Purchasing Manager at Lakeside Recruiting Solutions in Madison Heights, Michigan

Job Description:

• Responsible for the purchases of components used in our Fuel Rail Division, Molding Division and Capital Equipment
• Responsibility for the Purchasing activities of 5 plants within the organization
• Knowledge of Machining, Stampings and Capital Equipment Purchases a plus
• Support the implementation of material value drivers
• Work with program management, sales, quality, and engineering to ensure that the suppliers comply with all quality and engineering requirements.
• Prototype & Service PO's. Attaching all necessary data such as prints, customer orders, accounting jobs, quotes, etc.
• Manage Supplier Kickoffs and PPAP Requests
• Issue RFQ's to suppliers for engineering changes & new programs (SQR's)
• Manage Supplier Pricing - minor negotiations, tracking price changes and the associated cost impacts
• Update Component Matrix on Program workbooks
• Tracking PPAP orders (samples)
• Track the purchasing workflow in the SQR process
• Obtain data from suppliers for customer reimbursement.
• Drafting contract terms for sourcing recommendations - price, quality, delivery lead-time, payment terms, etc.
• Analyzing and evaluating supplier performance
• Managing daily, monthly and quarterly reports
• Developing and maintaining supplier relationships
• Coordinating with other departments

• Minimum of an Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years purchasing experience within a leadership capacity
• Experience working within a company that has multiple sites and international locations
• Demonstrated ability to promote supplier relations, cost analysis, and a proven negotiator.
• Proficient with MRP systems, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Powerpoint.