Purchasing Manager

4 weeks ago


Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Astec Industries Full time
Job Description
Astec Industries is seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager to oversee the procurement of materials and supplies for our manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of equipment and supplies to meet production schedule requirements. This role involves actively participating in vendor selection and purchasing of critical goods or services to meet company needs for competitive costs, dependability of delivery, quality of product, etc. Additionally, the Purchasing Manager will supervise the maintenance of records of purchases, delivery dates, vendors, costs, and other resources.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement purchasing strategies to meet company goals.
  • Manage daily purchasing activities, supervise staff, and allocate tasks to ensure efficient procurement processes.
  • Manage supplier relations and negotiate contracts, prices, and timelines to secure the best possible deals.
  • Coordinate with inventory control to determine and manage inventory levels to meet production needs.
  • Work to improve purchasing systems and processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Advanced certifications a plus.
  • 12 years of purchasing/procurement management experience in a heavy manufacturing industry, including the purchasing of technical, mechanical, or electrical products/materials and commodity items.
  • 12 years of experience with computers: specifically, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ERP, inventory, ordering, and tracking systems preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX.
  • 12 years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and bills of material (BOM's).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent analytical problem-solving, organizational, and negotiation skills.
  • Proficient in managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment.
  • Ability to work efficiently and accurately as well as work cross-functionally and collaboratively with engineering, sales, parts, and production departments.
  • Maintain positive, constructive cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management working both individually and as part of a team.
  • Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous process improvement.
  • Effectively delegate tasks, make decisions, interpret, and communicate work requirements and goals while managing impactful department priorities.
  • Lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity while demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activities.
  • Proven ability to successfully collaborate, influence, lead teams, and drive change.
  • Skilled in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Flexible and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations.


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