As we continue to grow, we are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Purchasing and Materials Manager in our Lawrence, KS location.
This role as a strategic and operational leader for Amarr Supply Chain, is tasked with the supervision and direction of purchasing and material planning.
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:- Ensure uninterrupted supply through effective planning and execution of operational purchasing/planning activities.
- Assist the sourcing organization in the overall performance of the supply line
- Escalate supplier performance issues in a timely manner
- Support strategic sourcing efforts and projects as assigned.
- Monitor and manage KPIs
- Other duties as assigned.
THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES PERFORMED:- Trains and evaluates the performance of direct reports. Ability to coach and develop different levels of buyer planners. Recommends team staffing needs.
- Works cross functionally to achieve success in identified accountabilities.
- Establishes and maintains proper purchasing practices. Monitors adherence.
- Negotiates price and delivery on purchased items (delegated ownership coordinated with sourcing team).
- Ensures accurate records are maintained (payment terms, standards, etc., supplier information, MRB, Rejections, etc.).
- Ensure discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner (3-way match, receiving, etc.).
- Oversee the development and implementation of processes and systems to improve purchasing/planning efficiency.
- Act as a subject matter expert for planning/buying function.
- Coordinate performance reviews with suppliers and ensures supplier scorecards are maintained and communicated in a timely manner.
- Works to resolve supply issues escalated by Buyer/Planners, collaboratively.
- Escalate issues to the appropriate channels in a timely manner.
- Maintain and publish KPI's.
- Collaborate cross-functionally for continuous improvement of material flow, utilization analysis and supply chain optimization (lean methodology, economic order methodologies, etc.).
- Implement methodologies (PFEP, Kanban, and Pull Systems) to ensure cost-effective material flow and inventory control.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Prolonged use of keyboard and computer.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs. periodically.
- Frequent use of fine motor skills for writing, and computer work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS):- 4-year college degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
- Minimum 5 recent years of manufacturing purchasing experience on a progressive career path.
- Minimum 2-3 recent years managing a team of professionals (may be substituted with exceptional experience managing cross functional procurement teams and projects as well as demonstrated people and leadership skills).
- Experience in commodities buying; experience buying coiled steel preferred.
- Experience developing sourcing strategies in a cross functional, cross company environment.
- Proven experience driving internal and external continuous improvement activities within the supply chain function.
- Experience working in a structured ERP environment (Oracle, SAP, etc.).
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
- Intermediate to advanced level Excel skills.
- Commitment to obtain professional certification within the first 3 years if not already certified at the time of hire.
- Analytical mind with excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Strong background in supply chain (international) and inventory management systems.
- Inventory classification experience, such as ABC analysis.
- Proficiency with the scheduling process, and master scheduling.
- Proficient in supply chain and inventory management systems.
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Professional Certification as a: CPSM, Certified Professional in Supply Management, CPIM, Certified in Production and Inventory Management or related certifications.
- Six sigma and/or lean training.
- Oracle Enterprise One system experience.
Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment) among others.
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