Strategic Buyer

Gorbel's mission is simple: We improve people's lives. That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We're on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes - and we're looking for people like you to join us in that mission. We're currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York. Work Shift: Job Description: Analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, spearheads project and cross functional collaboration to successful outcomes. Develops and deploys reports and analytics to guide supply chain planning and decision making. RESPONSIBILITIES: Drive continuous improvement utilizing problem-solving skills and tools Some day and overnight travel to suppliers and/or company facilities Exception Identification (pro actively identify parts that needs to be expedited) Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner Process non-conforming material reports (NCMR's) in a timely manner Initiate engineering inquiries and as appropriate submit formal ECN requests blanket purchase order (BPO) analysis, set-up, maintenance and distribution of new BPO's Pro-actively conduct analysis to determine opportunities to decrease inventory, improve customer service levels, and reduce costs Provide forecast data to key suppliers to support deliveries within required lead-times Initiate, review and analyze supplier price quotations Work with Finance to take advantage of early payment discounts. Provide regular performance feedback to assigned preferred, qualified or approved suppliers and assure close-out of corrective action requests. Resolve escalated issues between Gorbel and suppliers. Possess relevant technical commodity skills to be seen as credible by peers and managers Participate in cross functional make vs. buy decisions and provide recommendations Inform, convince and persuade others to action on key commodity strategy initiatives/objectives Support special projects related to product launches and other supply chain initiatives Achieve excellent results in annual cost improvement, supplier quality/delivery, supplier lead times/minimum order quantities, supplier consolidation and contract coverage with minimal supervision REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: College Degree or 2 to 10 years of equivalent experience Strong Microsoft suite business Acumen Experience with lean/continuous improvement tools and programs Excellent communication skills Independent judgment and demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision Prior supply chain (purchasing, buying, planning, materials) experience preferred ERP Experience required WORK ENVIRONMENT: ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time Primary work environment is professional corporate office Gorbel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested i