Fives North American Combustion, Inc. is hiring a permanent, full-time Strategic Buyer to join our team in Cleveland, OH.Fives North American Combustion (HQ: Cleveland) is a dynamic subsidiary of the renowned Fives Group (HQ: Paris). Boasting over 100 years of groundbreaking contributions to industrial combustion, we stand at the forefront of thermal process engineering and manufacturing across the globe. From designing and manufacturing cutting-edge burners and industrial furnaces to installing and servicing combustion systems, we span industries including aluminum, steel, forging, incineration, oil and gas, mineral, paper, glass, and food. Our fusion of innovative energy and expertise yields unparalleled technology, breakthrough products and performance-enhancing solutions. Fueling our success is a firm belief in innovation through collaboration. At Fives, we are driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! Join us as we work together to make industry an answer to technological, environmental, social, and economic challenges of our time and to make your career an adventure in shaping the future of industrial excellence.
At Fives, we all have a part to play in achieving our common mission. Your role will be:- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and categories to improve quality, delivery, and cost.
- Determine method of procurement, including direct purchase, indirect purchase, RFQ, or strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Prepare RFQs to optimize commodity spend with TCO in a global sourcing arena.
- Own the supplier transition process.
- Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, contracts, terms, and service agreements within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
- Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, pricing fluctuations, and industry risks to support business decisions.
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while monitoring supplier performance metrics including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
- Develop and grow suppliers in BCCs (Best Cost Countries).
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvements - all in executing the company's savings objectives.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and inventory teams to support production requirements and new product initiatives.
- Lead supplier development and onboarding activities including supplier setup within ERP systems - creating suppliers, procuring tooling, monitoring samples, and approving production purchases.
- Resolve supplier performance issues and coordinate corrective actions with quality and operations teams.
- Support inventory optimization and long-term supply planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and import/export regulations including INCO terms.
- Approve invoices for payment and resolve invoice discrepancies as needed.
- Maintain accurate procurement records including contracts, supplier performance data, and purchasing history.
- Execute strategy from procurement director and procurement roadmap.
If this is you, come join us!- 7+ years of purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing supplier relationships.
- Experience with domestic and international sourcing and importing into the U.S.
- Strong background in global sourcing strategies.
- Comprehensive understanding of supply chain management concepts and procurement best practices.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement software platforms.
- Ability to read bills of material and manufacturing routings.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Benefits- Comprehensive benefits package featuring coverage for the majority of health insurance premiums, along with company-paid life insurance, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD)
- 401(k): 6% match and immediate vesting
- Paid vacation, sick and volunteer time
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and development
- Company social events
- Work/life balance
- ... and more!
