Dogwood Industries -- Who We Are

　　Dogwood Industries is a steel fabrication company, manufacturing a proprietary line of relocatable structures for industrial and DoD customers. Our mission is to provide leadership and innovation in the design, manufacturing and delivery of prefabricated products that change the way our clients work. The Dogwood team is dedicated to finding creative design solutions to meet our customer's needs.

　　General Job DescriptionDogwood Industries is seeking a procurement professional to join our team in Sedro-Woolley, WA.  The successful candidate will have purchasing experience in electrical and mechanical equipment along with  a construction background or related field.  Candidate must be comfortable working under tight deadlines and handling multiple and diverse project requirements. The Procurement Manager regularly reviews drawings and specifications and organizes information for RFQs and issues detailed, accurate Purchase Orders.  Candidate will demonstrate high level of organizational skills and attention to detail.  Technical knowledge of materials and equipment is required.  This position requires fluency in English with excellent written and oral skills to facilitate communication with the design team, vendors and production personnel.   Must be proficient in Office and Adobe applications.

　　Duties & Responsibilities

　　Development of procurement schedules to coincide with production scheduleNegotiation with suppliers to achieve acceptable pricing and termsResearch and development of products and suppliersBecome the SME for products requiring technical understandingUnderstand the Dogwood product offering and the interface of materials sourcedProcurement of materials and equipment as directedIssuance of purchase ordersExpediting of materialsInterfacing and communicating with project teamReporting expected cost to complete, budget analysis and cost comparisonsResolving discrepancies in supply chain performanceInterfacing with accounting to ensure timely and correct payment of vendorsSupervising a purchasing teamOther duties as assigned

　　Requirements

　　Experience managing a teamExperience negotiating with vendorsAble to organize information from multiple inputsDetail-oriented and able to extract critical information from specificationsAbility to read and understand technical information to ensure accuracy of purchase ordersProfessional approach to working with vendors and suppliers to achieve favorable pricing and deliveriesFluent in the use of Office, SharePoint, and Adobe applications; able to adapt to purchasing software specific to company.

　　Physical Requirements/Work Environment

　　This position requires moderate physical activity, primarily in an office environment but may include visits to the manufacturing facilities or jobsites to collaborate and inspect materials.  To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly seated at a computer desk with the option to stand, is utilizing the telephone frequently, and participating in meetings with colleagues. There are stairs in the office. In the factory setting, you may inspect and handle materials and be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors. 

　　Compensation

　　$85,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.  

　　Benefits

　　Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision

　　Company paid and supplemental life insurance

　　Short-term