Purchasing Manager manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Manager collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Manager oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Purchasing Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Summary:
Responsible for organizing and supervising purchasing functions for multiple manufacturing sites; managing daily activities in purchasing to include day to day and capital projects purchases; managing contracts including administering, negotiating, reviewing, renewing, filing, and evaluating for availability, price, term, and quality of products. Coordinating bid processes and ensuring compliance with procurement conflict of interest policies and regulations. Coordinate with all divisional Presidents and the functional departments the development of strategic partners and purchasing strategies for the corporation’s global needs. Reports directly to the Kustom Signals Operations Manager with dotted line reporting to both the CEO and CFO of MPD, Inc.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
( ) Purchasing Supervisor ( ) Buyer III, ( ) Buyer II, ( ) Buyer I
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with MPD policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Equipment to be used:
Basic office equipment to include computer, copier, voicemail and telephone system
Typical Physical Demands:
Regularly required to sit, occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch.
Typical Mental Demands:
Working Conditions:
Quiet, temperature controlled, office environment.
Travel:
Travel as needed up to 25% of normal work time.
Education and Experience:
Skills:
Required;
Preferred;