Purchasing Manager

SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates activities to purchase and distribute materials, equipment, supplies, gas / electricity and other resources in the organization by performing the following duties personally or through others.

This position reports to the Vice President, North American Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function
• Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase to supplier selection to price negotiations to commodity inventory
• Negotiates complex requests for equipment, suppliers, energy, raw materials (including lead), and services from suppliers and subcontractors
• Develop, implement, monitor, maintain and continuously seek to improve the organization’s procurement rules and regulations
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Handles all correspondence and negotiations with suppliers
• Monitor costs and stay within allocated budgets, while continuously seek to identify and pursue cost-savings initiatives
• Implement improvements to reduce costs while maintaining quality and on-time delivery
• Oversee inventory levels to ensure that materials and supplies are available to support production schedule without excessive overstock
• Evaluates quality, price, reliability, delivery, technical support and availability of goods and services
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain efficient manufacturing operations
• Participate in annual budget process and monthly business reviews
• Ensure that all purchasing activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Any other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management
• Normal work hours : 8 : 00am 5 : 00pm

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise approximately 0 direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate is a self-starter, creative and resourceful with excellent analytical, negotiating and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates strong project management and inter-personal communication skills
• Strong computer and programing skills

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

• Must have a BS degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or related fields. MBA preferred.
• Professional certification in supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, or CIPS).
• Minimum 8 years of industrial or business experience in purchasing and supply chain management.
• Excellent negotiations skills.
• Experience with the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs, budget management, and KPI monitoring.
• Experience in commodity purchasing (i.e. lead metal) preferred.
• Proficient in project management software, like Microsoft Project or similar programs.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in additional languages preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

REASONING ABILITY

Must have a prominent level of reasoning capability including the ability to prioritize and execute individual tasks with moderate direct supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to travel internationally and visit customers as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work outside of normal business hours as needed to accomplish objectives and support responsibilities.
• Consistent and regular attendance is required.
• Travel may approach up to 25%.
22 days ago