Thermon
Overview
Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring, and temporary power distribution solutions. Our engineered solutions enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability, and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership. The Purchasing Agent will research and purchase products and supplies for our engineered‑to‑order boiler product fabrication and production. This role reports to the Purchasing Manager and is located in Morristown, TN (in office). This is not a remote role.
Responsibilities
Oversees and maintains inventory.
Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products with attention to specific business needs that will help increase performance.
Develops and maintains relationships with wholesalers and suppliers.
Assesses financial risks of purchases.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Prepare Request for Quote (RFQ) packages and communicate with suppliers.
Process PO Requisitions and place POs with qualified suppliers utilizing the latest and active quotes in Infor XA.
Update business system (Infor XA) with price, lead time, supplier promise date, and supplier information.
Lead supplier communication on all changes due to, including but not limited to, Engineering Change Orders, drawing revisions, part revisions, MRP Need Date, Pushouts and Pull-ins, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Goods Receiving, etc.
Work closely with Production team to manage alignment of PO Need Date with Mfg. Demand Date. Ensure timely communication of date changes between Thermon Precision and suppliers. Develop "production hot list" and prioritize supplier delivery.
Manage Supplier delivery performance using business system (Infor XA) reports and communicate with suppliers as needed.
Level-load suppliers to reduce capacity and supply risks. Monitor Supplier capacity and quality issues that may negatively impact order fulfilment.
Solicit assistance from Manufacturing and Quality to ensure supplier qualification criteria are met prior to awarding purchase orders.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and suppliers for timely First Article deliveries.
Work with Quality Team and help resolve quality issues resulting from NCRs, Customer Issues, etc.
Support Physical Inventory Count process and cycle count process for timeliness and inventory accuracy.
Identify inventory discrepancies and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Be a subject matter expert in Infor XA ERP Planning and Purchasing processes.
Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business needs.
Support key Procurement projects as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, or related field preferred.
Minimum five (5) years of hands‑on Purchasing experience is required.
Experience in large industrial manufacturing companies preferred.
Extensive experience working with manufacturing Bill of Materials, drawings, welding and paint specifications, and customer requirements is a plus.
Procurement certifications Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) preferred.
Experience working with financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high‑paced and, at times, stressful environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Working knowledge of ERP based financial systems; Infor XA experience a plus.
Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorships).
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas in the facility.
Must be able to quickly traverse manufacturing areas.
Must be able to stand, bend, crawl, stretch, lay, and squat.
Work Environment This position regularly works in a typical warehouse environment, including being near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. Most of their time, the Electrical Panel Builder will spend time in the plant with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold environment. Steel toe shoes, earplugs, and safety glasses are always required while on the production floor.
Benefits
Bonus eligibility.
Medical, Dental, and Vision.
Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
401k with Company Match.
Paid Time Off.
Equal Opportunity Statement Vapor Power International, LLC and VPI Precision Boilers, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Candidates applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. OPT or H1B Visa Sponsorship is not currently available for this opportunity. Vapor Power International and Precision Boilers are subsidiaries of Thermon. Thermon is a global organization that serves the energy, power generation, chemical, food and beverage, commercial, rail and transit and other industries to provide innovative solutions for heating applications by deeply understanding our customers' needs. We specialize in complete flow assurance, process heating, temperature maintenance, freeze protection and environmental monitoring solutions. We care for the environment, and we are a leader in safety performance.
Job Information
Location: Morristown, TN
Salary: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00
Job Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
Employer: Thermon
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Responsibilities
Oversees and maintains inventory.
Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products with attention to specific business needs that will help increase performance.
Develops and maintains relationships with wholesalers and suppliers.
Assesses financial risks of purchases.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Prepare Request for Quote (RFQ) packages and communicate with suppliers.
Process PO Requisitions and place POs with qualified suppliers utilizing the latest and active quotes in Infor XA.
Update business system (Infor XA) with price, lead time, supplier promise date, and supplier information.
Lead supplier communication on all changes due to, including but not limited to, Engineering Change Orders, drawing revisions, part revisions, MRP Need Date, Pushouts and Pull-ins, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Goods Receiving, etc.
Work closely with Production team to manage alignment of PO Need Date with Mfg. Demand Date. Ensure timely communication of date changes between Thermon Precision and suppliers. Develop "production hot list" and prioritize supplier delivery.
Manage Supplier delivery performance using business system (Infor XA) reports and communicate with suppliers as needed.
Level-load suppliers to reduce capacity and supply risks. Monitor Supplier capacity and quality issues that may negatively impact order fulfilment.
Solicit assistance from Manufacturing and Quality to ensure supplier qualification criteria are met prior to awarding purchase orders.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and suppliers for timely First Article deliveries.
Work with Quality Team and help resolve quality issues resulting from NCRs, Customer Issues, etc.
Support Physical Inventory Count process and cycle count process for timeliness and inventory accuracy.
Identify inventory discrepancies and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Be a subject matter expert in Infor XA ERP Planning and Purchasing processes.
Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business needs.
Support key Procurement projects as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, or related field preferred.
Minimum five (5) years of hands‑on Purchasing experience is required.
Experience in large industrial manufacturing companies preferred.
Extensive experience working with manufacturing Bill of Materials, drawings, welding and paint specifications, and customer requirements is a plus.
Procurement certifications Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) preferred.
Experience working with financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high‑paced and, at times, stressful environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Working knowledge of ERP based financial systems; Infor XA experience a plus.
Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorships).
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas in the facility.
Must be able to quickly traverse manufacturing areas.
Must be able to stand, bend, crawl, stretch, lay, and squat.
Work Environment This position regularly works in a typical warehouse environment, including being near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. Most of their time, the Electrical Panel Builder will spend time in the plant with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold environment. Steel toe shoes, earplugs, and safety glasses are always required while on the production floor.
Benefits
Bonus eligibility.
Medical, Dental, and Vision.
Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
401k with Company Match.
Paid Time Off.
Equal Opportunity Statement Vapor Power International, LLC and VPI Precision Boilers, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Candidates applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. OPT or H1B Visa Sponsorship is not currently available for this opportunity. Vapor Power International and Precision Boilers are subsidiaries of Thermon. Thermon is a global organization that serves the energy, power generation, chemical, food and beverage, commercial, rail and transit and other industries to provide innovative solutions for heating applications by deeply understanding our customers' needs. We specialize in complete flow assurance, process heating, temperature maintenance, freeze protection and environmental monitoring solutions. We care for the environment, and we are a leader in safety performance.
Job Information
Location: Morristown, TN
Salary: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00
Job Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
Employer: Thermon
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