Purchasing Manager (Janesville, WI)

About United Alloy:

United Alloy (UA) is the leading brand when to comes to metal fabrication and powder coating. UA produces the highest quality leak-proof metal fuel tanks, reservoirs, skids, frames, chassis, trailers, heavy metal fabrications, and complex weldments. At UA, our culture produces actively engaged people with sustainable results: safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Each employee acts with a sense of ownership, takes initiative to problem solve, and is committed to the company s mission, their team, and themselves.

In addition to our ISO 9001:2008 certification, UA has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business. While we re proud of these distinctions, one credential stands above all others: our extensive list of long-term satisfied Fortune 500 OEM customers.

Job Description: This position is responsible for all sourcing/purchasing functionality within the organization at both UA sites. A key stakeholder in the business, this role actively seeks to constantly streamline sourcing/purchasing processes while maintaining a high degree of transparency while effectively decreasing total expenditures. A deep understanding of company operations and needs are critical for success in this role. The Procurement Analyst and Purchasing Assistant will report directly to this individual.

Benefits: In addition to excellent starting wages, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as numerous perks.

• Medical, dental and vision
• Generous PTO and Vacation policy
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid training
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift available
• Shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shift

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Generate and implement efficient sourcing practices and spending strategies
• Develop and implement procurement policies to ensure transparency of spending
• Identify, qualify and partner with trustworthy vendors and suppliers
• Present strategies for improved cross collaboration between internal stakeholders
• Responsible for purchasing functions including negotiations and contract management
• Minimize risk to organization by providing solid recommendations on market trends and industry forecasts
• Collaborate with Estimating and Design to ensure timely response on RFQs
• Partner with Quality Team to vet and measure new potential vendors
• Responsible for supplier relationships and performance
• Source new materials for new customer projects
• Implement and manage cost reduction efforts with suppliers
• Manage all purchasing staff and processes
• Flexibility in working hours which may include off shifts and weekends
• Ability to travel as required and/or requested
• Any and all duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Business or related field
• CSP, CSCP or CPP preferred
• 8+ years of sourcing/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Detail oriented, with exceptional organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
• Demonstrated ability to formulate solutions and resolve issues in timely manner
• Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills building effective cross-function partnerships
• Must be able to navigate in a windows-based computer environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person– 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.