Description

Job Summary:

The Procurement Specialist at Manitex is responsible for sourcing and acquiring essential components for the production of our cranes. This highly skilled and results-driven individual will possess exceptional negotiation abilities and will be responsible for sourcing and acquiring goods, materials, and services at optimal prices while maintaining high standards of quality and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchasing and Delivery: Procure and deliver materials, parts, and supplies to support manufacturing and plant operation.
• Negotiation and Contract Management: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible terms and pricing, and manage and resolve supplier disputes and contract issues effectively.
• Supplier Evaluation and Selection: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, service, and reliability, and recommend and evaluate suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.
• Cost Savings and Continuous Improvement: Develop, implement, and achieve cost savings initiatives and continuous improvement goals/projects, and identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain, including supply disruptions and price volatility.
• Performance Metrics and Reporting: Develop, use, and report on performance metrics and inventory availability using ERP/MRP, Excel, Power BI, and other analytical tools.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as a Buyer in a heavy equipment/industrial manufacturing environment, with knowledge of steel procurement preferred.
• Negotiation and Communication Skills: Proven negotiation skills, proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power BI), and effective interpersonal verbal and written skills.
• Technical Skills: Strong ERP/MRP systems user/knowledge, Epicor Vantage ERP System experience a plus, and ability to read and interpret technical drawings and relate requirements to vendors.
• Personal Qualities: Demonstrated customer-centric mentality, high personal integrity and ethics, and a desire to achieve excellence in internal/external customer satisfaction, process and product quality, and reliability.