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Rexel USA Senior Procurement Specialist in Indianapolis, Indiana
Rexel USA is recognized as a Great Place to Work!
Rexel USA includes the following companies: Rexel, Gexpro, Platt & Mayer.
A career with us offers professional growth, career advancement, unlimited opportunities to learn, and a fun, inclusive culture. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work.
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If you're driven by collaboration and delivering quality work, join Parts Super Center as a Senior Procurement Specialist!
The position of Sr. Procurement Specialist will be based out of our Indianapolis, IN location!
Summary
The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for executing sourcing strategies, managing and improving Parts Super Center (PSC)/Inside Sales in-stock fill rates by monitoring inventory levels and adjusting replenishment settings for its assigned vendors. The Senior Procurement Specialist reviews, adjusts and executes daily recommended replenishment orders. The role is also responsible for conducting product maintenance, managing supplier relationship and performance and managing cost, quality and delivery.
What You’ll Do
Ensure procurement strategies are aligned with commercial strategies
Communicate and drive national and regional supplier and procurement strategies to the regional commercial team
Provide mentorship, training, and guidance to new team members
Stock procurement/replenishment for assigned supplier lines
Daily review of critical items below minimum, allocations, or stock outs
Address and process stock backorders and stock requests submitted via the system
Meet or exceed defined item availability service level for all assigned supplier lines
Meet or exceed defined inventory turns for all assigned supplier lines
Work with system planner to ensure accuracy of replenishment system data i.e. (lead-time, forecasting, standard package and buy multiplies)
Assist on special buys i.e. (promo buys) in an effort to enhance and/or protect margins and maintain acceptable inventory levels
Work with associates to perpetuate stock sales growth for all responsible lines/branches
Assist operations with non-conformity receipt issues
Assist with supplier review process/workflow request submission
Assist on project/direct buys in an effort to maximize gross margin potential through applied supplier leverage techniques
Assist with any system cost maintenance issues through “Vendor Pricing” team for assigned branches and/or assigned supplier lines
Assist with negotiations of supplier returns to reduce excess/dead stock
Other duties as assigned
Support new programs, supplier re-sourcing activity and product transfers as required.
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 required
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience
- 5+ years of professional purchasing/buying experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office products
Effective communication skills with peers and Branch/DC personnel
Solid mathematical skills
Ability to negotiate competitive stock material acquisition cost
Ability to work with Branch/DC personnel and supplier representatives to identify new potential stocking items
Attention to detail
Excellent time management skills
Ability to prioritize and organize
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%
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 Frequently – 21% to 50%
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%
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.
Our Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
HSA Accounts
Commuter Transit Benefits
Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
Employee Discount Programs
Professional Training & Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within
Senior Procurement Specialist
148236
Indianapolis, IN
Parts Super Center
Procurement Dept.
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Rexel USA is a VEVRAA federal contractor and an EEO/AA employer. (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with a Disability) We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work. If you encounter difficulty using our online application system due to disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation, email staffing@rexelusa.com or call (888) 739-3547