Senior Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Orleans, Indiana, United States Manitou Americas Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to join our team at Manitou Americas. As a key member of our purchasing department, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective business relationships with suppliers, managing vendors and parts, and ensuring on-time delivery of goods and services that meet our quality requirements at the best possible cost.

Key Responsibilities
  • Locate and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality, price, and delivery requirements are met.
  • Develop reliable sources of supply, minimize total costs of purchased goods, and simplify purchasing operations by establishing and managing annual purchase agreements.
  • Negotiate terms of annual purchase agreements, standard purchase orders, and other contracts to achieve the best mix of quality, price, discounts, and other costs.
  • Analyze specifications, functional requirements, and vendor capabilities to ensure minimum costs are achieved.
  • Maintain effective verbal and written communications with Engineering, manufacturing, Quality Control, Shipping/Receiving, and all other departments to perform primary responsibilities.
  • Coordinate emergency actions by suppliers and all other parties to prevent and/or mitigate damage caused by delayed shipments, quality problems, changes in specifications, cancellations, etc.
  • Initiate routine documentation and transactions for procurement of goods and services in accordance with approved procedures and management directions.
  • Conduct required correspondence with vendors to obtain quotations, expedite deliveries, and monitor status of vendor activities, effect cancellations, and change purchase orders.
  • Direct the activities of clerical personnel performing direct purchasing support functions.
  • Develop and prepare reports on a periodic and as needed basis to reflect the status and performance level of purchasing activities, vendor progress, and other assigned activities.
  • Perform on-going analysis of purchasing procedures to simplify operations of purchasing and suppliers.
  • Collaborate in the development, implementation, and delivery of training programs by regular participation in training development activities, demonstrate high level of quality methods and skills in training evaluations.
  • Recommend and revise material to reflect nuances or enhancements in internal processes.
  • Serve as the SME for self-service customers of ERP and MRP.
  • Deliver training through a variety of presentation formats, including classroom, one-on-one or e-mail.
  • Collaborate with internal sites/departments to improve business processes related to employee training and product support.
  • Encourage participation and open communication by providing regular feedback of new technology and processes to the users as well as upper management.
Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchasing and supply chain management, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual who is passionate about purchasing and supply chain management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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