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This Role will have Supervisory responsibilities.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\n Manage day to day business relationship with key suppliers through supporting activities including ordering, communication ofdemand/volume/delivery time changes, issue resolution, sharing of end user feedback, follow-up on backorders, etc.\n\n Develop a strong understanding and knowledge of suppliers and capabilities.\nDevelop Category Sourcing Strategies for assigned commodities.\nIdentifying, prioritizing, and impacting key business opportunities.\nExcellent understanding of efficient materials flow and best practice.\nEvaluate better forecasting methods to improve buying decisions.\nCollaborate and communicate effectively across different organizational levels, functions to realize procurement goals and objectives. \nRequirements\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\n 8+ years’ experience in Procurement, Logistics, and Inventory.\n Strong supervisory experience.\n Strong communication skills, both oral and written.\nHigh level of computer literacy to include MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.\nHigh level of experience in Accounting and Inventory Software, Internet, Order Processing Systems and Manufacturing software.\nMust have abilities in negotiation, team building, innovation and change management.\nProfessional certifications are a plus (APICS, CP1M, etc).\nEDUCATION\n BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, or Business Accounting, Technical Fields preferred. \nLOCATION\nOnsite\nSCHEDULE\nM-F \nTOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES\nHealth/dental/vision coverage \nEmployer-paid and supplemental life insurance \nShort- and long-term disability insurance \nGenerous paid time off and holiday pay \nMonthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify) \n401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4% \nEducation support program \nSafety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement \nReferral bonuses \nBonus plan for all full-time employees \nCADREX’S CORE VALUES\nSafety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing\nABOUT US\nCADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. 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