McWane, Inc.
Kennedy Valve- Purchasing Manager
Elmira, NY, United States · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$107k-$132kDetected 8 days ago
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About the role
- Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly company.
- People providing peace of mind water solutions.
- To save lives, resources, and property by supplying the best waterworks and fire protection products in the world.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company goals and production requirements.
- Manage procurement of direct materials, indirect materials, MRO supplies, capital equipment, and services.
- Ensure uninterrupted material availability to support production schedules and customer commitments.
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, payment terms, contracts, and service agreements.
- Identify and develop alternate suppliers to reduce risk and improve competitiveness.
- Support supplier quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Drive cost savings and productivity improvements through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Requirements
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations.
- Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and always follow all safety rules and procedures
- it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
- Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field required
Nice to have
- Professional certification (APICS/ASCM, CPSM, CPM,) preferred
Compensation
- $107k-$132k
Benefits
- Educational Reimbursement after one year of service
- Employer-paid life insurance with the option to supplement
- Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plan options
Company info
- We have been an active community partner in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.
- Our culture is important to us and forms the foundation for everything we do.
- Successful Team
Equal opportunity
- Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
- McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices.
Visa & Work Authorization
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