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Manager, Purchasing

4 months ago

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Tru Vue Inc.

Purpose and Scope: This position leads the team responsible for all aspects of purchasing raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies for the organization. The Purchasing and Materials Manager will create strategic alignment with vendor partners, ensure that all purchased material and services conform to documented requirements, partner with Sales and Production regarding forecasts, manage inventories, manage production planning, and make certain that our manufacturing facilities have the material necessary to produce products. The Purchasing and Materials Manager will also participate on the Apogee Corporate Purchasing Team.

Responsibilities:

Purchasing Responsibilities:

Lead Purchasing Team in both locations to ensure all purchasing requirements and initiatives are met. Negotiate and manage key supplier agreements. Coach and mentor Purchasing Team through all purchases and vendor relationships. Establish and ensure compliance for all purchasing policies and procedures. Ensure multiple suppliers exist for all critical raw materials. Locate and qualify vendors to provide all necessary items. Develop relationships with key suppliers and participate in the annual negotiation of contract pricing, terms, and conditions. Develop supplier scorecards and review quarterly driving for best of class performance. Optimize non-conformance procedures and policies for all supplies and communicate with quality, finance and suppliers for expeditious resolution. Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability Partner with Sales and Marketing on projects and programs. Participate on Apogee Corporate Purchasing Team.

Materials Responsibilities:

Manage production planning resources. Lead efforts in demand and capacity planning. Work closely with Business Analyst on reforecasting, inventory and production build strategies. Participate in the development of the solicitations and requests for proposals for equipment and key manufacturing materials. Work with production leadership, engineering, and quality to develop contract management instructions, specifications and procedures for acquiring those materials and equipment. Participate in the quoting and costing processes for Engineered Optic products and other products by sourcing materials that meet technical specifications. Develop best in class scheduling practices and procedures.

Inventory Management Responsibilities:

Perform inventory analysis and optimize raw material, WIP, and finished good inventory. Manage inventory levels. Monitor stocking programs, both in house, as well as at our largest vendor's facilities. Reduce Tru Vue's in-plant inventory by verifying supplier inventory and reducing delivery lead time. Coordinate cycle counting and physical inventory requirements with finance to ensure 99% accuracy on inventory items. Utilize MRP and visual management to improve replenishment strategies. Create and negotiate VMI programs in both locations where applicable. Optimize material flow and storage in both facilities and offsite warehouse. Use statistical models and tools to analyze buying patterns and inventory levels.

The above responsibilities represent the major tasks assigned to incumbents in this job title. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks. Therefore, on occasion, incumbents may perform other related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

(Include education, experience, special skills and licenses or certifications required.)

Bachelor's degree in supply chain orbusiness-related field (Master Degree Preferred) 5+ Years of Managerial Experience 10+ Years of Purchasing, Materials, Inventory and/or Supply Chain management in a manufacturing environment with solid ERP experience (SAP preferred) CPM and/or APICS certification a plus Experience with international shipping Excellent and effective negotiation skills Strong analytical ability Capable of understanding complex technical specifications and details. Strong project coordination skills Excellent communication skills, written and verbal High computer literacy, Microsoft Office especially Excel Ability to work and lead in a cross-functional team environment APICS or ISM certification preferred. Managerial experience preferably working with and developing individuals in multiple locations

Reports To: Vice President of Operations - Matrix to Apogee CPO

Direct Reports: Purchasing teams in McCook and Fb (3), Materials in FB (2).

Attributes:

Demonstrated ability to lead, work, and develop others in a team environment. Ability to develop strong business relationships at all levels of the organization. Ability and willingness to lead and motivate others in a positive manner, including coaching others to follow work instructions, achieve standards, and reach team goals. Ability and willingness to effectively and proactively manage employees on multiple shifts. Demonstrated ability to follow through, manage, and successfully complete multiple individual and team projects at the same time. Demonstrated success at accomplishing objectives through others. Strong computer and data analysis skills. Understanding and use of financial concepts and measures. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement activities in a team environment. Sensitive to other cultures/backgrounds, able to work in a multi-cultural workplace. Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality as appropriate. Ability and willingness to travel as needed (

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job is primarily performed in an office environment. The noise level in the office is generally moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently interacts with individuals on the plant floor, near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For specific lifting, pushing and pulling thresholds for this position, please see HR.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Communication Expectations:

The position routinely requires verbal and written communication in English in order to complete the daily business requirements. Verbal communications include, but are not limited to: team meetings to discuss daily department requirements, work instructions to team members, presentations to management or customers, project meetings with peers and management, communications with peers and management, and safety instructions and training. Written communications include, but are not limited to: department paperwork, projects updates, safety walkthroughs, purchase orders, continuous improvement projects, and communications with peers, customers, and management.

Job Location: Faribault, MN

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Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Tru Vue, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.