Purchasing Manager - Plant

We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our Plant team in Martinsburg, WV. The  Plant Purchasing Manager with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials has primary accountability for supervising purchasing activities of plant buyers and will monitor buyer performance, supplier performance, negotiates smaller contracts and selects suppliers within approved authority. Coordinates with key stakeholders to drive performance and process improvement within designated region/plants. Additionally, this role will be a working supervisory role, also responsible for performing Buyer II activities.

This position is a critical role of operational purchasing and contributes to the company’s ability to leverage expertise in functional capability driving best-in-class purchasing capabilities throughout the company reporting directly into the Plant Manager. 

Why apply?

Competitive wages.

Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

About the Role 

Development and design purchasing process definition, standardization and implementation that drive synergies and efficiencies across the organization, to include the following.:

Lead, train and drive the execution of process and transaction management with direct reports to assume responsibilities & achieve operational efficiencies, meet regularly to ensure completion of goals

Develops & provides training to key stakeholders such as requisition user community and plant leadership

Uses market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices to aid in complex decision making 

Understands local capex requirements, negotiates to best outcome, and supports contractual development

Delivers on plant financial improvement initiatives

Participates & supports the development of broader regional/corporate sourcing strategies & implementations

Works with management to forecast monthly supply budget, monitors closely to ensure budget is met.

May be responsible for creation of part numbers and/or bill of materials and for setting up the part numbers and/or bill of materials into the system.

Provides training/cross-training to ensure employees are in compliance with departmental and safety standards and are up to date with required training.

Drive compliance to SOX requirements and periodically engage staff with continuous and cyclic training on ethics related topics.

Work cross-functionally with other departments within the organization to achieve targeted objectives. Identify and take action where improvements impact other areas of the business through collaboration and effective communication.

PURCHASING:

Manage the team consisting of a mix of Buyer I/Buyer II roles

Responsible for all tactical Purchase Order Management for Raw/Direct Materials

Support supplier selection for special projects (engage Corp SCM team for Capex purchases)

Deliver on Summit Materials’ cost management targets and cost reduction initiatives (

Manages materials requisitions (purchase orders) for group of suppliers related to their business unit/plants of responsibility

Reviews bid proposals and negotiates purchase orders within budgetary limitations and authority.

Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions, investigates, and develops sources of supplies, prepares bid specifications, issues bid requests and reviews quotations.

Issues purchase orders and confirms with the selected supplier the purchase order number, quantity, unit pricing, shipping terms, payment terms, due date at Summit Materials delivery locations.

Coordinates purchasing activities with operations, maintenance, and ancillary support departments to maintain proper inventory.

Monitors the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.

About You

We Require:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred, but work experience & education can balance this requirement.

Experience: Proven experience (often 5+ years) in procurement, buying, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment is essential.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in inventory management software, ERP systems  and Microsoft Office Suite.

Certifications: Professional certification is often advantageous, such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

About Us

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face. We offer:

A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.

Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.

A company dedicated to continuous improvement.

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