Panelmatic, Inc. Job PostingPanelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels.
Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide.
Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.Job DutiesDevelop and execute commodity strategies aligned with company growth, cost, and operational goalsLead sourcing events (RFQs/RFPs), supplier selection, and contract negotiationsManage supplier relationships, including performance (OTD, quality, cost) and capacity planningOwn supplier, pricing, and lead time accuracy in the ERP system to support quoting, planning, and purchasing executionIdentify and mitigate supply chain risks, including long lead-time and single-source dependenciesDrive cost reduction initiatives, including value engineering and should-cost analysisPartner with Engineering and Estimating to support quoting, BOM accuracy, and component standardizationMonitor market trends (steel, copper, electrical components, etc.) and adjust sourcing strategies accordinglySupport production ramp-ups by ensuring supplier readiness and capacity alignmentImplement and maintain supplier scorecards and continuous improvement plansCollaborate with Buyers and Materials teams to resolve escalations and ensure execution of procurement strategyPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business objectivesPreferred ExperienceBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related fieldExperience managing commodities such as metals (steel), copper, or electrical componentsBackground in supplier development and continuous improvement initiativesFamiliarity with contract terms, incoterms, and commercial agreementsExperience implementing or working with supplier scorecards and KPI trackingLean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement experience