Buyer

Buyer

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?

The Buyer's job involves sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of electrical cables, devices and related materials for the company. He / she evaluates suppliers, negotiates contracts, and ensures that the purchased items meet quality standards and budget requirements. This includes managing the entire purchase life cycle, from requisition to receipt, and resolving any discrepancies in order fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, purchase, expedite, and manage purchase materials in support of production schedule, and aligned with orders and forecasts to support production needs.
• Generate and adjust purchase orders in support of the SIOP requirements and effectively communicating areas of concern and escalations to appropriate purchasing individuals, departments, and suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, particularly for electrical parts, to secure favorable terms on pricing and delivery. Engage in price / term negotiations to mitigate cost increases and obtain cost savings.
• Negotiate and arrange optimal delivery schedules and terms with vendors for electrical components and equipment.
• Evaluate and maintain the material requirements plan for assigned commodities and ensure systems validity and integrity by inputting and adjusting records according to company and / or department guideline.
• Recommend and implement updates to standard costs based on market analysis and vendor pricing trends.
• Obtain and clarify information on customer needs and product preferences by working with sales and purchasing teams. Prepare quotes for new customer assembly builds and existing business.
• Coordinate with Sales and Operations to manage rush orders and address expected delays in materials or purchased parts.
• Participate in the Production planning meeting, ensuring effective communication and timely delivery to meet customer expectations.
• Authorize payment of invoices, handle returns of defective merchandise and resolve any discrepancies in order fulfillment.
• Attend meetings as needed to support cross functional team objectives

Required Education & Experience

Preferred Education & Experience

Competencies

Nimble Learning, Customer Focus, Plans and Aligns, Collaborates, Balances Stakeholders, Action Oriented

Benefits We Offer :

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 : Raleigh