Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 3,500 people company-wide. Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

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Capital and Maintenance Procurement Manager

ROLE:

In this role, you will develop and manage the business relationship between WFI manufacturing sites in the North American Region (NAR) and global suppliers that provide Equipment, Factory Automation Lines, and Tooling/Supplies used to manufacture our products. This function is responsible for identifying, developing, managing, and coordinating suppliers to meet the company's goals regarding quality, cost, development, and delivery. This key leadership role will be responsible for managing MRO sourcing, Capital Equipment and Maintenance sourcing and supplier relationships, inventory control, and procurement processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective support of operations and maintenance functions including overseeing a team to drive continuous improvement in MRO/Capital and Maintenance systems and practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Supplier sourcing, analyzing cost breakdown, execution of contracts, performing fact-based negotiations, pre-sourcing strategies, and achieving cost targets.
• Develop the NAR commodity/ supplier strategy for assigned process technologies for capital equipment and maintenance supply sourcing (NPIs).
• Lead/support Manufacturing and Engineering, and Technology needs within assigned process technologies for tooling and capital equipment sourcing.
• Identify, develop, and execute projects for assigned process technologies space, understanding the financial impact of the activity and the overall impact on WFI financials.
• Develop and maintain supplier relations, calibrate supplier performances (Scorecard, 9Box) in addition to maintaining key relationships with internal customers and other project stakeholders (Supplier Relationship Management, Problem Solving, and Conflict Resolution).
• With a strategic mindset, evaluate suppliers on cost, quality, development, delivery, and management and Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine competitive prices and viable suppliers that meet project deliverables.
• Actively engage in personal development and support/ coach development of other team members to ensure overall team success for the Global Strategic Sourcing Equipment team.

EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS PREFERRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• 7+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing / Sourcing projects or Procurement managing capital projects from concept through execution.
• Ability to lead cross-functionally.

BENEFITS:

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision.
• Short and long term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employer funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacations/holidays.
• Wellness program.
• Fitness membership.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement.

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.