The Purchasing Manager plans, directs, and supervises the procurement of all product and non-product goods and services. The position will lead the team in analyzing material demand requirements to determine if material is required to be sourced and/or rescheduled in order manage inventory and cost.

Client Details

Market leading and expanding, industrial manufacturing organization.

Description

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Purchasing Team
• Responsible for identifying, establishing and managing team goals and objectives with primary focus on inventory control, cost management, material support and supplier performance.
• Oversee the purchase requisition and purchase order approval processes.
• Negotiate and direct development of purchase orders, supply agreements, and competitive bids.
• Annual standard setting on purchased parts
• Develop and implement strategies for negotiations of price reductions, terms, and conditions.
• Analyze material requirements through forecasts and initiate purchasing activity based on current needs analysis.
• Facilitate activities between supplier and internal customers in communicating requests and resolving problems such as design issues, changes in specifications, and/or non-compliance in both product quality & documentation.
• Lead supplier selection and qualification team.
• Prepare reports and presentations, and work on special projects as required.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree required
• 8+ years of experience in managing and leading large teams, preferably within a manufacturing environment; ability to think strategically
• Travel 10-20%
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Experience with ERP systems; Epicor preferred
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• High level verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated technical aptitude, full comprehension of office management systems and procedures.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in all MS-Office applications; Excel required.
• Proven ability to translate data into meaningful planning information for Finance, Customer Service and Operations teams.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Highly skilled in all aspects of planning and project management

Job Offer

Excellent compensation package and career opportunities