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Purchasing Director
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry – Manitowoc, WI
Our Purchasing Director recently climbed the ladder within our organization. Could this one day be you? At Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, we pride ourselves on promoting from within, and we would love to see you grow with us!
You have a knack for ensuring competitive sourcing and maintaining appropriate inventory levels for our Manitowoc division. You’re the star quarterback, working closely with our operations team to support continuous improvement objectives. As a leader, you’ll oversee two Procurement Buyers, bringing proven leadership experience and the ability to manage and motivate a team. If you thrive on variety and enjoy each day being different, this role is perfect for you. Are you ready to stretch your growth potential?
What You’ll Do Daily:
· Develop and Implement Strategic Procurement Plans by consolidating purchases across multiple business units to maximize economies of scale.
· Analyze Data and Market Trends by identifying cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.
· Monitor Supplier Performance by establishing key performance indicators to ensure quality and timely delivery of goods and services.
· Conduct Regular Procurement Reviews by implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
· Maintain Strong Supplier Relationships by fostering collaboration and communication with key suppliers and stakeholders.
· Ensure Compliance and Best Practices by upholding procurement standards and best practices.
You hold a bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement or purchasing management. A passion to achieve economies of scale, resulting in cost savings and improved efficiency is a must!
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry is a non-ferrous foundry that has been around since 1909 and is well known for our aluminum castings. We serve a variety of industries and have longstanding roots in our community. To learn more about who we are, please visit https://www.wafco.com.
Full Time
$152k-195k (estimate)
06/23/2024
07/12/2024
wafco.com
MANITOWOC, WI
200 - 500
Private
MILTON SCHWARTZ
$10M - $50M
Wholesale
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