Buyer/ Senior Procurement Specialist

Socomec Group (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance.
Socomec North America (NAM) is Socomec’s organization overseeing all operations in North America.

Main Functions (Overview): In this role, you will have the opportunity to purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms. Each day, you will ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Be an integral part of the new product development process by leading procurement efforts through design, prototyping, commercialization/industrialization, and production maturity.
• Collaborate closely with the engineering team to develop technical requirement specifications for procured materials and services that best support the value and cost targets.
• Identify, research, evaluate, and negotiate commercial terms with suppliers to choose the best materials, products, or services to support the business objectives.
• Coordinate RFI/RFP/RFQ processes with current and prospective suppliers.
• Develop and manage purchasing strategy
• Manage procurement actions in accordance with development project schedule and budget.
• Contribute to supplier performance and qualification reviews and audits.
• Proactive identification and resolution or escalation of risks in procurement strategy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and recommend and implement changes to processes when appropriate.
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop and enhance reporting and analytical tools.
• Support the business with ad hoc reporting and projects as required.
• A hands-on approach combined with a strategic mindset.
• Adherence to all company policies, including health and safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Identifies new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team.
• Qualifies new suppliers in cooperation with Supplier Quality and Engineering Specialists.
• Negotiate agreements with main suppliers and periodically renew price lists and terms and conditions.
• Oversee supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolve performance issues.
• Adapts corporate contractual framework to the local business needs.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or technical field with at least 1 years’ experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or related business OR associate degree PLUS minimum 2 years’ experience.
• SAP or ERP experience required.
• Knowledge of initiatives related to Syspro
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for SOCOMEC in the US.

Working Conditions:

• This role is in an office environment, with regular visits to the manufacturing environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• Ability to travel to international destinations; must possess and maintain a valid passport for international travel.

Compensation range: $80,000 – $90,000 USD

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

All applications are reviewed directly by the Socomec North America Talent Acquisition team and other human reviewers. No automated or AI-based systems are used to make decisions in the application review process.

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have hands-on experience with SAP or another ERP system? If so, which one and for how long?
• Have you been involved in procurement during product development or new product introduction, not just steady-state buying?
• What is your current or expected base salary? (This is required before we move forward)
• This role requires occasional international travel and a valid passport. - Do you have a valid passport?

Work Location: In person