Description

Are you an analytical person who thrives in an environment where there is a clear process and yet a high degree of time-sensitive work? Do you consider yourself a multitasker? Have others described you as a strong problem solver? Are you careful, conscientious, and organized? If so, we are looking for you!

Fenix Group SPC in Minnetonka, MN is seeking to hire a full-time Procurement Associate to purchase raw materials and maintain inventory accuracy in support of the overall operations at our Minnesota manufacturing facility. 

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a flexible spending account, and a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid time off & holidays.

About Fenix Group SPC

At Fenix Group, our mission is to transform, enhance, and protect surfaces. We manufacture specialty paints, coatings, and decorative concrete products for a variety of industrial, construction, and contractor markets across our four nationwide locations. As a small company with approximately 150 employees, we are committed to our core values of: dependability, teamwork, honesty, fun, and achievement. 

A Day in the Life of the Procurement Associate

You’ll spend your day completing a variety of tasks including executing the raw materials purchasing plan to support production requirements; interfacing with vendors with respect to price negotiation, availability of materials, delivery times and supplier visits; proactively planing future raw material requirements; ensuring that problems relating to delivery, quality, service or pricing are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner; preparing metrics, with a focused effort on continuous improvement; implementing, training, and maintaining a warehouse management system in (WMS); and adjusting inventory and transactions in the ERP system to reflect accurate physical inventory.

What You’ll Need to be Successful at Fenix Group SPC

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration
• 2 years of experience in materials purchasing and/or inventory control
• A passionate and positive “can do” attitude, willingness to learn, to teach, and to be a change agent within the company
• An ability to work within a team environment and help the team become better