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With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
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How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Purchasing Specialist, you will support the operations team by ensuring that new parts are assigned to suppliers in the SAP and by working with internal and external stakeholders on engineering changes from a specification and cost modification perspective.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be centered around two main areas: new components needing cost information, and engineering changes that need to be relayed to suppliers.
Newly released components:
Gather specifications and drawings, bill of materials information, quantities needed and other relevant data and obtain quotes from suppliers.
Identify the approved suppliers for the parts needing to get quoted.
Coordinate / escalate with Strategic Sourcing per policy
Create Inforecords in SAP with supplier pricing and lead time.
Document cost changes.
Extend sourcing assignments to other plants as needed.
Swiftly execute SAP input for buyers to place purchase orders from the correct source.
Work with Aftermarket and engineering to meet timelines for data entry.
Engineering changes:
Manage the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process from a purchasing perspective: review changes, bill of materials and products impacted.
Relay appropriate information to active supplier for the affected component or assembly.
Coordinate / escalate with Strategic Sourcing as required.
Report cost ramifications through to sourcing
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
1-2 years working with the SAP ERP
Experience in Supply Chain or Manufacturing environments a plus.
Proven track record of performance.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic technical acumen related to engineering drawings, specifications
Demonstrates strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Responsive and flexible
Cooperative and collaborative approach
Experience with Microsoft Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Able to meet deadlines and keep track of changes.
Education & Certifications
Associates Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field preferred
Travel & Working Environment
No travel required
Working environment will be fast paced and requires management of several tasks at the same time. The ability to set a clear vision, get resources aligned, and ensure commitment will be critical to success.
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
ABOUT SPX
SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.
SPX TOTAL REWARDS
At SPX , what's in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees' personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.
OUR VALUES
Integrity
Accountability
Excellence
Teamwork
Results
At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.
WORKING AT SPX
Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
