This position is full-time, 5 days a week in our Rome, GA manufacturing facility.
Salary range : $70,000 - $75,000 / annual
Company Description
TYM North America is the North American distribution arm of Tong Yang Moolsan, the largest South Korean manufacturer of agricultural tractors. For over 20 years, we have been distributing tractors under the TYM brand in the United States and Canada. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality and reliable agricultural equipment to support the farming community across North America.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Procurement Manager, Manufacturing, located in Rome, GA. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's procurement processes, ensuring that quality materials are obtained at competitive prices in a timely manner. Key responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, coordinating with the production planning and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment, handling quality control of procured materials, and optimizing the overall operations management to improve production efficiency.
Job Functions :
- Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business.
- Coordinating with HQ partners to identify and source local vendors to supply necessary materials for North America manufacturing sites.
- Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors.
- Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
- Communicating with management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production.
- Conducting cost analysis and setting benchmarks for improvement.
- Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages.
- Supervising a purchasing team and delegating tasks across departments when necessary.
- Working closely with the company legal department to make sure contracts and terms are favorable.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications :
Previous working experience as a Procurement Manager for 5 years, preferably in the agricultural machinery industry.BS / MS / MA in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or similar relevant fields.In-depth knowledge of technical aspects of components for locally sourced parts.Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoices, and negotiation terms.Superb communication, interpersonal and leadership skillsOutstanding negotiation skillsProblem solver with a strong analytical mindsetOutstanding organizational and time management skillsAPICS Supply Chain certificationsCertified Purchasing Professional (CPP) RecommendedCertified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) RecommendedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma concepts, for implementing and analyzing current processes for improvements.SAP and Salesforce skillsStrong organization, time management, and analytical skills.Adept & comfortable working with personnel from varied corporate levels and cultural backgrounds. Multilingual or bilingual proficiency (Korean a bonus).Excellent written and verbal communication skillsTravel (domestic and international), as needed.Regular and reliable attendance is required.This position is full-time and based in Rome, GAThis job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
TYM is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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