Manager Purchasing

$102,579 - $102,579/Yr

Boyd Cat - Electron Drive - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Louisville, KY

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Boyd CAT is responsible for providing strategic leadership and management of purchasing activities to align with the company's financial goals. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality, cost-effective procurement processes that contribute to financial efficiency and resource management, while fostering a high-performance culture within the purchasing team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that align with company objectives.
• Cultivate strong vendor relationships to ensure high-quality and cost-effective supply of goods and services.
• Lead negotiations for key contracts and agreements to maximize cost savings and value.
• Oversee budget allocation for purchasing across departments and branches, ensuring cost control without compromising quality.
• Analyze purchase data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Manage the capital expenditure review process, ensuring compliance with financial policies and providing insights to the CFO.
• Implement best practices for purchasing processes, including online ordering systems, to streamline procurement.
• Evaluate and optimize vendor performance through data analysis and strategic sourcing techniques.
• Maintain accurate vendor documentation and past purchase records to leverage historical data for future procurement.
• Recruit, train, and mentor purchasing staff, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with company core values.
• Evaluate team performance, providing feedback and development plans to enhance skill sets and productivity.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and encourage innovative ideas to advance departmental effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Finance, Marketing, Operations, Information Services, and other departments to support company-wide purchasing needs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
• Prepare and present regular reports to the CFO on procurement metrics, budget variances, and vendor performance.

Requirements

• Degree in Business or related field.
• Experience in Purchasing function.
• Management/Supervisor experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with EFP software, especially inventories and fixed assets.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment with rapidly changing priorities and demands.

Nice-to-haves

• Willingness to learn, be trained, and coach.
• Ability to communicate with team members and customers.
• Maintain a valid motor vehicle operators' license.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility for remote work.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.