PURCHASING/SUPPLY CHAIN

About the CompanyCOFICABCOFICAB is a global manufacturer of wire and cable, with operations in 16 countries across 4 continents. COFICAB North America operates manufacturing plants in El Paso, Texas and Garrettsville, Ohio, serving distribution, OEM and industrial customers, and works closely with COFICAB sister plants in Mexico.About the RoleThe Purchasing Manager owns the supply of raw materials and purchased goods for COFICAB's U.S. plants, from purchase order to delivery at the dock. The role ensures materials arrive on time and at competitive cost, with disciplined follow-up on every open order, and builds a reliable, qualified supplier base, starting with copper, to support current customers and future growth.ResponsibilitiesOrder Management and Delivery Follow-UpFollow up on all open purchase orders daily and weekly to confirm ship dates and on-time arrivalIdentify delivery risks early, escalate them, and put recovery actions in place before production is affectedKeep production planning and plant leadership informed of incoming material status and shortagesMaintain accurate purchase order data, lead times and supplier confirmations in the ERP systemSourcing and NegotiationLead sourcing and negotiation for copper and other key raw materials, packaging and indirect purchasesNegotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times and supply agreementsMonitor commodity markets, tariffs and trade policy, and assess their impact on cost and supplyDevelop alternate sources to reduce supply-chain riskSupplier ManagementQualify new suppliers together with Quality and EngineeringMeasure supplier performance on cost, quality and on-time delivery, and lead improvement plansManage cross-border supply with COFICAB sister plants in Mexico, working with logistics and customsFinancial ControlsWork with Finance so supplier invoices match purchase orders and receipts, and resolve discrepancies quicklySupport budgeting, cost-reduction targets and purchase price variance reportingEnsure purchasing follows company policies and approval limitsLeadershipLead, develop and set priorities for the purchasing teamBuild standard work and KPIs for the purchasing function across both plantsQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related field7+ years of purchasing or supply-chain experience in a manufacturing environment3+ years leading a purchasing or supply-chain teamProven track record of on-time supply and disciplined order follow-upHands-on experience with an ERP system and strong Excel skillsStrong negotiation and supplier management skillsRequired SkillsHands-on experience with an ERP system and strong Excel skillsStrong negotiation and supplier management skillsSense of urgency and ownership of resultsClear, proactive communication with suppliers and internal teamsAnalytical thinking and attention to detailAbility to manage many priorities in a fast-growing operationPreferred SkillsExperience sourcing copper or other metals and commoditiesKnowledge of import/export, customs, tariffs and USMCAExperience in wire and cable, automotive or electrical manufacturingBilingual English/SpanishAPICS / ASCM (CPIM or CSCP) or ISM certification