Purchasing Manager
Share
Job Location:
Toronto, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Purchasing Manager
TIMET Toronto OH
Summary
The Purchasing Manager will supervise purchase and be the regional purchasing representative involved with corporate cost savings goals. This position has responsibility for; Production Commodities Indirect Purchasing (MRO Maintenance Services & Stores Sourcing) Environmental & Construction Services and Capital Projects. The Purchasing manager will be part of the Plant Management Team responsible for leading Purchasing to support local Plant Savings Objectives while contributing to Global Synergy Goals
Essential Functions
Plan and lead a purchasing team to ensure that all requisitioned materials and services are sourced with suppliers that meet and exceed Plant Objectives at current or lower cost and within Quality System requirements.
Help drive local SOX Compliance and coordinate with other TIMET Facilities to drive corporate SOX Compliance.
Develop and administer the commercial aspects of all local supply agreements purchase selected major commodities representing high dollar value and/or critical impact on manufacturing operations through established local regional and global supply agreements.
Supports Production Commodities (Chemicals Abrasives Steel) sourcing quality and inventories are set to support Operation requirements.
Report to and support purchasing management in implementation of regional and global purchasing strategy to meet company profitability and cost reduction goals.
Coordinates long-term supply agreements driving quarter-over-quarter savings goals that supports Plant Operations and Maintenance.
Works cross-functionally with all areas of the company to ensure effective coordination of sourcing activities with operations quality maintenance engineering logistics accounting and finance.
Ensure compliance with all business controls ethics policy procedures laws and standard business practices including SOX compliant.
Mentor develop and coach staff members on negotiation strategies project management skills managing stock through VMI & consignment stock programs.
Position will require some domestic and international travel.
Responsible for overall supplier on-time delivery and supplier on and off-site inventories to support Plant Production Goals.
Working with Quality Department to insure that Raw Material Suppliers comply with established procedures.
Supporting and reporting progress on cost reductions initiatives on a weekly basis.
Insuring that suppliers meet quality on-time delivery at a competitive price that support Plant Operations goals while minimizing inventory carrying costs.
Education and Experience
BA or BS in Business or related major (Supply Chain Finance Engineering). MBA or ISM Certification Preferred
Minimum of Five (5) to Seven (7) years of progressive purchasing experience (Raw Materials Capital Equipment and or Indirect) at a heavy manufacturing company.
Minimum of One (1) to Three (3) years of purchasing supervision management or team leading experience at a heavy manufacturing company
Special Skills
ISM APICS and/or Six Sigma Black/Green Belt Certification(s) are desirable. Trained and participated in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques and events. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Independent self-directed action and results oriented with a strong work ethic. Must embody and demonstrate high ethical business standards in all activities. Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to make presentations. Excellent ability to manipulate and analyze data and formulate strategies and courses of action to make independent purchasing decisions. Experience with SAP or similar materials management ERP system highly desired.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
