Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Manager
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SUMMARY:
Salary Range:$88539 -$109372
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies and policies for cost optimization and enhancing supply chain efficiency. A primary focus will be required in identifying evaluating and selecting suppliers based on quality reliability and cost-effectiveness. Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing payment terms and mutually beneficial agreements. The collaboration with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and align procurement activities with organizational goals. The role will also be required to conduct market research and analysis to stay updated on industry trends supplier capabilities and pricing fluctuations. Monitor inventory levels analyze demand patterns and implement inventory strategies to manage stock levels and avoid shortages or excess.
The primary focus of the Purchasing Manager will be to work to improve the purchasing system and process maintain the supplier database purchasing records and related documentation. Coordinate inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs manage daily purchasing activities supervise staff and develop and implement purchasing strategies for the betterment of the company.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead manage and hold the Purchasing Department accountable to organizational standards.
- Oversee the strategic function of Purchasing.
- Drive alternative sourcing opportunities that ensure supply while working to reduce overall costs.
- Responsible for maintaining vendor contracts.
- Manage and maintain relationships with intercompany stakeholders.
Qualifications :
REQUIREMENTS:
- Four (4) year degree in related field preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience in purchasing-specific positions.
- Purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; sound ability to persuade and influence others.
- Strong attention to detail; excellent organizational and communication skills; and strong written/verbal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Team Members.
- Full understanding of the impacts of having material available at the right time and in the right quantities to effectively support our operations objectives.
- Good problem-solving skills and embraces a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- Proficient with all Microsoft Office products.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems preferably AX 2012 R3/D365.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and always follow all safety rules and procedures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Standing or sitting at a desk for long periods of time; walking throughout the facility as needed.
- Occasionally exposed to elements such as cold heat noise dust odors fumes etc.
- Work time is spent primarily in an office setting.
Additional Information :
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA - gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA- gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
