.  Specifically, responsible for the sourcing of drive components, bearings, sensors, fasteners, seals, lubrication systems, machined and fabricated parts, etc. from outside and intercompany suppliers worldwide. This position supports a thriving aftermarket business and new heavy industrial equipment. This role will balance a forward outlook, managing part orders for equipment months away, and making sure material is in stock for current day production needs. Source, select, and develop supply base

• Negotiate contracts and purchase agreements
• Review MRP generated planned production requirements
• Improve and expand CPMs utilization of MRP and supply chain best practices
• Evaluate purchase-price-variance and on-time delivery of your suppliers and take action to address poor performance
• Create and issue purchase orders
• Hold suppliers to pricing and delivery terms
• Ensure understanding of TCO (total cost of ownership) on all purchases to increase best cost position
• Design/define strategy for inventory planning and control (set safety stock levels, lot quantities, etc.) and optimize the MRP process for optimal inventory and service levels
• ​​​​Inventory planning and control (set safety stock levels, lot quantities, etc.)
• Assist suppliers to achieve optimum methods/lowest cost
• Communicate effectively with manufacturing and engineering to ensure product quality
• Determine domestic versus foreign sourcing (landed costs, exchange rates, etc.) strategy
• Assist with the resolution of technical, quality, and receiving issues with suppliers and CPM resources
• Interpret BOMs and deliver drawings and related documentation to suppliers
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree or 5 years purchasing and/or planning experience
• Experience with heavy mechanical parts and components  
• Read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of industrial terminology related to machining, metal fabrication, and mechanical assembly
• Ability to cope with customer driven, ever changing schedules
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Self-starter, possessing a sense of urgency and maturity to get the job done
• Communication (both written and verbal) skills

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) with PowerBI preferred
• ERP (SAP Business One is preferred)
• Lean DNA experience preferred
• Ability to use data to drive decisions

 

CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.