Manager-Procurement

About the role

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Responsibilities

• Oversee value stream procurement execution, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing
• Manage Buyers, procurement transactions processes including purchase order generation and closing, supplier purchase order acceptance rates, reschedules/changes, expediting for production materials, critical part shortage problem solving with suppliers and escalations to strategic sourcing per escalation standard operating procedure
• Work collaboratively with material production management to root cause and problem solve material shortages
• Own day-to-day supplier part execution management, ensuring on-time delivery targets are met
• Identify top material shortage opportunities and work with material execution team to improve planning and suppliers to achieve delivery
• Lead monthly part supply scorecards to track key metrics such as short ordering, quality, responsiveness, and costs
• Train and Mentor Buyers; regularly monitor performance and implement training for process reference with detailed tips and associated checklist for proficiency tracking and buyer growth
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team. Foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement within the team
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance evaluations of team members, ensuring the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge
• Provide thought leadership and direction to the procurement team, staying abreast of the latest tools and technologies to improve Value Stream procurement function continuously
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, a related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of demonstrated experience working in purchasing or a related role in the manufacturing industry
• Possess a deep subject matter expertise in procurement processes, including requisitioning, purchasing, and supplier management
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles, including inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations, compliance standards, and ethical sourcing practices
• Good negotiation skills with the ability to understand business priorities and pursue beneficial outcomes in discussions with suppliers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal departments and external vendors
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete activities with accuracy
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile data and generate meaningful reports, including the ability to problem-solve reporting issues in Power BI and update dashboards and other resources as needed
• Expert-level skills in procurement software and tools, such as ERP systems, supplier management platforms, and data analytics tools
• Must have specific experience with Oracle ERP software
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (Advanced), Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to travel as required

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in the electrical manufacturing industry

Pay

The estimated annual base salary range for this position in the United States is $128,084 - $169,711.30. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Schedule

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri). On site 100% in Palatine, Illinois.

Benefits

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic)