Purchasing ManagerJob Title (Internal): Purchasing Manager
Job Title (Market/External): Purchasing Manager
Division: Busse
Department: Supply Chain
Reports to: Director of Supply Chain
Supervises: Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Coordinator, Inventory Specialist
Job SummaryResponsible to develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers who support the most cost competitive and timely procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services while meeting all required quality standards. Monitor and manage the adherence to the purchasing policies and procedures and best practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Continuously evaluate and promote the implementation and management of Purchasing Strategies that support business objectives.
- Manage supply base by consistently reviewing performance of current suppliers as well as vetting and selecting new suppliers based on risk, quality, price, reliability, availability of goods and/or services, and technical support and capabilities.
- Work with relevant departments to maintain planning and inventory methodologies such as, supplier stocking programs, contracts and agreements, Kanban, safety stock, etc.
- Introduce performance improvement measures and opportunities with the supply base.
- Oversee the operations and daily activities within the purchasing department, including, but not limited to purchasing, expediting, costs analysis, negotiating, purchase order management, supplier scorecard reviews, demand management, invoicing discrepancies, supplier set ups, supplier relationship management, purchase order authorization levels.
- Foster communications between suppliers and internal customers such as Engineering, Project Management, etc. to get engineering's approval for alternate material if delivery is not available when required.
- Promote continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with the everchanging organizational needs and market conditions.
- Maintain ERP data with changes to item records and supplier records. Keep cost accounting and engineering abreast of all major cost changes.
- Perform regular supplier audits to predetermined quality standards, service, pricing and terms of payment.
- Work closely with Production and Inventory Control Department as to requirements through production releases and the use of MRP (Material Requirements Planning).
- Maintain a high standard, professional company image and supplier relations through the day to day business interactions.
- Other duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Other Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, appraisal and work assignments of personnel. General Direction: receive very general guidance with respect to overall objectives. work is usually quite independent of others. operate within division or department policy guidelines using independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives.
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and ExperienceMaster's degree (M. A.) or equivalent. or four to ten years related experience and/or training. or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical SkillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Computer SkillsDemonstrated use of intermediate computer operations (basic programming in 3rd and 4th generation languages, relational databases, and operating systems) and intermediate software packages, (word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.)
Other Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPrioritize, organize, and delegate assignments.
Physical DemandsActivityAmount of TimeNone% of timeStand
0-33%Walk
0-33%Sit
33-66%Talk
66%+Hearing/Listening
66%+Use hands and finger to feel
66%+Reach with arms
0-33%Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
NA0Weight LiftedAmount of TimeNone% of timeUp to 10 pounds
33-66%+Up to 25 pounds
0-33%Up to 50 pounds
NA0Up to 100 pounds
NA0More than 100 pounds
NA0Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
Working ConditionsWell-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation.
How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require? None
% of time
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) 0Work near moving mechanical parts 20 Work in high, precarious places 10 Fumes or airborne particles 0 Toxic or caustic chemicals 0 Outdoor weather conditions 0 Extreme cold (non-weather) 0 Extreme heat (non-weather) 0 Risk of electrical shock 0 Work with explosives 0 Risk of radiation 0 Vibration 0 Other: 0 Other: 0 Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
TravelMinimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.
