Purchasing Procurement Manager
Purchasing Procurement Manager
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
$ 85000 - 105000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Location: Montpelier OH 43543
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Industry: Automotive / Heavy Manufacturing
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Purchasing Manager to lead all aspects of Supply Chain Management for our manufacturing operations in Montpelier OH. The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree and 45 years of proven purchasing experience in the automotive or heavy manufacturing sector. Preference will be given to local candidates.
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for supplier selection and development material and service cost management ontime delivery and quality assurance. This role interacts across all departments and levels of the organization to ensure materials needs are met effectively and ethically.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain Purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Automotive Quality standards.
Set departmental goals focused on cost containment and supplier performance improvement.
Identify and develop international suppliers to ensure quality at the lowest cost.
Ensure supplier compliance with company performance standards.
Issue and maintain accurate purchasing documents and records.
Manage daily operations of the Purchasing Department.
Build and maintain strong business relationships with suppliers.
Uphold the highest ethical standards in all purchasing activities.
Evaluate and investigate new supply sources and market trends.
Conduct supplier interviews and stay informed on procurement best practices and trends.
Lead negotiations with suppliers on new procurements and changes to existing agreements.
Ensure purchase orders and contracts reflect uptodate requirements and compliance.
Collaborate with internal departments to review specifications resolve issues and support new product or program development.
Lead annual corporatewide negotiations for steel procurement.
Act as the main liaison between the company and suppliers.
Coordinate and participate in meetings with suppliers and internal teams to strengthen supplier relationships.
Review procurement requests for completeness and initiate sourcing and supplier selection.
Draft purchase orders and agreements with all necessary terms ensuring compliance with company policy and applicable laws.
Promote a culture of customer focus continuous improvement and riskbased thinking.
Provide guidance and mentorship to procurement staff.
Support special projects as assigned by management.
Develop and implement strategic sourcing and purchasing initiatives.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree (required) or Professional Certification (ISM or APICS preferred)
Minimum 5 years of Purchasing and Materials experience
Experience in automotive or heavy manufacturing industries
Strong negotiation communication and supplier relationship management skills
Proficient in supply chain and procurement best practices
Ability to work crossfunctionally and manage multiple priorities
$85000 $105000 Per Year
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
