The position of Purchasing Manager will be based out of our Fall River, MA location!

Summary
The Manager Purchasing is responsible for the purchasing and procurement activities for the commodity category (Wire, Conduit, etc.) for a specialty business within Rexel USA. Will negotiate with vendors, manage costs, provide commercial support, and ensure profitability. The Manager Purchasing will also be responsible for driving stock sales growth, providing guidance on the market, and managing the buying activity and customer service metrics.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for commodity category (Wire, Conduit, etc.) for a specialty business within Rexel USA for purchasing and procurement activities
• Negotiate with vendors on our commodity needs. This includes cost negotiation and local rebate negotiation
• Commercial support on project and blanket negotiation with the branch and leadership
• System cost management driven by understanding of market dynamics as well as profitability of the category
• Clear understanding and measured on overall profitability of the category. This includes the commercial margin and overall global margin metrics
• Become a key facilitator for driving stock sales growth of the category by working closely with the leadership
• Have a clear view on the market and give guidance to the commercial teams
• Procurement responsibilities
• Responsible for the buying activity / PO placement / Expediting activity for the category
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You’ll Need

• High School or GED
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 5 years of professional purchasing/buying experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry
• Prior supervisory experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understand market dynamics and drive the most effective supplier alignment. Key factors - supplier positioning, core manufacturing capability, supplier performance, and profitability
• Understand related product and services to core category implement complimentary strategies to achieve objectives
• Experience in commodity management in Electrical or related Industry
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment None
• Travels to offsite locations Occasionally – up to 20%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Occasionally – up to 20%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelfs, pick up boxes, or position one’s self to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 25 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 50 pounds None
• Up to 75 pounds None

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”