About Powersmiths/Socomec:

Powersmiths is a member of the Socomec SAS corporate family of companies, a global organization with nearly a century of success in providing innovative solutions within the energy industry.

Powersmiths provides integrated energy and environmental solutions, and with Socomec SAS, integrated products for energy storage and critical power. Our products are designed for a wide range of applications in the building renewal market space, data centers, power distribution, power management and critical power markets. Powersmiths' team of highly skilled professionals has been serving the market for over 20 years. Our customers are located across the USA and Canada.

As an independent manufacturer, with 12 international manufacturing sites, Socomec is known for its innovative, high-quality products. We have grown to a global team of over 4,500 employees. Socomec is comprised of 30 subsidiary companies worldwide, with a strong and growing presence in North America.

Main Functions:

The Indirect Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procuring the goods and services that are not directly involved in the production of finished products, such as MRO, IT equipment, facility services, office supplies, professional services, and manufacturing equipment.

The Indirect Buyer plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations by ensuring that all non-production needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively. The position works closely with various departments, such as production, IT, engineering, and HR, to understand their requirements, source appropriate suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, manage supplier relationships, an ensuring continuity of the business.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of strong planning, organizational and technical skills. This role requires strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and execute the requisition-/procure-to-pay process for indirect goods and services, such as MRO, office supplies, IT equipment, facility services, professional services, and capital equipment.
• Coordinate the RFI, RFP, RFQ processes for the Indirect category.
• Source and ensure on-time availability of goods and services required by the business.
• Monitor, enhance, and develop action plans based on key purchasing indicators, such as costing and cost savings, and supplier delivery and service performance.
• Coordinate supplier selection and development process, including potential supplier identification and evaluation, cost and service-level negotiations, and inventory management.
• Conduct business reviews with suppliers and implement/strengthen supplier performance metrics.
• Develop strong working relationships with cross-functional teams including Production, Sales, and Engineering to understand and anticipate needs and to enhance processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive the most optimal total cost of ownership when considering the entire supply chain (price, lead time, shipping/logistics, tariffs/duties, manufacturing processes, service level required, etc.).
• Identify and propose mitigation plans for potential risks associated with purchasing, such as supply chain disruptions or supplier failures for the Indirect category.
• Adjust/modify purchasing plans to accommodate rush orders, goods and services supply delays, etc. to minimize impact to the business and customers.
• Assess purchasing processes and make recommendations for continuous improvements.
• Provide recommendations to enhance the business to handle projected growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or college diploma in business or a related discipline.
• Purchasing and/or Supply Chain degree, certification, and/or accreditation is an asset.
• Experience: 3+ years of Purchasing experience in a related industry, specifically working to support the manufacturing of custom products.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both intra- and interdepartmentally.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Working Conditions:

• This role is located in an office environment, with frequent visits to factory floors.
• Position requires travel to suppliers.

Employment Requirements:

• Commitment to Health and Safety best practices and regulations.
• Adherence to company policies.

Compensation:

• Position is salaried.
• Powersmiths offers an interesting, innovative work environment, competitive salaries and a competitive benefits package.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this job, please upload your résumé and apply through LinkedIn.

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.