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Purchasing Manager

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The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing the Buyer's day to day activities and communications. They will support and execute short and long-term goals for supplier performance, on time delivery, cost reduction, lead time reduction and supplier selection. Establish and maintain effective policies and procedures for Buyers and ensure the effective operations of the Purchasing Department.

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

  • Assume leadership role of the purchasing department and manage all aspects of its operations.
  • Exhibit visible leadership in the pursuit of continuous improvement in all aspects of performance within procurement.
  • Develop, implement and routinely refine buying strategies, placing emphasis on cost reduction, quality improvement, technology development, on time delivery, inventory reduction and lead-time reduction.
  • Manage assigned personnel and provide for departmental resource planning and budgeting, recruitment, selection, coach, training, development, policy enforcement, performance management, corrective action and compensation. Ensure responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities of all direct subordinates are defined, communicated and understood.
  • Support production needs through the management of shortages and expediting, working with planners and scheduling appropriate safety stock levels.
  • Develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures to guide assigned personnel in their dealings with suppliers, the public and other departments of the Company and its affiliates.
  • Keep constantly apprised of economic and/ or business situations as they affect purchasing policy and then make decisions to adequately meet those changing conditions.
  • Maintain and support an ongoing flow or project tracking and project management to support department initiatives including (but not limited to) cost savings, risk mitigation (including liability mitigation), process improvements, and lead time reductions.
  • Train buyers on various aspects of systems use and processes (JDE, BI, ECR), negotiations, and any other area of need.
  • Participate in the selection of suppliers for materials and services.
Skills Needed / Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Management or other related field of study required.
  • Minimum of (8) years' experience in procurement and/ or supply chain within a distribution and/or manufacturing environment preferred with at least five (3) years of supervisory experience
  • Excellent understanding of supply chain management within a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to analyze complex data, identify and execute savings opportunities, develop/ implement sourcing strategies and quickly execute tasks to realize benefits
  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Strong project management experience; capable of managing multiple priorities and coordinating strategies/ activities across multiple business functions
  • Previous MRP/ERP experience required, preferably JD Edwards
  • Proficiency in MS Office software tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Project
  • Comfortable and able to troubleshoot process gaps and inefficiencies, leading to resolution
  • Strong experience hiring, leading, mentoring, and improving skill sets of the supply chain team
  • Ability to communicate to and influence diverse audiences of differing functions and geographic locations while exhibiting tact, diplomacy, and professionalism
  • Excellent written and verbal communication


Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com.All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)