Engineering Purchase Manager

• Coordinate the placement of purchase orders and/or delivery of materials, working in a team environment with Design Engineers, Controls Engineers, Operations, Finance, and other departments for maximum operational effectiveness
• Interface with Engineering, Operations, Management, etc. on a daily basis to communicate job status and understand needs and priorities
• Alert the team to deviations from established plans and champion issue resolution
• Establishes, develops and maintains positive business, customer, vendor, and contractor/technician relationships
• Manages supplier relations and negotiates prices where applicable
• Researches and evaluates procurement opportunities and prospective suppliers using industry expertise and relationships
• Ensures all procured items meet required quality standards and specifications
• Works with all project managers to ensure necessary raw materials are being procured in timely and cost-effective manner
• Stays informed on new suppliers, materials, manufacturing methods, supply chain management practices, strategic sourcing methodology and techniques
• Develops and employs effective negotiations techniques, including market knowledge, to secure the best value possible on new materials and components
• Assists with some administrative tasks, including controlling and updating Job Management Software, help with AR/AP and other various office tasks
• Assigns general ledger codes and enter accounts payable, check that all AP are accurately entered against correct ledger codes

An ideal candidate would have experience with, knowledge of, and/or be skilled in the following:

• Organizational Skills and the ability to switch quickly from one task to another
• A firm understanding of non-corporate, family business culture
• Familiarity with metal fabrication/manufacturing/automation
• Experience in areas of sourcing, manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain
• The ability to develop and maintain vendor relationships
• Understanding of common materials & coatings used for component design
• Knowledge of common fabrication processes used to produce parts
• Highly developed interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong sense of ambition, self-motivation and self-discipline
• Strong attention to detail in a highly nuanced and niche industry
• Strong critical thinking and negotiating skills
• Energetic, professional and positive demeanor, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experienced in a collaborative, fast paced, team environment, with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time
• Technology/Network savvy
• Ability to research and recognize market trends

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering Management degree is preferred)

In 1916, three brothers, Leopold, Victor and Carl Laciny, emigrated from Eastern Europe to the United States in search of the American dream. Together, they settled in St. Louis, MO and invested $23.00 each to establish a custom metal fabrication business they could call their own. Four generations later, the dreams and aspirations of these three men continue to flourish as Laciny Bros., Inc. surpasses it's 100th year in business.

As we advertised at our inception in 1916, Laciny Bros., Inc. specializes in custom metal work that demands creativity, precision and attention to detail. Through decades of experimentation and innovation, we are the proud beneficiaries of the knowledge and experience that can only be accumulated through years of hard work. Today, we pride ourselves on our ability to handle any job, large or small.