Job description
Who Are We?
Ventrac, located in Orrville, Ohio, is a division of The Toro Company. Ventrac is a premier innovator of equipment for turf and landscape grounds management, sidewalk snow removal, and specialty grounds care maintenance. Built for performance with quality to last, Ventrac equipment is ideal for golf course turf management, sports fields, collegiate campuses, residential and commercial property maintenance, and public green spaces.
Summary:
This position is responsible for the preparation and execution of procurement contracts for basic products and services in support of the operational needs of the organization. They will coordinate closely with the planning and materials function to insure timely delivery. They will work with the Supplier Quality function to insure consistency of product, and will follow the strategic direction of the Procurement organization.
Position Responsibilities:
- Procure build-to-print components, assemblies and/or services
- Prepare electronic solicitations, review proposals, issue purchase orders
- Insure timely delivery to schedule
- Negotiate, prioritize and review supplier delivery schedules, closely coordinating with the Procurement function
- Monitor supplier performance
- Conduct informal negotiations
- Issue blanket agreements and service agreement orders
- Support integrated product teams as required
- Interface with engineering, planning, and quality control
- Source and select suppliers for specific components
- Monitor and communicate appropriate metrics such as supplier on-time delivery, inventory turns, and inventory accuracy
- Participate in improvement plans and inventory reduction initiatives
Competencies:
- Action Oriented
- Customer Focus
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Drive for Results
- Functional/Technical Skills
- Integrity and Trust
- Learning on the Fly
- Peer Relationships
- Personal Learning
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires significant experience in a products related industry/environment
- Ability to work in team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Experience with basic information technology (word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Internet)
- Good problem solving skills and experience
- High level of diplomacy and the ability to relate to people at all levels
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities, company products, technology and financial requirements
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques and ERP systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- BA/BS or equivalent experience required.
- A technical degree or experience would be a plus.
- Appropriate experience in operations and procurement.
- Lean Manufacturing expertise preferred.
- RP experience preferred.
- C.P.M Certification preferred.
Dress for your day- We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.
Location–Located in the heart of Orrville, a small town with a busy manufacturing industry, we have a family-like work atmosphere. We are around 10 minutes from U.S. Route 30 and Route 585 for easy travel.
Flexible Work Arrangements– This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time, has promoted team-building and flexibility.
Onsite amenities–With two onsite cafes and large break rooms, we have a convenient and comfortable area for breaks and lunches. We have around 350 employees and are always growing. We have newer, high-quality facilities (built from 2014-2018) and an exceptionally clean manufacturing work environment.
Wellness- In addition to physical wellbeing,The Toro Companyoffers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.
Volunteerism- The Toro Company is proud to provideemployees20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
Growth Opportunities–TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.
Competitive Salary–Salary will be determined by experience and qualifications.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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