Job Description

Electrical Purchasing Specialist

Location: San Marcos, Tx (onsite, in person, Mon-Fri)

The Purchasing Agent executes all activities related to the operational needs of the purchasing process; to negotiate, procure, and provide materials, supplies and Buy outs cost-effectively and in a timely manner. Maintains the highest level of integrity, quality, and on time deliveries.

At Thermon, we are passionate about transferring the WARMTH needed to make life Work . As a global leader in industrial heating, our success is driven by the hard work and dedication of our employees. We take pride in developing careers, fostering a company culture that embodies our core values of Care, Commit, and Collaborate.

What You Will Do

• Purchase electrical components like cables, transformers, circuit breakers, wiring, and control systems.
• Chase, review, and process supplier order acknowledgements and update Purchase order in ERP system.
• Identify, solve, communicate, or escalate product price or availability issues and consequences.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment to avoid project and production delays.
• Update and maintain the ERP System with relevant information with regards to procurement.
• Work with engineers, project managers, and finance teams to align purchasing decisions with project needs.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Inquire, estimate, and confirm delivery conditions in terms of price& lead time for quotes and orders.
• Manage, check, communicate, follow up, approve, or/and settle invoices against Purchase orders.
• Item management as in creating and releasing items in all European affiliates and ensure accurate master data in Thermon's ERP system throughout all European databases related to Operations (i.e., items, vendors, cost prices, trade agreements, intercompany transfer prices, default order settings, relevant vendor references etc. etc.)
• Obtain and document accurate spec sheets, certificates and test reports related to buy out material based on Thermon default requirement and/or customer/project specific needs
• Manage and solve customer complaints when assigned with regards to procurement.
• Manage scheduled supplier shipments including brokerage with broker and freight forwarder
• Review and process standard pricing updates
• Assist in troubleshooting purchasing related issues in Warehouse
• Assist with cycle counts in warehouse

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5 years' experience purchasing to an MRP plan
• Demonstrated experience in Procurement/Supply Chain in a manufacturing
• And/or Supply chain or technical credentials/education.
• Strong, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Able to perform in a high-volume, results-driven work environment.
• Able to perform within applicable deadlines.
• Stress resistant.
• Negotiation skills.
• Able to prioritize workload and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work effectively with minimal direct supervision (self-directed).
• Superior analytical problem-solving skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Superior planning and organizational skills.
• Superior verbal and written English communication skills.
• Value meeting the expectations and requirements manager and of internal customers.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems. (Thermon is using Microsoft Dynamics Ax)
• Understanding of electrical systems, components, and industry standards.

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