Mgr, Mill Relations

United Rentals
parental leave, sick time, employee discount
United States, Mississippi, Columbia
Dec 15, 2024
Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a Manager of Mill Relations - Matting, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the relationship between the company and its suppliers of matting materials for industrial operations. This involves negotiating contracts, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality matting products. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and implement cost-saving measures, improve operational efficiency, and maintain a strong supplier network. Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role. What you'll do: Solicit and analyze quotes from material vendors, ensuring pricing and availability meet company standards. Provide feedback to vendors regarding their pricing in comparison to market trends and competitor benchmarks. Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with vendors to enhance cooperation and reliability. Act as the primary point of contact for vendors, ensuring clear and consistent communication. Performance Analysis: Track and analyze vendor quote turnaround times, providing insights to the procurement team for improved operational efficiency. Monitor and report on vendor performance metrics, including quality, pricing consistency, and service levels. On-Site Engagement: Travel occasionally to vendor locations to strengthen relationships, perform inventory counts, and conduct quality assurance/quality control checks. Assess vendor facilities to ensure compliance with company quality standards and inventory accuracy. Strategic Contribution: Collaborate with the procurement team to develop strategies for cost reduction, improved quality, and enhanced vendor performance. Stay informed about market trends to identify opportunities for negotiation and sourcing optimization. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field (or equivalent experience) Proven experience in procurement, vendor management, or a related role Strong analytical skills with proficiency in tracking and interpreting procurement metrics Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Familiarity with quality assurance/quality control processes is preferred Proficiency in Microsoft excel or other data analysis tools Ability to travel occasionally to vendor locations This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals' policies and procedures. Why join us? We don't just "talk the talk!" We're an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) that truly cares about our people - That's why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer: Paid Parental Leave United Compassion Fund Employee Discount Program Career Development & Promotional Opportunities Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only) Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only) Paid Sick Leave An inclusive and welcoming culture Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here. Mutual respect for the dignity and fundamental rights of all persons defines our culture. United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance. At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service-leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork-are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewardingcareer. United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.