Procurement Specialist

Cerro Wire LLC, part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—backed by Berkshire Hathaway—offers opportunities to lead at every level, make a positive impact, and grow through diverse learning experiences. As a leading U.S. copper wire supplier for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, Cerrowire® provides rugged, dependable products like MC cables and aluminum wires, emphasizing customer service and on-time delivery from manufacturing plants in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, and Utah.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits effective day one
• Holiday pay effective day one
• Vacation and Personal Time Off (prorated & accrued)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• Six Sigma & Lean Training
• Learning & Development Training

About the role

This position will manage purchasing activities for the Hartselle location with oversight for MC Cable. The role requires on-site presence in the Hartselle, AL office. Some travel to company plants, suppliers, and customers may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations and Finance teams with inventory management, forecasting, and control
• Implement strategies to maintain continuous supply of purchased materials, ensuring high customer service
• Manage inventories by increasing turns and minimizing excess and obsolete materials
• Support and drive the implementation of purchasing best practices
• Maintain and build positive vendor relations
• Support on-time delivery and inventory goals
• Lead and support negotiations with suppliers to meet internal price, quality, delivery, product development, and cost/price reduction requirements
• Resolve supplier quality issues
• Work with accounting and accounts payable to resolve discrepancies
• Manage the purchase order process
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field
• At least five years’ experience in purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management
• At least three years’ experience in a managing role within purchasing
• Experience negotiating contracts, pricing, terms, and service agreements with suppliers
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance
• Professional and effective written and oral communication skills
• Sound problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Well-organized
• Negotiating experience desired

Physical Requirements

This role operates in an office environment at a manufacturing plant. Plant tours and walks may be required, following proper safety protocols. Some travel to company plants, suppliers, and customers may be necessary.