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All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.\nABOUT VICTAULIC\nVictaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.\nOur sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world's most critical and prestigious structures.\nAN INDUSTRY LEADER WITH A HEART AS BIG AS ITS AMBITION AND INNOVATION\nAt Victaulic, we're committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.\nLet's Build a Better World Together.\nOur commitment to our people is built on four pillars:\nWe build from within.\nWe stand behind our people.\nWe foster an environment for constant learning.\nWe engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.\nYOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE\nWe're looking for an Indirect Buyer to issue purchase orders for Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO), Research & Development (R&D), Corporate Services, and Capital Expenditures (CapEx), ensuring timely delivery and managing outside vendor operations to support on-time finished goods delivery. You'll work autonomously to carry out procurement activities and manage supplier relationships, serving as the tactical day-to-day owner of those relationships. This role calls for a self-starter who's comfortable working with minimal supervision and confident engaging suppliers and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.\nWHAT YOU'LL BUILD & OWN\nManage suppliers for indirect materials and services, including but not limited to CapEx, MRO, R&D, sample parts, and services, establishing and maintaining quality, service, and cost benchmarks.\nWork directly with engineers and project management to support ongoing research and development efforts through the purchasing of samples, materials, and outside services.\nSupport new supplier and parts approval processes by issuing orders for investment tooling and production samples, and coordinating payment approvals with sourcing, quality assurance, and project leads.\nIssue purchase orders and track deliveries for materials and services required for engineering lab, manufacturing facility, and office operations.\nManage outside supplier operations and sub-contractors, including the effective issuance of shop orders, purchase orders, and component planning to meet customer demand.\nProactively resolve problems and discrepancies related to quality, delivery, quantity, and invoicing of purchases.\nOwn the tactical day-to-day supplier relationship.\nAnalyze requisitions and specifications to determine required quantities and delivery dates, communicating technical and logistical requirements to vendors.\nIdentify and implement continuous improvements within category responsibilities and work processes.\nSupport global/regional procurement initiatives and lead site-level initiatives for supplier management, supplier quality, and supplier performance improvement.\nIdentify and manage cost reduction and avoidance efforts within assigned categories.\nManage the purchasing card (P-card) program, consolidating purchases to fewer suppliers to create leverage, maintaining the transaction log, and reconciling statements to ensure internal control.\nPrepare requests for information (RFIs), quotations (RFQs), and proposals (RFPs), analyzing and evaluating multi-supplier responses and preparing award recommendations that incorporate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).\nBuild and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers and key vendors.\nParticipate in special projects and initiatives as appropriate.\nExpedite suppliers and logistics, remaining familiar with impact order management, and escalate when necessary.\nSupport other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Supervisor.\nWHAT YOU BRING\nBachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in Purchasing, Planning, Sourcing, or a related Supply Chain field.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.\nComfort interacting with suppliers, including situations that may require assertiveness.\nExcellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate a position at all levels of the organization.\nAbility to work with key stakeholders across multiple global locations and organizational levels, and to lead cross-functional teams toward a common goal.\nStrong analytical problem-solving abilities using contemporary tools and methods.\nWillingness to make infrequent overnight travel as needed.\nWHAT SETS YOU APART\nFamiliarity with industrial drawings and schematics.\nProduction planning experience.\nUnderstanding of Kanban replenishment.\nWHAT WE OFFER\nBuild A Better Career\nCompetitive compensation with performance-based incentives\nCareer development programs and internal promotion pathways-we build from within\nTuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities\nBuild A Better Future\nComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage\nRetirement savings plans with company match\nLife insurance and disability coverage\nBuild A Better You\nPaid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable\nEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resources\nInclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another\nBuild A Better World\nJoin a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.\nIMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP\nVictaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY\nVictaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process).\nVICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY\nAll staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. 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