US Procurement Manager

Company Description

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking. We create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. WireCo® is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers worldwide.

WireCo® offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including salary plus bonus program, paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.

For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com and the following videos:

• https://youtu.be/zzplYW7PMFg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CJwd_yXZAY

Job Description

The US Procurement Manager role is a critical role in the Supply Chain organization.  In this role, you will be responsible for partnering with teammates in supply planning and operations in order to create and successfully execute an integrated production plan to support business needs. Through a deep understanding of our business, you will build a responsive network that can react to the volatility of the market, while also managing direct material spend, indirect material spend, intercompany purchasing and vendor management. As part of the US Procurement Team, you will drive initiatives to meet team goals and ensure the continuous improvement of processes while also optimizing the delivery of materials, implementing strategies to drive higher inventory turnover and synchronizing purchasing plans with production schedules. Frequent and effective interactions with demand planning, supply planning, factories, and logistics teams will be essential to ensuring success.

The US Procurement Manager must exhibit and proactively motivate others in the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed understanding of the manufacturing capacities, capabilities and constraints for each production facility within the region.
• Develop and execute a procurement plan through analysis of requested supply for integrated regional manufacturing operations.
• Provide relevant data in order to drive and lead medium-term tactical and long-term strategic discussions regarding the purchasing plans you develop and execute in support of the regional supply plan.
• Ensure effective communication across manufacturing facilities, Customer Care, Commercial and broader supply chain organization to ensure all involved are updated and aware of potential opportunities or risks that impact the overall results of the business.
• Actively participate in the monthly S&OP process by providing feedback on procurement plans and strategies as well as identifying any shortfalls to meeting the supply plan. Provide solutions on prioritization of what to procure in order to achieve financial targets.
• Assess current inventory levels and forecasts to make appropriate business decisions that minimize costs and achieve corporate working capital and service level objectives.
• Utilize internal systems to proactively identify and communicate key drivers and proposed solutions to service Raw Material inventory shortages, correct instances of overstock and ultimately drive a procurement plan that ensures WireCo has the right material on the shelf to meet supply requirements.
• Work with supply planning team to provide forecasts for raw material delivery based on finished goods demand and ensure sufficient raw material supply to the plant.
• Develop and drive programs to optimize indirect spend categories based upon established financial targets.
• Maintain established vendor relationships while continually searching for, and establishing, new vendor relationships that are aligned with the strategic goals of WireCo.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Lead team of direct and indirect reports within US Procurement group to drive the day-to-day execution of operations.
• Keep direct reports apprised of departmental and organizational objectives and updates through regular 1-on-1s.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred in Supply Chain, Business Management, Finance, Operations, Engineering or similar ) or 5 years equivalent, relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience solving complex problems using quantitative and analytical skills
• Self-starter with strong desire to learn, ability to multi-task, and focus on details
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of organization
• Demonstrated experience with regional sourcing in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a drive to deliver outstanding results with a positive attitude towards work and challenge
• Candidate must be proficient with MS Excel (i.e., VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, SUMIF, Pivot Tables) & PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Experience in using Advance Planning & Scheduling (APS) tools, (i.e., Kinaxis, Logility, o9)
• APICS certification
• Experience in multi-site intercompany procurement
• Experience in procurement of high-carbon steel
• Industrial manufacturing experience
• International manufacturing experience
• Proficiency in Spanish language, in addition to English

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Standard office equipment including computer, mouse, keyboard, telephone, multifunction copier

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history and educational background. 
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability