Purchasing Manager

$60,000 - $80,000/Yr

Machine Ethics Of West Michigan - Muskegon, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Muskegon, MI

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Purchasing and Vendor Relationships Manager is a proactive leader responsible for sourcing and managing high-quality parts essential for the company's operations. This role involves overseeing the fleet of company vehicles, managing inventory, and ensuring that technicians have the necessary tools and parts to perform repairs efficiently. The position emphasizes building strong vendor relationships and implementing efficient procurement processes to support the company's operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless order status updates and consistent follow-ups with vendors to keep Service Managers informed.
• Source, order, and secure essential parts for technician job orders with precision and speed.
• Build and manage strong vendor partnerships for fleet, parts, and supplies through expert contract negotiation.
• Assist in the oversight of the entire company vehicle fleet, managing repairs, monitoring condition, ensuring availability, and controlling costs within budget.
• Lead a profitable and quality-driven inventory management process.
• Propose and implement new systems and ideas to boost efficiency and support management goals.
• Support management of the in-house Tool Crib, ensuring tools are in top condition, well-organized, and properly tracked.
• Actively reduce waste, dead inventory, and facility scrap.
• Process parts requests from technicians and monitor status until approved and ordered.
• Explore local opportunities for quick parts turnaround, especially for custom sizes and parts.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license is required.
• At least 4 years of experience in procurement and purchasing is required.
• At least 4 years of experience with vendor relationships management is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership capacity, whether of people or processes, is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in industrial machines, machining, or other applicable environments is highly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mechanical knowledge is preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance