Purchasing Manager

3 weeks ago

Flowery Branch, United States VDL USA Holding Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

About US

VDL Industries Gainesville LLC is company number 99 in the VDL Groep and the first manufacturing facility in the U.S. Operations are from a state-of-the-art, 150,000 square foot facility located in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The VDL Industries facility consists of the following work centers: laser cutting, metal forming, welding (MIG/TIG), electronic assembly/general assembly, sawing, drilling, shipping, storage opportunities, and Quality Control. VDL Industries utilizes a dedicated area for stainless steel welding and assembly operations.


Purpose

The Purchasing Manager negotiates vendor terms, prices, and schedules delivery using knowledge of budget and schedule requirements. Purchases machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, raw and semi-finished materials and services necessary to meet customer requirements.


Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field
  • 5+ years of procurement, or raw material purchasing experience.
  • Experience with ISO 9001 Purchasing Process
  • Experience with purchasing manufacturing consumables 
  • Proven experience as a raw material buyer or procurement specialist in a corporate setting
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence suppliers to achieve favorable terms
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in supplier management and contract negotiation
  • Familiarity with procurement software and systems
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards related to raw material sourcing

 

Essential Job Duties

  • Prepare RFPs and RFQs
  • Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
  • Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
  • Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
  • Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
  • Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
  • Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
  • Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on-time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
  • Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
  • Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
  • Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
  • Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
  • Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies.
  • Develop vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices.
  • Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.
  • Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
  • Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets.
  • Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.All employees are responsible for reporting environmental risks or hazards in the workplace.
  • All employees are responsible for reporting environmental risks or hazards in the workplace.
  • Assure the supplier has an Approved Vendors List with critical materials, components, or services that are locked so that they must be purchased from specific sub-tier suppliers
  • Create an approved vendor list, conduct supplier audits,
  • Keep up with material market pricing, manage material inventory, negotiate best pricing with suppliers, as well as perform general procurement functions.
  • Willing to travel on occasion.

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