Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Manager
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Job Description
Are you looking for a rewarding challenge Are you good at negotiating establishing and growing relationships with vendors and team members If so we offer competitive salary and benefits package and would love to hear from you.
Summary
Our Purchasing Manager position is responsible for converting purchase requests into vendor orders for both locations New Albany IN and Houston TX. Purchase orders are transmitted to the appropriate vendor for procurement of the requested material goods or services. Vendor confirmation of orders solidifies Production and Sales planning activities. This role is crucial in selecting and managing suppliers controlling costs and developing procurement strategies aligned with ERLs goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Procure raw materials and goods as necessary including equipment tools parts and supplies.
- Track price increases by item and provide reports to management that outlines communicated price increases by item.
- Setup new items in Replenishment and be the point person for any issues with inventory levels/usage/etc.
- Keep current with market trends especially in the steel market and communicate to Sales and Plant Management to aid in business forecasting.
- Communicate and build relationships with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price availability and delivery schedules.
- Work with suppliers on customdesigned items according to our specific needs and specifications.
- Maintain accurate system records such as items or services purchased costs delivery performance and product quality performance.
- Work closely with shop personnel to make required inventory adjustments when needed for both locations and develop and sustain accurate inventory management of purchased items.
- Consistently interact with ERL Receiving personnel to resolve problems related to system data flow as related to payables and inventory matters.
- Support Purchasing needs as required for ERL Houston including items where pricing or technical assistance would be beneficial to overall Company profitability.
- Negotiate & maintain phone system security system and cell phone contracts. Handle equipment purchases maintenance repairs and any issues with these systems and cell phones as necessary. Work with security vendor to keep uptodate employee codes for door pads and alarm panels.
- Any other purchasing tasks requested.
Requirements
- 5 years progressive experience in procurement for a manufacturer.
- Bachelors Degree or proven equivalent experience
- Previous experience working with an ERP system required preferably NetSuite.
- Strong decisionmaking and analytical skills with the ability to address and resolve issues with discretion.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Effective communication skills to engage with all levels of the organization including customers.
- Proven ethical behavior
- Customercentric approach to ensure elevated levels of service and satisfaction.
- High attention to detail meticulous and able to maintain an elevated level of quality.
- Adaptable resourceful and willing to learn.
- Member of a Purchasing Organization a plus.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
