Lead Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States BTD Manufacturing Full time

Company Overview:
BTD Manufacturing is a rapidly expanding metalworking enterprise, dedicated to delivering customized metalwork solutions for renowned global brands. With a workforce exceeding 1300 employees across multiple facilities in the Midwest and Southeast, we prioritize investment in our personnel, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure optimal value for our clients. As a proud subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation, a publicly traded entity on NASDAQ, we uphold high standards in our operations.

Position Summary:

The Lead Procurement Specialist is responsible for overseeing designated categories of raw materials, fabricated components, and various goods and services. This role encompasses Supplier Relations, Contract Negotiation, Cost Savings Initiatives, and Continuous Quality Improvement. The specialist will collaborate proactively with Sales and other departments to fulfill customer requirements.

The position involves developing purchasing and customer service strategies that align with customer/supplier partnerships, Just In Time (JIT) delivery, quality standards, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct thorough research and qualification of new supplier sources to secure enhanced pricing, delivery, quality, and service for BTD's raw materials and services.
  • Stay informed about relevant market trends and conditions to anticipate potential impacts on pricing, availability, or quality of procured products.
  • Procure assigned items from qualified sources, including the interpretation and negotiation of favorable terms and conditions.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, quotations, and quality in accordance with departmental protocols.
  • Actively solicit and prepare quotations, evaluate submissions, and select suppliers that provide the best value for the company.
  • Review and interpret purchase requests generated through the ERP/MRP Manufacturing system.
  • Address and resolve any discrepancies related to issued or negotiated purchase orders.
  • Coordinate supplier visits, both on-site and off-site, while fostering transparent and honest business relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Participate in the creation and implementation of systems to measure, track, and analyze supplier and material effectiveness, including delivery performance, pricing, and product quality.
  • Generate Supplier Performance Reports and conduct semi-annual Supplier Performance Reviews.
  • Carry out on-site supplier evaluations and quality audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and BTD's expectations.
  • Issue Supplier Corrective Action Reports and Nonconformance Debit Memos as necessary, following up on corrective actions as per departmental processes.
  • Mentor junior buyers in areas such as Supplier Qualification and Development, Continuous Quality Improvement, Cost Savings Initiatives, and Advanced Purchasing Practices.

Qualifications and Skills:
We seek a candidate with a background in the Steel Industry.

A high school diploma along with a minimum of two years of post-secondary education focused on purchasing, or a four-year degree, or five years of relevant work experience in Purchasing is required.


Experience and Skills Required:
At least three years of recent purchasing experience in a manufacturing context, encompassing the following skills and abilities:

  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing industry purchasing MRP/ERP systems, supply chain management, contract administration, negotiation, and inventory control.
  • Experience in the Steel sector, whether with a mill, service center, or manufacturing.
  • Understanding of general accounting principles, production control, quality assurance, and logistics management.
  • Strong grasp of product costing, internal accounting controls, and financial analysis of revenues and expenditures.
  • Familiarity with engineering and manufacturing processes as they pertain to purchasing, including basic blueprint interpretation.
  • Ability to organize, direct, and coordinate manufacturing purchasing initiatives.
  • Capacity to build and maintain robust working relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and colleagues, effectively communicating ideas both verbally and in writing.
  • Capability to coach designated personnel, enhancing their skills to operate at the Senior Buyer level.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
  • Proficiency in operating general office equipment and related purchasing software on a microcomputer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands outlined here are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these functions.

While executing job duties, the employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for manipulation, reach with arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; communicate verbally; and perceive various sensory inputs.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision capabilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing job duties, the employee may be exposed to varying weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

(EO/AAMet/Disability Employer)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or that of another employee or applicant.

However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals without access to that information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR c)

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