Manager Region Procurement at Rexel USA in Altoona, PA, United States

Job description

• We are looking for a Manager Region Procurement to join our Mayer Team in Altoona, PA!
• The Manager Region Procurement is responsible for leading a procurement team and for an assigned region. Responsible for inventory and obsolescence management, all inventory related customer KPIs, and branch inventory profiling.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor employees
• Daily review of critical items below minimum, allocations or stock outs for all responsible Branch's/DC's
• Address and process inventory profiling requests from the Branch's/DC's
• Understand and update Eclipse settings to ensure accuracy of replenishment system data i.e. (lead-time, forecasting, standard package and buy multiplies)
• Explain and instruct the following purchasing practices and philosophies of: Review items for purchase; initiate changes as identified, complete understanding of all aspects of purchasing products, and Vendor metrics; negotiating, monitoring and maintaining
• Identify areas for improvement and develop solutions
• Present and discuss corporate inventory management goals and guidelines including: Inventory goals, turns and/or days investment, and major vendor changes
• Special reporting as requested
• Consistent and timely communications with Branch's/DC's to keep them advised of current issues, initiatives, and pertinent topics
• Consistently displays a customer service attitude toward the Branch's/DC's and develops a rapport with all Branch/DC and sales associates
• Meet or exceed defined inventory metrics for assigned Branch's/DC's and/or assigned supplier lines
• Assist with negotiations of supplier returns to reduce excess/dead stock
• Some stock procurement/replenishment for assigned Branch's/DC's and/or assigned supplier lines
• Assist Branch's/DC's with supplier review process/workflow request submission
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional purchasing/buying experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry
• Prior supervisory experience a plus
• High School or GED - Required
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office products
• Strong data analytics skills and ability to work in Excel
• Effective communication skills with peers and Branch/DC personnel
• Ability to build relationships with the Branch/DC leadership team and act as a liaison and business partner
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to work with a variety of personality types and styles
• Solid mathematical skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize

Skills

Required

• Solid mathematical skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within