2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas 77833-5418

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

 

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing strategy development and execution with a strong focus on material cost optimization. Responsibilities include managing commodity spend, negotiations, e-procurement commerce, supplier development/score cards, inventory management, cost reductions, contract management, supplier partnering and interaction with all other key stakeholders to and for the operations. The role coordinates communication and data flow between manufacturing, supply chain and demand management, and ERP business processes.

This is an on-site professional exemption salaried position

Starting pay range (LG41): $104,900 - $131,100

Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Essential Functions:

• This position reports to the Senior Plant Manager and has direct reports

• Support the sourcing strategy development and execution for the Brenham, TX facility

• Responsible for the planning, procurement and farm-out of commodities necessary for production, which are sourced and purchased according to specifications and brought in on a timely basis

• Implement policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized

• Development and execution of purchasing inventory strategies and plans

• Responsible for the approval of all purchase requisitions for inventory items

• Responsible for collaboration with counterparts from Production Control, Sales, Operations, Engineering, Quality Assurance and Finance

• Directs expediting so that arrival date changes are determined in advance and the changes are communicated to specified parties in a timely way

• Responsible for reducing non-standard inventory by applying, or assisting Sales or Scheduling in applying, non-standard inventory to customer orders where appropriate and approved.  Regularly prepares and distributes to Sales and Scheduling a list of available non-standard inventory

• Prepares documentation for analyzing past inventory trends and projecting future inventory requirements as requested

• Manage the successful delivery and transportation of outbound work in progress and finished goods in the most efficient and cost-effective manner

• Manage the overall activities of the department’s personnel while ensuring a safe work area, appropriate staffing levels, corrective action records, performance management process and succession planning

• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards related to product deliveries

• This role requires up to 15% travel (domestically), including overnight stays

• Other duties/responsibilities as required and/or assigned

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years’ relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8+ year’s relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience

• 10+ years of previous leadership experience in a Manufacturing or Supply Chain role

• Previous experience in sales, operations, operations planning, master scheduling, production planning, inventory control or production control within an MRP/ERP environment

• APICS' (C.P.I.M.) Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional in Inventory Management Certification

• Extensive experience in dealing with customers at all levels (both internal and external)

• Demonstrated initiative to make decisions, lead issues towards resolution, demonstrate complete follow-through and take timely action

• Ability to work with numbers and perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Products including Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt to the audience and professionally communicate with a variety of people

• A person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• MBA and/or related discipline

• 10 to 15+ years in logistics, supply chain management, procurement, or business management

• Extensive MRP/ERP system experience

• Strong goal orientation: specifically, the ability to focus on goal attainment and obtain predetermined results effectively and efficiently

• Demonstrated experience and results within a lean manufacturing environment

• The ability to solve complex problems with high attention to detail and work in a fast-paced environment subject to specific deadlines

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is typically performed in an office setting; however, the incumbent may be required to go into the production or shipping/receiving areas. While visiting the manufacturing areas of the plant, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. The environment is fast-paced and demanding most of the time. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as to monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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