Purchasing Manager
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Job Location:
Elkhart, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Purchasing Manager
This role is located in the Elkhart area.
Want to continue to grow and enhance your career Do you thrive in an innovative environment where you can make an impact on the companys success Then we have a place for you!
What We Offer:
Exciting innovative and collaborative work environment
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive Health & Wellness programs
Retirement Program with Employer Match
Best practice Paid Time Off policies and paid holidays
And much more to motivated results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role.
What Youll Do:
As the Purchasing Manager you will plan prioritize lead and coordinate purchasing activities in order to ensure high quality product on-time deliveries and cost containment for customers and the business.
Your Accountabilities in the Role:
Sources and requests quotes on new or alternate materials as designated by Engineering/Management ensuring specifications are validated and pricing is in line with budgeting.
Research plans and executes new ideas that are approved to enhance the supply chain processes while maintaining on-time delivery of materials quality of materials and fair pricing.
Communicates and negotiates with suppliers and vendors and looks for alternative vendors when needed on fair pricing based on loyalty volume etc. while maintaining material standards.
Creates validates and expedites purchase orders in line with long-term sales and production forecasts ensuring inventory thresholds/budgets are also met.
Manages and processes vendor applications and updates profile and purchasing/term information within the ERP system to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
Partners with Engineering on new products to reduce costs and to ensure Bill of Material and specific components are accurate in the system.
Sets up Blanket Purchase Orders for accurate and timely inventory management. Make adjustments to Purchase Orders as required.
Manages the coordination of material discrepancies with vendors to ensure replacement product or timely credits.
Supports the Company with various responsibilities and projects to reach department and Company goals.
Maintains accurate online files and other internal filing systems keeping a confidential clean and safe work area.
Position Requirements:
Education: Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Business Administration Purchasing or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience: 5 years of progressive purchasing import knowledge and negotiating experience within a manufacturing/fabrication environment preferred. Would like someone with the knowledge to implement scorecards.
Certifications: N/a
Functional Skills: Solid researching planning prioritization organization analytical and detail-oriented skills are required to perform well in this role. Able to manage multiple priorities effectively to meet department goals and deadlines. High sense of urgency to ensure material purchasing and processes are done timely to meet important due dates. Solid business and math knowledge.
Technology Skills: Advanced Technology Skills; Solid working skillset in Word Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with MRP or ERP system needed.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present and train others.
Leadership/ Behaviors: Customer-service oriented to support the team compliance-oriented and data focused who can work independently in a fast-paced environment able to collaborate and network to meet job criteria; able to negotiate pricing and manage returns in a professional way; dependable and can handle both small and large projects along with confidential matters appropriately. High sense of integrity and urgency to get things done well and proactively.
Culture Match: High energy motivated problem solvers and go getters - people that are on it and able to work together to find solutions.
Other Important Information:
Pay/Salary: Salary is commensurate with proven expertise. -
And the compensation will grow as the team member grows!
Reports To: VP of Finance / CFO
Core Hours: 8:00 am 5:00 pm (will work approx. 8 hours within this timeframe; may be earlier if needed for production)
Typical Work Week: M-F; 40 - 45 hours a week on average
Direct Reports: None
Travel: Limited
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
About Company
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