Purchasing Agent

Company Description

ITW Description :

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE : ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries.

Ranked among Fortune’s Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions.

These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets.

ITW’s revenues totaled $ billion in 2022.

Division Description

The ITW GSE Division is an industry leading manufacturer of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to the aviation industry.

Core customers are Airports and Airlines in all countries around the World.

Core products are Power Supply Units for aircraft parked on the ground.

The ITW GSE has 2 factories and 3 sales offices :

ITW GSE Americas, Palmetto Florida

ITW GSE ApS AXA Power, Odense Denmark

Sales Office Dubai

Sales Office Singapore

Sales Office UK, Ashford Kent

Organizationally ITW GSE is part of the Specialty Products Segment of Illinois Tool Works (ITW).

Job Description

This position is responsible for material (parts) replenishment and management in excess of $35M per year in spend. This role will ensure part availability (using optimum inventory based on Kanban / MRD) to enable on time delivery to both internal and external customers.

Responsible for understanding business sourcing needs and identifying and evaluating the best suppliers that meet business standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize MRD / Kanban systems in the process of planning and inventory management.
• Responsible to purchase materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures and optimizes price, delivery, and terms.
• Recommend inventory levels to support the demand forecast and analyze the impact of varying demand and supply scenarios to ensure supply meets monthly and quarterly shipment targets.
• Not heavily involved in development of specifications, but work is more complex than buying "off-the-shelf" items.
• Review forecasts with key stakeholders (NPI, Production and Procurement), integrating feedback and ensuring forecast alignment.
• Assists in identifying potential suppliers and issues requests for quotations. Analyzes and selects suppliers and issues purchase orders;

follows-up and expedites as necessary. Investigates and qualifies suppliers.

• Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
• Day-to-day monitoring of inventory levels to ensure deliver performance, vendor contractual obligations are met, and inventory levels are within range.
• Perform administrative tasks such as investigative inventory discrepancies, invoice verifications and resolution of receipts.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS :

• 2 to 5 years of purchasing experience
• Inquisitive, detail-oriented with strong quantitative analytical skills and an innovative approach to problem solving
• Highly Skilled in MS Office (Excel, Word)
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated and results oriented

PREFERRED SKILLS :

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP
• Bachelor degree in relevant (operations, business) field.

Additional Information

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where you can make a significant impact immediately.

You will enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes, company car with gas card*, company cellphone, provided electronic office equipment, health, dental, life, LTD insurance , 401k (with company match) , employee assistance, wellness and 100% tuition reimbursement programs.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.