Product Category Specialist- Electrical & Modular Systems
Supply Chain Management Aurora, Colorado
Salary: USD 110000 - 150000 Annually
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Description
Do you want a role where your knowledge and experience with electrical material, electrical equipment, and modular fabrication in an industrial environment can be applied to deliver strategic value? In this role, you will serve as the SME within the Shared Services department of a large organization, collaborating daily with estimating, engineering, procurement, and operations teams across multiple business units-driving efficiency, cost savings, quality improvements, and strategic value through effective manufacturer and vendor selection.
Your expertise will be used to ensure the strategic selection of products within your area of specialization. If you have 8+ years of experience with the product categories listed above, possess strong negotiation skills, demonstrate analytical rigor, and excel at steering strategy in a dynamic market, this is an opportunity to own an important product category and make a measurable impact.
RK Company Overview
As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers' greatest concepts into reality.
Position Summary
The Product Category Specialist is responsible for providing business units with expert knowledge of electrical material, electrical equipment, and modular fabrication to ensure the timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services related to the product category. This position requires strategic, expert-level contributions and collaboration in high-level meetings to ensure accurate selection of products and brands.
Role Responsibilities
Provide expert-level advice on product and brand selection for the relevant product category during estimating, engineering, operations, and purchasing meetings.
Stay up to date with the latest products relevant to the product category.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and company policies.
Collaborate effectively with estimating, design, and engineering teams across multiple business units, offering informed insights and expertise.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Read and interpret specifications and provide expert-level recommendations for products, vendors, and manufacturers in the following CSI divisions:
Division 26 - Electrical
Full SME-level knowledge of all subdivisions.
Division 08 - Openings
Industry knowledge of the following subdivisions:
08 01 00 - Operation and Maintenance
08 10 00 - Doors and Frames
08 11 00 - Metal Doors and Frames
08 14 00 - Composite Doors
08 30 00 - Specialty Doors
08 31 00 - Access Doors
08 70 00 - Door Hardware
08 90 00 - Louvers and Vents
Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Understanding and basic knowledge of the following subdivisions:
07 01 00 - Operation and Maintenance of Thermal and Moisture Protection
07 10 00 - Dampproofing and Waterproofing
07 20 00 - Thermal Protection
07 41 00 - Metal Wall Panels
Division 23 - General HVAC
Understanding and basic knowledge of the division.
Division 42 - Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment
Understanding and basic knowledge of the division.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
Master's degree in a relevant discipline (preferred).
7+ years of product knowledge in electrical material, electrical equipment, and modular fabrication.
Demonstrated success in strategic product selection, planning, and supplier negotiations.
Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, compliance requirements, and standards.
Knowledge and experience with the Construction Specifications Institute's standards, specifically:
Division 26 - Electrical
Division 08 - Openings
Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection (preferred)
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Leadership and team management capabilities.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Knowledge of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.
Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and industry trends.
Strong problem-solving skills to address procurement challenges.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
What Sets RK Industries Apart
Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental (https://rkindustries.com/about-us/safety/)
Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition (https://rkindustries.com/about-us/accreditations-affiliations/)
Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards (https://rkindustries.com/careers/benefits-rewards/)
Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation (https://rkindustries.com/about-us/rk-foundation/)
Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University (https://rkindustries.com/careers/learning-and-development/) & RK Apprenticeship Program (https://rkindustries.com/careers/apprenticeship-program/)
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law
