Purchasing Lead (Mid-level) (3 years of purchasing experience REQUIRED)

Do you love to problem solve when you come up against a purchasing issue?

Are you someone who thrives under pressure, and can adapt to changes and get things done?

As the Purchasing Lead, you will have the opportunity to drive our procurement process, build strong vendor relationships, and ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing that supports Brask Inc.’s success.

Do you have 3+ years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role in the manufacturing industry? If yes, please read on. If you do not have 3+ years of experience directly handling purchasing for manufacturing materials and equipment, please do NOT apply.

Are you?

ASSERTIVE AND A SELF STARTER. You take the initiative to learn the specifics of the purchasing process and lead

vendor negotiations to stay within budget, review multiple quotes, and make informed decisions based on

project requirements and cost constraints.

A STRONG MULTI-TASKER. You are able to juggle a lot of moving parts- from managing quotes, negotiating

with suppliers, to staying on top of project timelines and production needs, ensuring nothing falls through the

cracks.

A QUICK LEARNER. You swiftly grasp the complexities of the role, from understanding material specifications to

navigating purchasing software and working with multiple stakeholders, all while maintaining the pace of a

busy environment.

If you are looking for an opportunity to have a real business impact through your work, we want to meet

you!

HERE IS A ROADMAP OF YOUR FIRST YEAR – WHY MAY INCLUDE:

Within the first 30-45 days and ongoing:

● Shadows the Purchasing Manager observing the full purchasing process as well as different

departments, including Production Planning and Control (PPC) and the shop floor to gain insight into

how purchasing decisions impact production.

● Becomes familiar with Brask’s vendor list, building relationships with key suppliers to facilitate smooth

purchasing operations.

● Learns to identify non-conformance issues, material requirements, and project-specific needs, as well

as learns to track open PO’s and Project Allocation Reports (PARs) ensuring accuracy.

● Collaborates with the Plant Manager and Finance teams to ensure that all purchases are made within

budget and that cost-efficiency is maintained across all projects.

● By 45 days, masters the full purchasing cycle, from vendor negotiations to on-time delivery, and

ensures alignment with budget goals and project schedules.

3 months and ongoing:

● Attends pre-inspection meetings as needed and creates initial project reports, ensuring all information

regarding materials, deliveries, and costs are clear and up to date.

● Ensures that there are no repetitive oversights in purchasing and maintains budget control by ensuring

all purchases stay within a 3% margin of the allocated budget.

● Tracks and reports on Project Allocation Reports (PARs) regularly to meet a 14-day purchasing limit for

major materials, while monitoring Purchase Order (PO) counts.

6 months and ongoing:

● Is seen as a trusted member of the Purchasing team and is completely independent in the Purchasing

Lead role.

● Identifies and resolves problems proactively and maintains a critical eye on all phases of the

purchasing process to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

● Leverages knowledge from existing suppliers and conducts research to discover new potential

suppliers who can meet Brask’s standards.

12 months and ongoing:

● Handles every purchasing task with full confidence in their knowledge and skills, and continues to

ensure clear and effective communication with all relevant stakeholders,

● Provides all necessary reports promptly, ensuring Plant Managers, and PPC receive the information

they need to make informed decisions.

● Maintains 100% communication and reporting accuracy, ensuring all aspects of the purchasing process

are well-documented and transparent for all stakeholders.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

 3+ years’ experience in a purchasing or procurement role within a manufacturing environment

required, working with heat exchangers and pressure vessels highly preferred

 3+ years of experience purchasing for plants or supply chains, including working with outside service

providers and major materials required

 High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required

 Proficiency with office equipment and software programs, including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel

required

 Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations and meet tight deadlines required

 Experience with automated purchasing systems and managing electronic purchasing orders highly

preferred

WHO WE ARE:

We at Brask Inc. are the “Heat Exchanger People” that specialize in providing engineering design and fabrication services for complete exchangers, replacement parts, ASME Code Modifications, API 510 repairs, new bundles, emergency turnaround repairs, and consulting services to our client’s day in and day out in a fast-paced environment. We run on the EOS (entrepreneurial operating system) business model to help clarify, simplify and achieve our mission.

Here at Brask Inc., we truly care about our employees and customers alike, knowing full well that if we take care of our own employees, we can have the confidence that our customers will be taken care of with the highest quality product.

You are not only an employee at Brask Inc., you become part of the Brask family. We embody the saying “work hard, play hard”, as we can have fun as a group when the time allows, while also being able to hold each other accountable to get the job done.

Our goal is to continually give back to our local community, do our part in reducing our carbon footprint, and ensure safety is top of mind.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

Medical/Dental/Vision | Paid Holidays | Sick Leave | Paid time off |401K with a company match Working hours: 8AM-5 PM weekdays with the occasional need to work evenings and come in on weekends as needed based on project schedules.