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Wausau Window and Wall Systems
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.3 billion. It provides distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. Brands in the Apogee family are Alumicor, EFCO, Harmon, Linetec, Tru Vue, Tubelite, Viracon and Wausau. www.apog.com Architectural Metals (Metals) is a segment within Apogee that is a provider of aluminum windows, curtainwall (soon to be retired), storefront and entrance systems. We offer an integrated set of capabilities including design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication, and assembly. Our market-leading brands offer solutions for a wide range of construction project types and sizes across the U.S. and Canada. We are known for our dependable on-time service, robust engineering capabilities, broad product portfolio, and industry-leading quality. Brands supported within the Metals segment include: Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, and Tubelite. Position Summary As Commodity Buyer, you will manage and direct the procurement of assigned commodities for the Architectural Framing Systems (AFS) procurement organization. In this role, you will be responsible for executing commodities strategies, maintaining supplier performance, negotiating favorable commercial agreements, and improving and enhancing quality of purchases and timeliness of deliveries. Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee the purchase of materials for assigned commodities across the AFS organization. Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and other relevant criteria. Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure optimal terms and conditions. Process RFQs, evaluate bids and qualify suppliers. Participate in procurement planning activities, development of overall strategies, and source selection meetings. Complete all required file documentation, such as justification for award memorandums, price and/or cost analysis memorandums, etc. Manage supplier communication and understand market trends. Monitor supplier performance through scorecard management and address supplier performance issues, cost of poor performance or corrective actions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Enterprise Category Leaders to develop, implement, and execute strategic sourcing strategies that drive efficiency, cost savings, and process improvement. Manage supplier communication and understand market trends. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure optimal pricing, delivery, and service levels. Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities and deliver productivity goals for the organization.
Experience & Skills: Education:
Experience:
3 - 5 years of business experience in supply chain Previous experience with Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems Exposure to the complex tasks within the job function. Experience implementing improvements or establishing procurement industry best practices across functional areas.
Required Skills:
Understanding of procurement Source to Pay technologies. MRP and ERP technology background in support of the Source to Pay process. Demonstrated experience dealing with cross-functional teams. Supplier negotiation background.
Competencies
Effective Communication - Effectively expresses self clearly and accurately to all audiences. Uses correct grammar, punctuations and spelling in written communications. Writes in a way that is understandable and tailored to the audience. Decision Making - Recognizes issues, problems or opportunities and determines whether action is needed. Includes others in decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information. The ability to identify what is and what is not working. Quality of Work - Accepts responsibility for quality and timeliness of work. Works to achieve goal in spite of barriers or difficulties. Adjusts focus when it becomes obvious that a goal cannot be achieved, redirects energy into related achievable goals. Maintains a high rate of efficiency and attention to detail. Negotiating - Can negotiate skillfully in difficult situations; can settle differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; thoughtfully fashions creative solutions that satisfy all parties.
Our Benefits
We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.
Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability) Incentive Plans 401(k) with employer contribution and match Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program Training and Career Progression Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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Wausau Window and Wall Systems
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
May 15, 2025