Commodity Procurement Specialist

Company: Hunter
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

We are a global leader in the irrigation, outdoor lighting, dispensing technology, and custom manufacturing industries. Driving our continued success is the combined energy and talents of the nearly 3,000 people on our team. Together, we create a diverse array of products that can be seen all over the world, from residential landscapes to national landmarks, stadiums, parks, hotels, and municipal buildings. Although we're global, we're family owned, and our casual, fun, and caring company culture is what makes this a special place to work. As we grow, we are dedicated to preserving our unique culture that makes our employees proud to work here. Whether you're pursuing a career at our headquarters in Southern California, or an opportunity at one of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, or something somewhere in between, we look forward to welcoming you to Hunter Industries and our Family of Companies.

Company: Hunter

Division: Global Manufacturing Operations

About this Role:

The Commodity Procurement Specialist analyzes, sources, negotiates, and completes the contract process for product and service programs. They will evaluate the effectiveness of the supply chain process for assigned commodities with the goal of achieving the greatest possible value consistent with specifications, delivery requirements and financial considerations.

Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the company's values of Customer Satisfaction, Innovation, Family, and Social Responsibility.

Essential Functions:

• Gathers market intelligence on how to obtain supplies from reliable vendors in a cost-effective manner. Develops long-term relationships with vendors for the purpose of ensuring a steady source of supplies. Analyzes and anticipates supplier risks, strengths, and weaknesses against a tactical and strategic timeframe. Communicates supply delays to appropriate departments and teams through distribution of concise reports and presentations.
  
• Negotiates and implements supply agreements and/or purchase orders to meet business goals while sustaining relationships with suppliers. Counsels and directs vendors toward continuous improvement in performance. Creates, implements, and maintains purchasing programs with company suppliers. Ensures that the agreement process results in an accurate contract implementation as well as non-price considerations throughout the business cycle. Resolves problems related to quality, delivery, invoicing, rejections, payments between the company and suppliers.
  
• Identifies profit improvement opportunities and develops and recommends programs to improve overall efficiencies. Performs detailed cost analysis and cost reduction activities. Leads or participates in material qualification projects. Provides ongoing analysis of existing products and services to ensure the greatest possible value.
  
• Prepares monthly summary reports. Evaluates findings and makes recommendations regarding the effectiveness of product, service, or supplier.
  
• Updates direct supervisor and material team on a weekly basis on all assigned activities.
  
  Education/Training Required and Preferred:
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or Procurement or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
    
    Experience Required and Preferred:
    
    
    • Minimum of three years of procurement or supplier management experience, including RFQ development and analysis of services and products.
      
      What You Bring:
      
      
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
        
      • Intermediate computer skills in JD Edwards, MS Office, and MS Project.
        
      • Supply chain management experience, with the ability to successfully match supply and demand for assigned products and commodities.
        
      • Strong manufacturing product and commodity knowledge. Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and familiar with commodity management strategies.
        
      • Strong negotiation skills. Must be able to resolve scheduling and sourcing conflicts within timelines.
        
      • Good project management skills. Experience in planning and implementing strategic change.
        
      • Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and organizational skills.
        
      • Requires ability to work under minimal supervision, to self-initiate activities, and to work within timelines.
        
      • Able to be flexible and able to adapt to changing organizational needs.
        
        What We Offer:
        
        
        • Amazing corporate culture - we walk the walk when it comes to our values!
          
        • Beautiful 20 acre park like campus with creek and walking trails
          
        • On site wellness center with personal training, fitness classes and massage
          
        • FUN company events!
          
        • Annual performance reviews and profit sharing bonus
          
          Follow us on LinkedIn, check out our rave reviews on Glassdoor, and learn more about our company culture on our career site:http://corporate.hunterindustries.com/careers
          
          Hunter Industries and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.
          
          The salary for this opportunity ranges from $60,950-$82,700.
          
          The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations in regard to pay. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Compensation offered to the successful candidate will be determined by qualifications, prior experience, other job-related factors, and geographic location.

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