Purchasing Manager - Louisville, NE

CRH Americas - Louisville, NE

Full-time - Mid Level

Louisville, NE

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Ash Grove Cement is responsible for overseeing purchasing and inventory control activities, ensuring that supplies and materials are procured efficiently to support operations. This role involves managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and maintaining accurate inventory records while adhering to company guidelines and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Establish, communicate, and assign job responsibilities to storeroom employees.
• Supervise and execute the purchase of supplies and materials for operation and maintain a specified level of inventory in the storeroom.
• Collaborate with other department managers to discuss material and supply requirements.
• Conduct purchasing activities to meet operational requirements.
• Review and correct problematic invoices.
• Process and submit purchase orders for filing and monitor the status of open purchase orders.
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve cost-effective purchasing transactions while maximizing quality and customer service.
• Manage inventory and equipment in the Avantis database to ensure accuracy of part numbers and inventory records.
• Manage the verification and approval process and receive reports.
• Maintain updated records of daily purchasing activities through Bentley software.
• Participate in plant programs and meetings.
• Head the Inventory Leadership team for review of stocking levels and inventory management.
• Manage the Purchasing process per Company guidelines.
• Monitor service vendors' contractual and insurance requirements to meet compliance levels through Avetta.
• Prepare reports regarding purchasing activities.
• Ensure that purchase orders are signed and authorized by required personnel.
• Manage invoices and transactions to prevent Received Not Invoiced (RNI) occurrences outside normal transaction lead time.
• Mandate and ensure that purchasing policies are followed for procurement and inventory management.
• Provide support and training for the Accounts Payable clerk where applicable.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum 4 year - Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Preferred certifications: C.P.M., CPIM or CPSM.
• Minimum 5 years experience purchasing in a similar position at an industrial manufacturer or in a related industry.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion