A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?  

Location: CTONSOUTHPARKST

Southwire Job Description

Job Summary/Objective: 

This is a corporate-based position with the primary responsibility of creating long term strategic relationships

with an appropriate supply base to support meeting the financial objectives of the overall business. The

incumbent is responsible for leading cost control and cost reduction activities associated with the acquisition

of packaging and material handling equipment. Those details include, but are not limited to, supplier

selection, supplier negotiation on price, delivery, payment, product details, expected product quality and on-

time delivery expectations. This position will also maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and

communicating in a manner that gets along with the supplier network, customers, clients, and all levels of co-

workers.

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

The following is a list of specific duties and experience base which is considered to be essential functions of

this job. This list is not exhaustive, as all positions at the company are dynamic. This is consistent with our

need to be flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers. The employee who occupies this position is

expected to assume any/all duties assigned by management, irrespective of whether such duties are

specifically included in this list. While an effort is made to thoroughly describe the customary manner in

which this job is performed, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with

disabilities who may not be able to perform this job in the manner indicated.

 

· Conduct market analysis to identify the lowest total cost supplier for a given product or product

family and create long-term buying agreements which minimizes the total cost.

· Strategically negotiate the details associated with the purchasing of packaging and material

handling equipment (pallets, shrink film, reels, forklifts) and other goods and services as assigned.

· Manage forklift lease agreements working closely with banking institutions, finance and Site

Leaders.

· Actively participate in and assist in the development and implementation of company-wide

sourcing initiatives.

· Provide product quality and service feedback to our suppliers with an expectation of continuous

improvement.

· Support our strategic working capital objectives by striving for extended payment terms and

reduced order quantities.

· Support continuous improvement activities at all manufacturing, distribution centers, and

administrative locations through our strategic sourcing initiatives

· Support sales programs and the related manufacturing activities by expediting products, as

necessary.

· Track commodity price trends and provide this information to the organization as required.

 

Education, Experience, and Skills 

Required

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's

Years of Experience: 5+

Preferred

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's

Years of Experience: 5+

Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, &

Certificates: Prior experience in a Supply chain role for a manufacturer. Previous direct purchase responsibilities for commodities (copper, PVC, rubber, reels, etc.) and services. Strong technical acumen

Competencies Action OrientedBalances StakeholdersCollaboratesCustomer FocusNimble LearningPlans and Aligns

Benefits We Offer:

401k with Matching Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)  Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays  Long & Short-Term Disability  Supplemental Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program  Employee Referral Program  Tuition Reimbursement Programs  Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities   Parental Leave  & More 

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.