Estimator (Commercial Flooring)
Jobot, Columbia, MD, United States
Estimator (Commercial Flooring)
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year
Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Manage the purchasing team by setting priorities, reviewing performance, and training new and existing staff.
Sourcing & Procurement: Oversee the full procurement cycle, from sourcing to purchase order placement.
Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
Cost Optimization: Analyze cost trends, identify savings opportunities, and implement strategies to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production, engineering, inside sales, and finance to align purchasing with business needs.
Market Research: Stay current on market trends, new products, and potential suppliers.
Sustainability: Promote sustainable sourcing practices to minimize environmental impact.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement supply chain process improvements.
Define and ensure compliance requirements for contract manufacturing partners.
Implement and further develop the sourcing strategy for contract manufacturing.
Establish outsourcing targets and best practices for North America.
Issue RFQs, analyze proposals, and negotiate pricing and delivery terms.
Scorecard vendors to measure quality and delivery performance; implement development plans for underperforming suppliers.
Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery capabilities.
Monitor supplier performance, including lead times, quality, and compliance.
Negotiate favorable pricing and payment terms.
Forecast material needs and ensure adequate inventory levels.
Use ERP and procurement software to streamline operations.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding material availability and supply issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
3–5 years of relevant supply chain or purchasing experience.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience with CRM software and Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.
Experience as a key user in AX system and ability to train team members.
Professional certifications such as CPM, CPIM, or CSPC preferred.
Benefits
Competitive salary!
401(k) plan with matching!
Health, vision, and dental insurance!
Hybrid work schedule (2x remote per week)!
Upward career growth!
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Manage the purchasing team by setting priorities, reviewing performance, and training new and existing staff.
Sourcing & Procurement: Oversee the full procurement cycle, from sourcing to purchase order placement.
Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
Cost Optimization: Analyze cost trends, identify savings opportunities, and implement strategies to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production, engineering, inside sales, and finance to align purchasing with business needs.
Market Research: Stay current on market trends, new products, and potential suppliers.
Sustainability: Promote sustainable sourcing practices to minimize environmental impact.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement supply chain process improvements.
Define and ensure compliance requirements for contract manufacturing partners.
Implement and further develop the sourcing strategy for contract manufacturing.
Establish outsourcing targets and best practices for North America.
Issue RFQs, analyze proposals, and negotiate pricing and delivery terms.
Scorecard vendors to measure quality and delivery performance; implement development plans for underperforming suppliers.
Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery capabilities.
Monitor supplier performance, including lead times, quality, and compliance.
Negotiate favorable pricing and payment terms.
Forecast material needs and ensure adequate inventory levels.
Use ERP and procurement software to streamline operations.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding material availability and supply issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
3–5 years of relevant supply chain or purchasing experience.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience with CRM software and Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.
Experience as a key user in AX system and ability to train team members.
Professional certifications such as CPM, CPIM, or CSPC preferred.
Benefits
Competitive salary!
401(k) plan with matching!
Health, vision, and dental insurance!
Hybrid work schedule (2x remote per week)!
Upward career growth!
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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