Purchasing Manager

Salary Range: $95,000- $115,000 based on experience.

Reporting to the Director of Procurement Operations, the Purchasing Manager leads key tactical functions of the Purchasing team. Purchasing Management responsibilities include the management of three to four Buyers and is the primary focal point for Operations interactions. In this role the Purchasing Manager will serve as the subject matter expert on all aspects of purchasing process and procedure, including daily order management, preparing reports, inventory updates, and establishing effective communication plans as well as the proper execution of the plans with all relevant functions. The purchasing manager has supplier relations responsibilities including order follow-up, negotiations, sourcing, and accountability, with a focus on price, quality, service, capacity, and reliability, while supporting monthly plans and driving KPI's. Strong leadership, time management, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the business unit, purchasing director, and production sites
• Oversee purchase order processing and purchase order fulfilment for the business unit

• Meeting with team and functional members to identify and resolve issues

• Assist Sourcing Team with the preparation and review of RFPs
• Evaluate vendor performance based upon price, quality, service, capacity, on time delivery, and product selection. Monitor compliance with contractual agreements and resolve issues related to breach of contracts in timely manner
• Work with Sourcing Team and the New Product Development group to identify, quote, and source new parts
• Initiate Request for Quote (RFQ) as required
• Perform ongoing re-bidding of repetitive purchases to obtain and evaluate price quotes for benchmarking to ensure competitiveness in the market.
• Identify and source new vendors when applicable for existing and new product offerings
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and execute action plans to deliver planned cost improvements. Continuously seek ways to reduce costs while securing the best parts and services
• Work with sales and production planning to manage inventory requirements; manage the related parameters within the ERP system to optimize purchasing processes
• Review and report on daily, weekly, monthly KPIs around purchasing efficiency and effectiveness, inventory levels, and supplier performance. Execute action plans to achieve KPIs and inventory goals, and implement countermeasures when gaps to plan occur
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional manner with employees, co-workers, and management
• Act in a safe manner and ensure those around do not put themselves or others at risk
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct buyer(s) responsible for day-to-day purchasing
• Support team as needed in invoice reconciliation
• Interact with all business departments (both divisional and corporate) in unison with other management team members to achieve the organization's strategic and financial goals

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with sourcing vendors and contract negotiations within a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Experience with buying and sourcing truck and trailer related parts
• 2 -3 years of leadership experience- leading direct reports
• Experience establishing new supplier solutions as part of new product development
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems required -MRP/ERP implementation experience preferred
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Data analysis, budgeting, and timeline management skills

• Above average skills in Microsoft products, especially D365 ERP Platform and Excel

• Ability to learn and communicate technical information related to product line
• Ability to travel

Education

• Bachelor's degree or better in Business Administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or related field is required; equivalent work experience may be substituted for a degree

Company Benefits:
2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans
Prescription (Rx) Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's)
Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Company Paid Base Life Insurance
Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
Paid Grandparent Leave
Paid Bonding Leave
Adoption Assistance
Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry's only All-in-One solutions provider - from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we're proud to be North America's leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing - building a brighter future for all.

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