Procurement Analyst I at Vactor Manufacturing in Streator, Illinois

Job Description:

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate project workflow with various ESG divisions & external suppliers.


2. Maintain supplier quote information for certain sites in specific ERP systems.


3. Request and analyze pricing proposals from potential suppliers and communicate results to team members.


4. Support the implementation of various procurement sourcing tools, services & processes and then maintain the on-going functionality.


5. Prepare enterprise-wide spend rollup information from numerous sites utilizing different ERP systems.


6. Prepare and track support materials for various projects.


7. Other duties as assigned, such as organizing supplier meetings, preparing presentations, various time-sensitive assignments.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management or other related area required; or minimum of 5 years procurement experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of degree


• A minimum of 5 years of procurement in experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.


• Strong communication skills as this position interacts with people at different levels of the organization, within several different groups of Federal Signal, and with external companies / suppliers / customers.


• Must be organized and able to effectively manage multiple activities simultaneously on schedule.


• Strong attention to detail, especially with the use of MS Excel, and other Office products.


• Must have working knowledge of JD Edwards required; Syteline, Syspro, and Epicor preferred.


• Must have experience within related purchase commodities associated with OEM mobile equipment manufacturing


• Travel is minimal.  Must be effective with virtual meetings.

About Us:

Vactor Mfg. is a leading manufacturer of municipal combination catch basin/sewer cleaning vacuum trucks and industrial vacuum loaders that clean up industrial waste or recover and recycle valuable raw materials. Vactor is located in Streator, IL and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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