Purchasing Manager

4 weeks ago

Bethlehem, United States ABEC Full time
Company Background:

ABEC is a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC's unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC's products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.

Benefits include:

•Paid holidays and vacation time

•Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1)

•Company paid life insurance

•Generous 401K plan (40% match)

•College tuition benefit program

•Employee Referral Program

This is a full-time onsite position located at ABEC's Bethlehem, PA facility

Position Summary:

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for leading the purchasing team and overseeing all procurement activities within ABEC.

Responsibilities:
  • Planning and overseeing the work of all buyers, on site and off site.
  • Training and developing buyers in all ABEC locations.
  • Work with Suppliers to assure optimum combination of price, quality and lead time is obtained on all items/services purchases by ABEC. This includes negotiation of pricing, delivery, and payment terms, as well as cancellation/return/warranty policies.
  • Establish strategic partnership agreements for key suppliers.
  • Support all purchasing activities such as procurement, component issues, and material returns.
  • Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure required performance (on-time delivery, quality, competitive pricing) is achieved and continuously improved. Establish and maintain supplier scorecards to maintain/improve supplier performance.
  • Provide visibility on component on order status/receipt to all internal stakeholders (i.e. Project Management).
  • Coordinate with Engineering and Mech./Elec. Design functions to identify opportunities for product training (Lunch & Learns) or similar technical information sessions to enhance understanding of vendor product line, new applications, cost savings, etc.
  • Work in collaboration with other department employees and Global Director of Supply Chain to identify and implement opportunities for process improvement that increase efficiency of operations, more effectively utilize resources, and reduce costs.
  • Other work as assigned to support projects and / or customer expectations.
  • Follow all ABEC safety rules and policies.
  • Ability to travel as required. (domestic and international)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years in a purchasing or procurement related role.
  • 2 years in a Managerial or Supervisory role with direct reports.
  • Experience working in an ERP/MRP/APS environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of company structure.
  • Self-starter, organized, highly adaptive, flexible, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
  • Analyze planning information.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Experience in Contract Negotiations.
  • Strategic Sourcing.
  • Willingness and ability to learn at a challenging pace and in a changing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.

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