Buyer II

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions • Sanford, NC • 3h ago

Buyer II

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We're a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America's Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today's leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you'll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you're ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.

The Buyer II is responsible for a "cradle to grave" handling of materials that they are responsible for. This includes ensuring materials are available to meet internal and external customer requirements while working within the constraints of the business, and while constantly driving to improve the supply chain working capital metrics and corporate profitability.

Responsibilities

Accountable for overall inventory position of 'assigned' items and affiliated company goals (availability) for those items.

Accountable for determining, in concert with departmental and company goals, dispositioning actions of E&O material.

Work directly with Strategic Sourcing to establish strategic suppliers for all major commodities, both LCR and domestic, who can deliver near-optimal QDC and allow us to meet working capital goals (may mean intermediate source to smooth out the inventory peaks and valleys)

Assist in negotiations of contracts with strategic suppliers

Negotiate better pricing from incumbent suppliers

Move all logical parts to Kanban (CEK)

Expedite any parts that are needed ASAP,

Become the designated Point of Contact between the suppliers and factory

Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine sources of trouble and take corrective action

Input and maintenance of special tasks within the BU systems

Communicate with and work closely with other departments

Develop annual objectives in concert with departmental and company goals

Competencies

Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Experience and Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in related field required and 3+ years of experience. Additional degrees (MBA or Master's in technical field) are beneficial

Project Management experience with the ability to management multiple projects with little or no supervision

Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate with all levels of a corporation

Strong understanding of the various lean principles. Green belt or black belt certification beneficial

Strong negotiation skills

A strategic focus on what is important to the Company and his/her role in accomplishing this task

Strong analytical skills

Strong computer skills with strong working knowledge of MS Office applications

High degree of creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness in the pursuit of cost improvements

Experience sourcing metal commodities a plus.

Inventory planning experience desired.

Capabilities and Success Factors

Strong analytical skills

Strong computer skills with strong working knowledge of MS Office applications

High degree of creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness in the pursuit of cost improvements

Experience sourcing metal commodities a plus

Total Rewards and Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Health Savings Account

Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Matching Gift Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan - purchase company stock at a discount!

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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