Position

Your Role at REEL USA

REEL USA has an exciting opportunity for a Project Buyer with knowledge, skills, and experience to develop the local supply chain and deploy the internal procurement processes. The Project Buyer will be responsible to oversee everything from supply chain development, purchase orders management and suppliers management. All work tasks are performed in a safe manner while following plant policies and procedures. The Project Buyer will work on-site at the Springfield, IL location.

• Would you like to contribute to building equipment that lasts?
• Are you a positive, hard-working, energetic, motivated, and safety conscious individual?
• Are you known for your integrity...for always doing the right thing?

If so, please consider the opportunity we have for you to join our team!

How Will You Make an Impact

In this role, your primary duty will be to responsible for developing the local supply chain, deploying internal procurement processes, and overseeing the full purchasing cycle, from RFQs to supplier management and invoicing. This role requires a safety mind-set, self-motivated person with a positive attitude, a ton of good energy, and effective time management. A successful candidate will be someone who can:

• Work in a safe manner. Actively participates in REEL USA's safety, health, and environmental programs. Attends scheduled team meetings and completes safety training requirements. Keeps work area safe and clean.
• Develop the local supply chain in welding, machining, painting, electrical supplies as well as subcontracting services;
• Manage the purchase orders process by maintaining consistent follow-up on active RFQs and purchase orders in coordination with project managers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, discounts, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers; conduct site visits as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and tracking systems for all purchasing activities.
• Participate in supplier evaluations reviews.
• Resolve disputes and handle supplier complaints.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Accounting, and Production teams.
• Travel - Occasional travels are expected for this position and could include:
  • Visiting suppliers or customers before, during and after an active Project,
  • Visiting REEL sites as required in North America (i.e. USA, Canada).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What Will You Bring to REEL USA

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics or Supply Chain/ (asset)
• 5-10 years of buying/procurement experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Willing and able to work collaboratively in a team-based environment. Strong written and verbal communication and active listening skills. Able to work independently as well. Self-motivated with a track record of dependability including work history.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to remain calm and react effectively in critical situations.
• Have a strong sense of initiative and a solution oriented mindset.
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Good knowledge of manufacturing systems, quality assurance, and safety standards.
• Good knowledge of machining, welding, painting and electrical assembly processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and quick to learn new systems.

How We will Support Your Success

• Pay - The salary wage range for this role is $70,000 to $100,000. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment - We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
• Meaningful Work that is Valued -It is an awesome feeling to know you're making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, "I was a part of that."
• Feedback - we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
• Support - you are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.

Benefits

REEL USA offers comprehensive coverage of:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid holidays and paid vacation.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the working hours are Monday through Friday. Based on business needs, the schedule may change.

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