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Manager Purchasing - Tampa, FLSonepar USA • Tampa, FL, United States
Manager Purchasing - Tampa, FL

Manager Purchasing - Tampa, FL

Sonepar USA • Tampa, FL, United States
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There's a Place for You at World Electric

A career at World Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. World Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout Florida and Georgia and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within World Electric we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Main purpose of the job

This position leads our Purchasing team and processes to meet the needs of World Electric. The individual is responsible for developing and executing inventory strategy for procurement, demand forecasting, material movement, customer service and inventory effectiveness in alignment with organizational goals.

Key Accountabilities

Leadership and Strategy

  • Provide leadership and direction to the Purchasing Team to help World achieve our goals of continuous improvement of customer service, sales growth, GMROI, and operational efficiencies.
  • Develop a procurement and inventory management strategy with respect to business expansion in new geographies and product segments to align with existing strategies.
  • Engage with Sonepar and other Opco's as required to stay abreast of changes and best practices.
  • Provide clear and specific expectations to direct reports; set mutually agreed goals annually for each team member through an interactive process and align with the purchasing strategy.

Continuous Improvement / Process Implementation

  • Establish inventory metrics to support the strategy, measure / report metrics by branch, working with Quality, Sales and Operations Departments as needed for continuous improvement.
  • Ensure that purchasing goals, processes, and metrics are aligned with organizational expectations. Provide regular updates to track our progress and results.
  • Create and manage optimal inventory plans that align with the inventory strategy and reduce non-productive inventory in facilities.

    • Supplier Engagement

    Engage with suppliers and stakeholders in purchasing related issues / opportunities that impact inventory levels, and inventory performance.

    Education and / or Experience :

  • 3 - 5 years of purchasing and inventory management experience in distribution business preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience managing people required.
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, required.

    • Requirements :

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present data for decision-making purposes.
  • Inquisitive and progressive - able to adapt and drive change.
  • Drives performance and results.
  • Demonstrated self-motivated organizational skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and tasks while building positive relationships with associates at all levels in all areas of the business.
  • Detail orientated strong analytical and investigation skills, being able to draw conclusions from research.
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ERP systems
  • Acts with integrity.
  • Ability to work productively with a great deal of independence and autonomy.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with Internal customers, external customers and vendor partners.
  • Travel to World locations, as needed.

    • #LI-LP1

    What We Offer You

    We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates :

  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
  • Robust wellness program
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    • We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

    Learn More About Us

    Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations."

    LinkedIn : https : / / www.linkedin.com / company / world-electric-supply / ?viewAsMember=true

    Instagram : https : / / www.instagram.com / worldelectricsupply?igsh=MWZpM3Rwc3BjM3l1Zw==

    Learn more at https : / / careers.sonepar-us.com / worldelectric / us / en / home

    World Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands : https : / / www.soneparusa.com / us-en / about-us

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

    Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and / or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com .

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