Manager Purchasing

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At Crawford, the #1 electrical distributor across Texas and Louisiana, successful associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. We are focused on building customer centric strategies, inspiring, empowering, and developing our associates who adapt to change and drive and deliver results.

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Manager Purchasing

Location: La Vergne, TN

Job type: Full time

What You’ll Do

• Develop purchasing department policies and procedures for buyers and other branch personnel to follow. Assure appropriate department records are maintained.
• Participate in RFP process to recommend or approve selection of major vendors. Assess vendor capabilities and evaluate vendor performance through established “scorecard” method.
• Establish and develop professional relationships with vendors, manufacturers and agents.
• Negotiate terms of major vendor contracts or orders.
• Recommend or approve major purchases of materials based on anticipated changes in pricing or unusual availability situations. Balance cash flow considerations with potential price savings.
• Review and approve purchasing documents and agreements.
• Responsible for Inventory Management.
• Participate in Product Line Consolidation process.
• Review branch product lines and secure competitive pricing.
• Establish policies that allow us to maintain minimum inventory levels while avoiding shortages of necessary materials to service our customers
• Responsible for achieving inventory ratios and goals.
• Establish good rapport with branch managers and management team to develop trust and solid working relationships to accomplish common goals and strategic planning.
• Understand logistics of products within each branch location. Evaluate and recommend preferred methods of handling and delivery methods. Evaluate preferred carrying costs for potential company savings.
• Provide summary reports and recommendations to management.
• Perform other duties, assigned projects and job responsibilities as requested by President, Management & Leadership
• Represent team at internal management meetings, and responsible for executing decisions and action items as a result of these meetings.
• Responsible for traveling and attending purchasing meetings and complying with all reporting requests and requirements pertaining to purchasing and inventory.
• Attend industry related functions, such as NAED and other vendor events as requested by President.
• Spearhead investigations for technology improvement that helps departmental productivity gains.
• Continuous learning and education to build purchasing, negotiation and communication skills.

What You Bring

• Extensive knowledge of electrical products and distribution industry
• At least 5 years buying experience, with a minimum of 2 years as a supervisor of a purchasing department or supervising other personnel.
• Eclipse experience preferred.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Four year college degree preferred with a minimum of 2-year associates degree or equivalent from a college or technical school.
• Minimum of 4 years of industry related experience, such as product, sales, purchasing, project or operations. Proven negotiating and contract writing skills.
• Highly effective communicator, both verbal and written, and advanced management or supervisory experience.

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Learn more about Crawford: https://www.crawfordelectricsupply.com/about

Crawford is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us  

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

Why work for Crawford?

If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it’s time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, “Whatever it Takes!”  through our mindset competencies below:

Our Competitive Benefits? 

401K Matching, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation/Sick time, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discounts, Long term and Short term disability, Life Insurance, and ample opportunities to learn and grow.

About Crawford

In 1990, Crawford Electric Supply opened its first store in Dallas, TX and began a tradition of excellence. Within five years of opening, the store was ranked #1 in the twin city market. Over the next few years, Crawford grew from just one store of 6 employees with $2 million in sales to 6 locations with $320 million in sales (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and College Station). Always striving to be the preferred business to business provider of electrical products and solutions, each location rose to the top of their respective markets and continued to expand our footprint. Today, Crawford has grown to 25 locations across Texas and Louisiana with more than 600 associates. We are proud to serve commercial, residential, and industrial markets. Over the last 30 years, Crawford has lived up to and exceeded its motto of, "Whatever it Takes!"

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