As a Regional Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, maintenance and procurement activities related to the regional inventory portfolio. You must be self-directed, work with a high sense of urgency and possess the ability to solve problems, and collaborate with other team members, vendors, etc. to meet the needs of the supply chain. This will involve a balanced emphasis on increasing service levels to customers while increasing the turnover of inventory in multiple locations to a specified target.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Lead and mentor all purchasing personnel in the defined regional buying group to ensure they have been delegated adequate authority to carry out their responsibilities and objectives.

• Maintain a strong knowledge of supplier markets and build strong relationships with various disposition channels available to CESCO.

• Manage the day-to-day purchasing operations for assigned region, including processing of user requisitions, research and selection of potential suppliers, negotiation of pricing and terms and issuance of purchase orders.

• Coordinate activities of district purchasing, strategic purchase planning, and inventory management that support exceptional customer service levels.

• Manage and develop relationships with key suppliers that foster win-win negotiations and decisions. At a minimum, this would involve periodic supplier reviews and identification of opportunities for value improvement. Negotiate price, quality, service, payment terms, and returns of inactive material.

• Search for new products and seek to improve negotiations with vendors. Look for opportunities in vertical and horizontal markets. Determine market preferences through account manager discussions and district strategy planning process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel. Must meet Crescent Electric Supply Company's requirements to drive company vehicles.

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with Eclipse ERP is a plus.

TOTAL REWARDS AND BENEFITS

Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including:

• Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.

• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.

• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Company-paid holidays.

• Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.

• Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.

FAMILY OWNED. CULTURE OF QUALITY. OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE.

Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders...together.

Crescent Electric Supply is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crescent Electric Supply does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status, disability, veteran, military status, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served. Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen.

We're a nationwide leader in electrical supply distribution and solutions, focused on customer service. We work hard to get products to customers where and when they need them, as well as on time and ready for immediate use. No matter the role, from warehouse driver to general office support, every team member is responsible with helping our customers.