Purchasing Director

1 month ago


Decatur, Michigan, United States Special-Lite Inc Full time
Purchasing Manager Job Description

Special-Lite Inc is seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing strategy and oversee all activities involved in the identification and acquisition of materials and services used at our company.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
  • Monitor the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
  • Negotiate prices for raw materials and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
  • Create and execute plans to meet annual cost reduction targets of the company.
  • Evaluate supplier risks and create mitigation recommendations.
  • Lead bi-annual physical inventory count of materials.
  • Develop and maintain contracts for suppliers.
  • Analyze current inventories and procedures; suggest improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability.
  • Develop policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implement subsequent changes to processes.
  • Participate on various project teams providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials as well as to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of Purchasing experience including at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
  • Excellent communication skills including interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Supplier Contract negotiations.
  • Supplier Dashboard creation.
  • Inventory management.
  • Low-cost country purchasing.
  • Supplier optimization.
  • Supplier quality.
Physical Requirements:
  • Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Frequently required to talk and hear.
  • Required to occasionally stand and walk.
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 15 lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Required Safety Equipment:
  • Safety glasses are always required on the production floor.
  • Hearing protection is required in designated areas.

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