Supply Chain Lead- Procurement

Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is one of the leading distributors of industrial products, supplying hundreds of original equipment manufacturers in 40 states and 28 countries. We help customers increase efficiency, drive growth, and rapidly respond to unique business challenges and opportunities. Thruway utilizes custom technology applications and vast industry specific knowledge to develop unique and flexible product management solutions. Headquartered in North Tonawanda, NY, Thruway has six branch locations across New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.
Position Overview: As a Supply Chain Lead - Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our supply chain operations and ensuring the timely and efficient procurement of products. Your contribution will be instrumental in fostering a collaborative team environment, streamlining processes, and enhancing our vendor relationships to meet customer demands effectively.
Key Responsibilities

• Participate in negotiations with suppliers, manage contracts, and enforce compliance with terms and conditions.
• Analyze procurement data and utilize tools to make informed decisions, drive cost savings, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements related to procurement and supply chain operations.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and industry best practices to proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure consistent availability of products while optimizing costs and maintaining high quality standards.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers to expand product offerings and enhance competitiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, operations, and logistics to forecast demand, plan inventory, and ensure accurate order fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (2+ years) in a supply chain or procurement role.
• Understanding of supply chain principles, procurement strategies, and inventory management.
• Knowledge based understanding of market trends, industry dynamics, and regulatory requirements impacting procurement operations.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience or skillset to successfully provide team leadership, fostering a collaborative environment, and developing team members' skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing procurement software, inventory management tools, and data analysis for strategic decision-making.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Occasional travel to other branch locations and suppliers
• Sitting 80% of time and standing/movement 20% of the time

Thruway Fasteners offers a comprehensive benefit program for eligible employees including; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, accident protection, critical illness, legal shield/ID shield plans, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401k retirement plan.
Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce. 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. The chosen candidate must successfully pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.