Procurement Specialist

This position is for Fluid Power Energy and Filtration System which are sister companies with Woodway under the Bay-San umbrella.

Fluid Power Energy and Filtration Systems are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team in our Waukesha office. The Procurement Specialist leads all activities of the purchasing department. This critical role is responsible for buying, selling, and managing the flow of products as well as negotiating contracts and evaluating suppliers.

The ideal candidate has a combination of leadership skills, product knowledge, industry savvy and prior experience overseeing the daily workflow, budget, and schedules of the purchasing department.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage inventory – Identify the company needs around equipment, materials, and products.  Ensure supplies are always available to the business. Maintain knowledge of what inventory is available. Review, analyze and anticipate what is needed by the customer and the company.
• Develop and maintain policies – Report on market conditions and cost reports. Create purchase orders and requisitions as needed for all supplies. Establish guidelines for purchasing and contract management. Organize the removal of unneeded materials.
• Provide maintenance and administration – Evaluate and award incoming purchasing bids, grants, and requests. Address issues with vendors, contractors, and suppliers as they arise.  Devise efficient recordkeeping systems of inventory. Represent the company in any negotiations.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain is preferred with three years of proven work experience
• Previous experience leading a team, managing a budget, and negotiating bids and contracts
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and strong attention to detail
• Solid ability to meet all deadlines in an organized and timely manner

About Fluid Power Energy Inc. (FPE), and Filtration Systems Inc. (FSI):

FPE is a global company with dedicated facilities established in Europe, India, and China.  Our core family values remain intact, and we believe in delivering a quality product faster and at a fair price that our competition struggles to match.  Fluid Power Energy’s 74,000 square-foot US manufacturing plant and headquarters are in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Driven by continuous improvement, FPE exceeds traditional industry standards and welcomes the opportunity to demonstrate the impact we can make on your products and bottom line.

FSI is a world-leading filtration manufacturing company. Only the highest quality of materials is considered, and we are proud to say, Made in the USA! The FSI corporate campus is shared with FPE. Innovative filtration for the Energy Sector is our specialty, providing enhanced robust filters that provide higher efficiencies. This is also imperative working in the Oil & Gas Industry, specifically Natural Gas Filtration. We are a solution-based company working to optimize filtration by understanding the needs of our customers. We go to market with both OEM’s and approved Distributor networks world-wide.

FPE and FSI are proud to be an ISO-9001 approved manufacturers. We believe what separates us from others in the industry is our dedication to customer support and service. Our success is measured by our customer’s success.

FPE and FSI benefits are health care, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.   

Employees can also take advantage of offers casual dress code, corporate discounts, and a in house gym.