Buyer II
Date: Apr 27, 2024
Location: Carrollton, GA, US, 30117
Company: Southwire Company LLC
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Carrollton Headquarters
Southwire Job Description
Job Summary/Objective
This position has the primary responsibility of creating long term strategic relationships with an appropriate supply base to support meeting the financial objectives of the overall business. The incumbent is responsible for leading cost control and cost reduction activities associated with the acquisition of finished goods, IT software & equipment, as well as products & services for the R&D department. Those responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supplier selection, supplier negotiation on price, delivery, payment, product details, quality, and on-time delivery expectations. This position will also maintain a positive working relationship with the supplier network, internal customers, clients, and all levels of co-workers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop & maintain forecasts, support manufacturing capacity plans, schedule deliveries, and assist sales initiatives for finished goods, specifically Category & Coaxial Cables and affiliated products
- Provide timely and accurate processing of requisitions. and resolution of invoice discrepancies
- Review and negotiate the details associated with master service or product agreements.
- Actively participate in and assist with the development and implementation of company-wide sourcing initiatives.
- Conduct bid analyses to identify optimal suppliers for a given product or service, and create long term buying agreements which minimizes the total cost.
- Work to ensure on-time delivery to avoid service disruption or project delay.
- Support our strategic working capital objectives by striving for extended payment terms and reduced order quantities.
- Continuously look for savings opportunities to improve return on investment.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
- Minimum Education Level: Associates
- Years of Experience: 3+
- Field of Expertise: MRO
Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, & Certificates
- Must have knowledge of SAP Strong capability of working with Microsoft Excel
Competencies
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta