The Purchasing Manager reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsible for all aspects of Supply Chain Management including supplier selection and development, management of material and service costs, assurance materials are delivered on time and to acceptable quality levels. Interacts with all departments at all levels to assure their Materials needs are met.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Write and maintain Purchasing policy and procedure to assure compliance to Automotive Quality standard. Establish Department goals leading to cost containment and improved supplier performance.
Find and develop suppliers on an international basis to assure purchase of highest quality at least cost. Assure all suppliers meet or exceed Company performance requirements.
Issue Purchasing documents and maintain adequate records.
Manage the day-to-day activity of the Purchasing Department.
Establishes and maintains strong business relationships with Company suppliers.
Assures purchasing activity is conducted with highest ethics and standards.
Investigates and evaluates new sources of supply.
Interviews supplier sales representatives and continually endeavors to keep abreast of developments that influence procurement procedures and practices including commodity and market trends and latest developments in Supply Chain Management.
Negotiates with suppliers as necessary on new procurements or changes to existing purchase orders/contracts.
Responsible for ensuring that active purchase orders/contracts are complete and accurate at all times reflecting the latest requirements and terms and conditions in compliance with company-supplier agreements and with all governing regulations.
Participates in joint meetings with Production Control, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality Control, and other departments to review item or material specifications, problem solve, develop new products and/or programs.
Lead annual corporate-wide steel negotiations.
Serve as main liaison between suppliers and the Company.
Coordinates, conducts, and participates in meetings and discussions between suppliers and/or supplier representatives and necessary related Company personnel concerning all aspects of the Company/Supplier relationship.
Receives all requests for product and service procurement, reviews for completeness and necessary information.
Selects reliable sources, requests bids as necessary, evaluates quotations, and coordinates with C.O.O to make supplier selections.
Drafts purchase orders and long-term agreements in a manner that ensures all requirements and special terms and conditions are met. Assures these documents comply with all Governmental Regulation and Law.
Promotes customer focus, continuous improvement, and risk-based thinking throughout the department.
Provides guidance and assistance to other Procurement personnel. Performs special activities as requested by management.
Develops and implements overall purchasing strategies.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree or Professional Certification by ISM and/or APICs
5+ years Purchasing and Materials Experience
Manufacturing experience
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