American Wire Group · 1 day ago
Category Buyer
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAmerican Wire Group (AWG) is a trusted partner and industry leader in providing high-quality wire and cable products for various markets. They are seeking a driven Strategic Buyer to manage supplier relationships, conduct market research, and make purchasing decisions based on business needs.
Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support and communicate with sales/engineering to gather current requirements and specifications to be used within an RFI, RFQ, or RFP
Monitor and analyze inventory forecasts and usage, applying thorough knowledge of the company s products and business objectives for sound procurement decisions
Undertakes supplier management to obtain the best suppliers and ensure an optimum supply chain
Support to develop and Administer Strategic Sourcing Plan
Prepare and Manage Requests For Quotation (RFQ), expedite and obtain quotations from 3rd Party Suppliers, and comply with RFQ Process
Prepare Bid Analysis and recommend supplier based on technical/commercial bid and strategic decisions
Develop pricing sheet for sales team
Spearhead numerous process enhancements through ERP system automation
Expedite and administer complex international arrangements for logistics department
Purchase inventory items from domestic and international suppliers to maintain sufficient inventory levels to maintain inventory control processes
Keep track shipment dates with suppliers to ensure the estimated ship dates accurate the system
Qualification
Required
Business or Technical Bachelor's Degree required
A minimum of 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a business environment
Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and provide exceptional customer service
Strong organization and time management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiation skills
Proficient with MS Office and working knowledge of ERP systems
Work authorization: United States (Required)
Company
American Wire Group
American Wire Group specializes in cable for renewable energy and electric utilities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Dorfman
Chief Executive Officer
Patricia Pinter
Chief Financial Officer
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