Our customer, a tier 1 automotive supplier, has asked us to help them find a Purchasing Manager to join their team in a direct hire capacity. This position will oversee 4-5 employees and be responsible for purchasing assemblies and chemicals for the production of automotive parts.
Responsibilities:
Negotiates with vendors for good and services, negotiating the best possible price and service guarantee.
Establishes purchasing policies and ensure compliance.
Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate.
Examines bids and makes awards.
Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost during the time period.
Works closely with receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrived.
Traces delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.
Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with U.S. laws.
Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
Lead/train/coach and develop purchasing team members.
Some travel will be required.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in related field OR related experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment
3 - 5 years of purchasing or related experience in a manufacturing environment
1 - 3 years of supervisory experience.
Additional Qualifications:
Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Proven global sourcing and contract administration skills
Demonstrated skills in problem solving, contract negotiation and project management
Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals across multiple cultures, disciplines and geographies
Demonstrated business acumen operating in both High Mix, Low Volume and High Volume, Low Mix Production environments