<p>Do you want a role where your knowledge and experience with electrical material, electrical equipment, and modular fabrication in an industrial environment can be applied to deliver strategic value? In this role, you will serve as the SME within the Shared Services department of a large organization, collaborating daily with estimating, engineering, procurement, and operations teams across multiple business units-driving efficiency, cost savings, quality improvements, and strategic value through effective manufacturer and vendor selection.</p> <p>Your expertise will be used to ensure the strategic selection of products within your area of specialization. If you have 8+ years of experience with the product categories listed above, possess strong negotiation skills, demonstrate analytical rigor, and excel at steering strategy in a dynamic market, this is an opportunity to own an important product category and make a measurable impact.</p> <p>RK Company Overview</p> <p>As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers' greatest concepts into reality.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>The Product Category Specialist is responsible for providing business units with expert knowledge of electrical material, electrical equipment, and modular fabrication to ensure the timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services related to the product category. This position requires strategic, expert-level contributions and collaboration in high-level meetings to ensure accurate selection of products and brands.</p> <p>Role Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Provide expert-level advice on product and brand selection for the relevant product category during estimating, engineering, operations, and purchasing meetings. </li><li>Stay up to date with the latest products relevant to the product category. </li><li>Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and company policies. </li><li>Collaborate effectively with estimating, design, and engineering teams across multiple business units, offering informed insights and expertise. </li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned. </li><li>Read and interpret specifications and provide expert-level recommendations for products, vendors, and manufacturers in the following CSI divisions: </li></ul> <p>Division 26 - Electrical</p> <ul> <li>Full SME-level knowledge of all subdivisions. </li></ul> <p>Division 08 - Openings</p> <ul> <li>Industry knowledge of the following subdivisions: </li><li>08 01 00 - Operation and Maintenance </li><li>08 10 00 - Doors and Frames </li><li>08 11 00 - Metal Doors and Frames </li><li>08 14 00 - Composite Doors </li><li>08 30 00 - Specialty Doors </li><li>08 31 00 - Access Doors </li><li>08 70 00 - Door Hardware </li><li>08 90 00 - Louvers and Vents </li></ul> <p>Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection</p> <ul> <li>Understanding and basic knowledge of the following subdivisions: </li><li>07 01 00 - Operation and Maintenance of Thermal and Moisture Protection </li><li>07 10 00 - Dampproofing and Waterproofing </li><li>07 20 00 - Thermal Protection </li><li>07 41 00 - Metal Wall Panels </li></ul> <p>Division 23 - General HVAC</p> <ul> <li>Understanding and basic knowledge of the division. </li></ul> <p>Division 42 - Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment</p> <ul> <li>Understanding and basic knowledge of the division. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field. </li><li>Master's degree in a relevant discipline (preferred). </li><li>7+ years of product knowledge in electrical material, electrical equipment, and modular fabrication. </li><li>Demonstrated success in strategic product selection, planning, and supplier negotiations. </li><li>Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, compliance requirements, and standards. </li><li>Knowledge and experience with the Construction Specifications Institute's standards, specifically: </li><li>Division 26 - Electrical </li><li>Division 08 - Openings </li><li>Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection (preferred) </li><li>Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. </li><li>Leadership and team management capabilities. </li><li>Detail-oriented and highly organized. </li><li>Knowledge of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. </li><li>Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and industry trends. </li><li>Strong problem-solving skills to address procurement challenges. </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability</p> <ul> <li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment. </li><li>Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel. </li><li>Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. </li></ul> <p>What Sets RK Industries Apart</p> <ul> <li>Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental </li><li>Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition </li><li>Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards </li><li>Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation </li><li>Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program </li></ul> <p>Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.</p>