Purchasing Manager

4 weeks ago

Hammond, United States Hammond Group, Inc. Full time

SUMMARY


Directs and coordinates activities to purchase and distribute materials, equipment, supplies, gas/electricity and other resources in the organization by performing the following duties personally or through others. This position reports to the Vice President, North American Operations.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function

·        Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase to supplier selection to price negotiations to commodity inventory

·        Negotiates complex requests for equipment, suppliers, energy, raw materials (including lead), and services from suppliers and subcontractors

·        Develop, implement, monitor, maintain and continuously seek to improve the organization’s procurement rules and regulations

·        Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy

·        Handles all correspondence and negotiations with suppliers

·        Monitor costs and stay within allocated budgets, while continuously seek to identify and pursue cost-savings initiatives

·        Implement improvements to reduce costs while maintaining quality and on-time delivery

·        Oversee inventory levels to ensure that materials and supplies are available to support production schedule without excessive overstock

·        Evaluates quality, price, reliability, delivery, technical support and availability of goods and services

·        Collaborate with other departments to maintain efficient manufacturing operations

·        Participate in annual budget process and monthly business reviews

·        Ensure that all purchasing activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements

·        Any other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management

·        Normal work hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise approximately 0 direct reports.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

·        The ideal candidate is a self-starter, creative and resourceful with excellent analytical, negotiating and problem-solving skills

·        Demonstrates strong project management and inter-personal communication skills

·        Strong computer and programing skills

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

·        Must have a BS degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or related fields.                   MBA preferred.

·        Professional certification in supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, or CIPS).

·        Minimum 8 years of industrial or business experience in purchasing and supply chain management.

·        Excellent negotiations skills.

·        Experience with the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs, budget management, and KPI monitoring.

·        Experience in commodity purchasing (i.e. lead metal) preferred.

·        Proficient in project management software, like Microsoft Project or similar programs. 

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

·        Proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in additional languages preferred.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Must have a prominent level of reasoning capability including the ability to prioritize and execute individual tasks with moderate direct supervision.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·        Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

·        Must be able to travel internationally and visit customers as required.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·        Must be able to work outside of normal business hours as needed to accomplish objectives and support responsibilities.

·        Consistent and regular attendance is required.

·        Travel may approach up to 25%.

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