McWane Pipe & Industrial
Company Description
What We Live By...
Who We Are...
McWane Inc. has a newly created division, McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI). This new division, based in Birmingham, AL, combines all Plant and Industrial Products in a single customer-focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionals specifically focused on these two special markets. Our Mission is to be the Plant and Industrial supplier who is "easiest to do business with". We will make it easier to engineer, specify, and order components for plants. We will provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost‑effective installation, and start‑up. Most importantly, we will build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to assure we are their first‑choice supplier for both new construction and future upgrades.
Job Title Purchasing Agent
Location Calera, AL
Reports To Sr. Procurement Manager
Position Summary McWane Plant and Industrial in Calera, Alabama, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to identify, qualify, and contact potential vendors to receive bids or quotations. The agent will participate in bid evaluation and vendor selection and may suggest alternative vendors in an attempt to secure discounts for bulk purchases. The agent will assist vendors with the set‑up and use of organizational purchasing/procurement systems. The agent will execute purchases and issue purchase orders as directed by the PMO or other personnel. The agent will maintain records of purchases or payments.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Ensure personal safety and the safety of your team members.
Assist supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Wears appropriate PPE, including fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection.
Responsible for the cleanliness of the assigned work area and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
Examine and evaluate marketplace business conditions, vendor opportunities and new product introductions.
Engage in sourcing to find alternative or new vendors to improve quality, cost and/or lead time.
Regularly poll the sales force and vendor representatives for opportunities and concerns.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience in purchasing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Assertive, self‑motivated, goal and result‑driven.
Proficiency in Excel and Outlook.
Proven analytical skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work as a team player and communicate effectively outside your department.
Proven negotiation skills with ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, team members, and customers.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Strong database and computer skills.
Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results.
Experience in process improvement.
Experience working with MRP systems, preferably D365.
Additional Information Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Statement McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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Who We Are...
McWane Inc. has a newly created division, McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI). This new division, based in Birmingham, AL, combines all Plant and Industrial Products in a single customer-focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionals specifically focused on these two special markets. Our Mission is to be the Plant and Industrial supplier who is "easiest to do business with". We will make it easier to engineer, specify, and order components for plants. We will provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost‑effective installation, and start‑up. Most importantly, we will build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to assure we are their first‑choice supplier for both new construction and future upgrades.
Job Title Purchasing Agent
Location Calera, AL
Reports To Sr. Procurement Manager
Position Summary McWane Plant and Industrial in Calera, Alabama, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to identify, qualify, and contact potential vendors to receive bids or quotations. The agent will participate in bid evaluation and vendor selection and may suggest alternative vendors in an attempt to secure discounts for bulk purchases. The agent will assist vendors with the set‑up and use of organizational purchasing/procurement systems. The agent will execute purchases and issue purchase orders as directed by the PMO or other personnel. The agent will maintain records of purchases or payments.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Ensure personal safety and the safety of your team members.
Assist supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Wears appropriate PPE, including fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection.
Responsible for the cleanliness of the assigned work area and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
Examine and evaluate marketplace business conditions, vendor opportunities and new product introductions.
Engage in sourcing to find alternative or new vendors to improve quality, cost and/or lead time.
Regularly poll the sales force and vendor representatives for opportunities and concerns.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience in purchasing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Assertive, self‑motivated, goal and result‑driven.
Proficiency in Excel and Outlook.
Proven analytical skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work as a team player and communicate effectively outside your department.
Proven negotiation skills with ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, team members, and customers.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Strong database and computer skills.
Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results.
Experience in process improvement.
Experience working with MRP systems, preferably D365.
Additional Information Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Statement McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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