Strategic Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

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FIVES NORTH AMERICAN COMBUSTION, INC.

 

Fives North American Combustion, Inc. is hiring a permanent, full-time Strategic Buyer to join our team in Cleveland, OH.

 

Fives North American Combustion (HQ: Cleveland) is a dynamic subsidiary of the renowned Fives Group (HQ: Paris). Boasting over 100 years of groundbreaking contributions to industrial combustion, we stand at the forefront of thermal process engineering and manufacturing across the globe. From designing and manufacturing cutting-edge burners and industrial furnaces to installing and servicing combustion systems, we span industries including aluminum, steel, forging, incineration, oil and gas, mineral, paper, glass, and food. Our fusion of innovative energy and expertise yields unparalleled technology, breakthrough products and performance-enhancing solutions. Fueling our success is a firm belief in innovation through collaboration. At Fives, we are driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! Join us as we work together to make industry an answer to technological, environmental, social, and economic challenges of our time and to make your career an adventure in shaping the future of industrial excellence.

 

 

At Fives, we all have a part to play in achieving our common mission. Your role will be:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and categories to improve quality, delivery, and cost.
• Determine method of procurement, including direct purchase, indirect purchase, RFQ, or strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Prepare RFQs to optimize commodity spend with TCO in a global sourcing arena.
• Own the supplier transition process.
• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, contracts, terms, and service agreements within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, pricing fluctuations, and industry risks to support business decisions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while monitoring supplier performance metrics including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
• Develop and grow suppliers in BCCs (Best Cost Countries).
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvements – all in executing the company’s savings objectives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and inventory teams to support production requirements and new product initiatives.
• Lead supplier development and onboarding activities including supplier setup within ERP systems – creating suppliers, procuring tooling, monitoring samples, and approving production purchases.
• Resolve supplier performance issues and coordinate corrective actions with quality and operations teams.
• Support inventory optimization and long-term supply planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and import/export regulations including INCO terms.
• Approve invoices for payment and resolve invoice discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain accurate procurement records including contracts, supplier performance data, and purchasing history.
• Execute strategy from procurement director and procurement roadmap.

 

If this is you, come join us!

• 7+ years of purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience with domestic and international sourcing and importing into the U.S.
• Strong background in global sourcing strategies.
• Comprehensive understanding of supply chain management concepts and procurement best practices.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement software platforms.
• Ability to read bills of material and manufacturing routings.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

 

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package featuring coverage for the majority of health insurance premiums, along with company-paid life insurance, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD)
• 401(k): 6% match and immediate vesting
• Paid vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and development
• Company social events
• Work/life balance
• ... and more!

 

Why come to Fives North American Combustion?

We are visionaries, challengers, collaborators and relationship-builders. We are passionate and proud of our history, products and services.  We take care of each other, our customers, and our communities simply because it is the right thing to do. 

Collectively, we solve problems for companies around the world and offer the highest quality products and services to make our customers and our workforce successful. Our team is made up of motivated, intelligent and engaged creators who work hard, play hard, and are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of fossil fuels.

 

Industry can do it with you!

Company Description

Fives North American Combustion, Inc., was established in 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio and is a world leader in industrial combustion. Fives North American Combustion's parent company, The Fives Group, is an industrial engineering group which designs and supplies process equipment and plant facilities to major industrial players throughout the world. Headquartered in Paris, France Fives provides integrated process solutions to the aluminum, steel, cement, glass, sugar and automotive markets.

We are committed to new product development as well as our ongoing engineering, designing, and manufacturing of a wide range of industrial products including: burners, blowers, valves, regulators, flame safety systems, burner and furnace controls.

Fives North American Combustion, Inc. serves a diverse set of industries including: Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Forging, Gypsum, Glass, Brick, Paper, Heat Treat, Ceramics, Incineration, and Air Heating.

Fives North American Combustion has a strong global presence through the efforts of our direct sales force, subsidiaries, international distributors and licensees. Our headquarters is in Cleveland, Ohio where we support business operations, research and development, engineering, inside sales, and manufacturing.

Company Description

Fives North American Combustion, Inc., was established in 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio and is a world leader in industrial combustion. Fives North American Combustion's parent company, The Fives Group, is an industrial engineering group which designs and supplies process equipment and plant facilities to major industrial players throughout the world. Headquartered in Paris, France Fives provides integrated process solutions to the aluminum, steel, cement, glass, sugar and automotive markets.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to new product development as well as our ongoing engineering, designing, and manufacturing of a wide range of industrial products including: burners, blowers, valves, regulators, flame safety systems, burner and furnace controls.\r\n\r\nFives North American Combustion, Inc. serves a diverse set of industries including: Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Forging, Gypsum, Glass, Brick, Paper, Heat Treat, Ceramics, Incineration, and Air Heating.\r\n\r\nFives North American Combustion has a strong global presence through the efforts of our direct sales force, subsidiaries, international distributors and licensees. Our headquarters is in Cleveland, Ohio where we support business operations, research and development, engineering, inside sales, and manufacturing.