OverviewAbout the RoleThis role is responsible for directing all purchasing, supplier management, inventory, warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective support of business and project objectives. The position drives supply chain performance through strategic sourcing, contract management, team leadership, process improvement, inventory control, and compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
ResponsibilitiesWhat You Will Do (Essential Functions):
- Lead all purchasing and subcontracting activities, including procurement planning, order execution, expediting, and supplier management.
- Manage and develop the Supply Chain team through hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Oversee purchasing systems and continuous improvement initiatives, including RoesTrac enhancements and upgrades.
- Support contract development, negotiation, execution, and administration for suppliers, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Implement procurement strategies that drive project success, cost control, and schedule adherence.
- Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, vendor scorecards, and alternative sourcing options.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and commercial agreements to maximize value and mitigate risk.
- Monitor purchasing budgets, cost performance, and budget-to-actual reporting.
- Direct shipping, receiving, warehouse, and inventory operations to ensure material availability and accuracy.
- Establish and maintain processes for receiving, storage, inventory control, material handling, and shipment preparation.
- Track and improve key performance metrics related to supplier performance, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, and freight costs.
- Ensure compliance with safety requirements, company policies, regulatory standards, and inventory reconciliation processes while supporting additional business needs as assigned.
QualificationsWhat You Bring (Skills, Abilities, Experience):
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or a related field is strongly preferred; or at least 10 years of progressive purchasing, inventory, shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- APICS CSCP training is required; certification is strongly preferred.
- Seven years of supply chain-related training and experience, including procurement and inventory management, is required; supervisory experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations is strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of fundamental business law, contracting practices, and purchasing practices including contract laws, tax issues, and shipping/freight issues is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with industrial processes, equipment, hardware, construction materials, warehouse practices, inventory-control methods, freight classifications, and shipping documentation.
- Must have persuasive negotiating skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail, and good overall organizational skills.
- Active membership in purchasing-related trade organizations is a plus.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to negotiate contracts.
- Strong computer skills and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows-based programs are required; experience with SharePoint and ERP, inventory, warehouse, or transportation-management systems is preferred.
- Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.
Work EnvironmentWork is performed in an uncontrolled atmosphere. Exposure to harsh conditions-such as dust, fumes, chemicals, hazardous materials, noise, and varying weather and temperatures-for short periods is possible. All employees are required to follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. regularly is required. Exposure to moving parts and electricity that require safety protocols.
Build a Career with Ownership and PurposeIf you are looking for meaningful work, strong values, and a company that genuinely invests in your future, Servtech is a place you can grow-professionally and personally.
This role will be open until filled.
Pay RangeSalary Range: USD $117,725.00/Yr. - USD $147,156.00/Yr.
