Buyer 1

Company Description

ITW Commercial Construction is a leading manufacturer with a proven history of creating innovative fastening solutions used by the professional commercial contractor in concrete anchoring and flooring, drywall, metal building, fire protection, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC applications. We take pride in our commitment to being a customer centric organization with operational excellence, superior service, and new product development that has guided the company through decades of growth by meeting the ever-changing needs of the commercial construction industry. Focusing on the needs of our end-users enables us to customize our product offering and service based on their requirements. ITW Commercial Construction encompasses the leading brands of Buildex® (Teks®, Sammys®), Red Head (TruBolt®, Tapcon®), Ramset (Trakfast®), and PNA (Diamond Dowel®) with an overall history dating back to 1910.

Job Description

Summary:

The position is responsible for procurement of assigned items and executing buying strategies in accordance with agreed upon material buying plans at the optimum cost/quality relationship. Analyzes market and industry conditions and develops supply recommendations. Assists with contract negotiations for implementation. Researches and recommends alternate supplier sources. Works closely with cross-functional team members.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory levels based on pre-determined inventory fulfillment rates and principles.
• Plan and issue purchase orders for products that consider supplier lead times and safety stock to meet specified inventory targets for MRD/Kanban System execution.
• Develop target strategies that apply to assigned product categories to continuously improve and reduce month on hand measurements.
• Develop and manage networks of vendors and suppliers to ensure consistent supplies and competitive prices.
• Develop working relationships with manufacturing sites to understand plant needs and expectations.
• Communicate with various functional teams within all facilities, as well as provide up to date information, resolving processing issues.
• Provide cross-functional support by completing special assignments, perform data analysis and provide historical and future data.
• Become an expert in the ITW Toolbox and proficient at conducting continuous improvement activities to improve Supply Chain processes.
• Drive quality improvements with suppliers using various corrective action methods and support supplier development activities
• Assist in contract review along with the approval criteria, part routings and the implementation up to final phases of product realization.
• Working relationship with ITW Corporate Strategic Sourcing Team to support various initiatives relative to commodity.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Decision Making - Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Innovation - Generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Analytical skills – Sorting and analyzing data sets to identify data trends or clusters, and extract meaningful assessments in support of established goals and strategies

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in field related to supply chain functions or equivalent experience.
• Manufacturing background preferred.
• Highly analytical with proven success utilizing critical problem-solving skills and prioritization.
• Computer Proficiency: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong proficiency with Excel a MUST.
• Knowledge of ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Navision, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, a team player, result oriented with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and make critical business decisions based on established metrics.

Additional Information

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus while performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, climb stairs, walk, sit, and use hands and fingers, handle, or feel. Position will require overnight travel.

• Based in Charlotte, NC
• Office and manufacturing floor
• Some travel as necessary