ITW

Job Description:

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 200 diversified manufacturing company with seven decentralized business segments, which include the Food Equipment Group. The Warewash and Waste Division of ITW’s Food Equipment Group, is seeking a plant Buyer to support production activities for Hobart brand commercial dishwashers. This position will work in-office from a single shift manufacturing site located in Troy, OH, about 20 minutes north of Dayton.

The Warewash and Waste Division produces Hobart, Stero, and Somat brand commercial dishwashers and waste equipment for use in hotels, casinos, restaurants, health care, cruise ships, schools and universities and retail.

Summary:

The Warewash Division is expanding its presence in existing served markets as well as new markets, which requires a strategic Buyer to support the Troy, OH factory. Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Director, this position will carry out company sourcing policies and programs in relation to the procurement of all necessary items for the manufacturing of warewash equipment.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Engineering teams, and will explore and source vendors to supply required materials for production. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing supplier performance, negotiating and establishing contracts, ensuring on time delivery and inventory management, and leveraging project management skills to lead sourcing activities for the site.

What you will do:

• Set up and maintain the procurement and delivery arrangements for the materials needed to meet production requirements
• Ensure cost-effective procurement arrangements are in place for all suppliers and materials
• Conduct complex vendor negotiations and contract set-up
• Analyze supplier performance and drive supplier accountability
• Lead initiatives to support sourcing savings and cost reduction
• Maintain ideal inventory levels using Kanban practices, Microsoft Excel and a material management / ERP system

What we are looking for:

• Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills
• Expert knowledge of sourcing practices with proven results in the field
• Food equipment product knowledge, especially in operations involving fabrication and stamping
• Focus on cost reduction and efficiency
• Ability to manage projects and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Technical understanding of supply chain management and manufacturing principles
• Relationship-building and communication skills
• High sense of urgency to meet required timelines
• Data analysis and presentation skills
• Passion for solving problems

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 3+ years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience
• MS Office application proficiency and experience analyzing data in Excel
• Understanding of Kanban methodology, and experience using MRP and ERP systems
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Fabrication and stamping experience, preferred
• Experience negotiating directly with suppliers and vendors
  • Experience negotiating pricing and delivery for lower-volume orders, preferred
• Ability to apply the ITW Toolbox to achieve improved efficiency and cost savings

We are an equal opportunity employer, where we value the strengths of all team members. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and an exciting work environment.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.