Manager Region Procurement

About the role

Company Description: Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, Talley and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.

Summary: 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