Purchasing Manager

Service First Staffing - Rothschild, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Rothschild, WI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The position involves developing and implementing purchasing strategies and procedures to ensure effective procurement and supplier performance management. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to balance material flow, evaluate vendor performance, and manage risks associated with suppliers. The individual will lead a team, drive change management, and maintain inventory accuracy while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies, procedures, and best practices.
• Work with Managers, Schedulers, and Project Managers to balance the flow of materials and supplies.
• Lead effective monthly supply reviews to support meeting customer demand.
• Identify risks and opportunities for complex proposals and Supply Chain matters.
• Coach and mentor team members responsible for day-to-day transactional procurement and supplier performance management.
• Drive effective change management and communication activities for new and changing Supply Chain policies and procedures.
• Evaluate vendor performance to ensure lowest cost, highest quality, and timely deliveries.
• Build, maintain, and report a monthly KPI and progress dashboard including reporting to senior leadership.
• Oversee inventory levels and accuracy via cycle-count activities.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate and establish standard costs with suppliers.
• Manage risks associated with sole source suppliers and identify potential second source suppliers.
• Ensure production can run as scheduled through effective and timely procurement and supplier performance.
• Validate material usage and control to ensure consumption of materials includes any breakage, spoilage, or other factors influencing inventory.
• Manage supplier risk relating to quality, cost, and delivery.
• Negotiate contracts, prices, timelines, etc. with suppliers.
• Maintain purchasing records and related documentation.
• Attend and participate in financial meetings to understand spend category trouble areas.
• Analyze quotes and bids for relative prices and consistency with specifications.
• Coach and train business and purchasing team on policies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, Associate degree or industry certifications with commensurate experience in related field required.
• Supervisory and management experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Proficient planning, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Effective ERP (data entry software such as NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Functions from a strong set of core values and thinks in a Continuous Improvement mindset.