Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
Support cross-functional teams during new product introductions (NPIs), ensuring timely sourcing and material readiness.
Ensure adherence to company purchasing policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee and manage the procurement of materials, components, and services to support production and inventory targets.
Resolve escalated supplier issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, material flow, and planning accuracy.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and competitive pricing.
Set clear goals and expectations, evaluate individual and team performance, and provide regular feedback and coaching.
Review and optimize planning parameters in the ERP system (Epicor), including safety stock, reorder points, and lead times.
Utilize ERP and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to drive insight-based decision-making.
Support budgeting, cost-saving initiatives, and audits as needed.
Champion Lean principles and standard work within the purchasing function.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Buyer Planners with a focus on performance management, professional development, and cross-training.
Act as a key liaison between purchasing and internal stakeholders across Operations, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Finance.
Monitor purchasing KPIs, including on-time delivery, supplier performance, material cost variances, and inventory turns.
Mitigate supply risk through contingency planning, alternate sourcing strategies, and supplier diversification.
Participate in strategic sourcing projects and cross-functional improvement teams.
Lead supplier evaluations, selection, negotiations, and performance improvement initiatives.
Requirements
power bi
epicor
erp
apics
mba
7+ years
Travel Requirements: up to 10%
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools such as Power BI.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
7+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or materials planning roles, with 3+ years in a leadership capacity.
Punctuality and dependability.
Proficiency with Epicor
Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.
Travel up to 10%.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
Proficiency with ERP systems
APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or ISM (CPSM) certification
Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
must successfully establish employment eligibility and complete background checks and required pre‑employment testing.