Purchasing Manager

$85,000 - $110,000/Yr

Randstad - Middletown, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Middletown, OH

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Purchasing Manager is a critical role within a raw materials production company located just north of Cincinnati, Ohio. This position is responsible for overseeing the entire purchasing process, which includes working closely with suppliers, scheduling materials to meet customer demands, and managing Request for Quotation (RFQ) initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with strong negotiation skills, capable of ensuring that the procurement operations align with the company's strategic goals. The salary for this position ranges from $85,000 to $110,000 per year, depending on experience. In this role, the Purchasing Manager will coordinate, direct, and monitor purchasing opportunities, ensuring that the company selects reliable vendors who can provide quality goods and services at the best possible cost. This includes comparing prices, specifications, delivery dates, and quality expectations. Once recommendations are made, the Purchasing Manager will award contracts and/or purchase orders to the selected vendors. Additionally, the role involves supporting the testing of the ERP system on a quarterly basis to ensure that system updates do not negatively impact the procurement module in Oracle. The Purchasing Manager will also be responsible for developing, monitoring, and instituting programs and procedures for bids and purchase orders. They will own the Supplier Defect process, working to resolve issues between the company and suppliers, and will participate in Corporate Procurement Strategic initiatives as an extended team member on Strategic Sourcing projects. Monitoring cost-effectiveness and driving the identification and implementation of cost reduction opportunities are also key responsibilities. The role requires interaction with vendors to ensure timely delivery of quality materials and competitive pricing, as well as collaboration with Department Managers to understand their needs and verify purchase requests. Overall, the Purchasing Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that the procurement process is efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with safety and environmental regulations, while also fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the purchasing department.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all procurement operations for the assigned site.
• Coordinate, direct, and monitor purchasing opportunities.
• Research and select reliable vendors to provide quality goods/services at the best cost.
• Compares prices, specifications, delivery dates and quality expectations.
• Awards contracts and/or purchase orders to vendor(s) once recommendations have been identified and approved.
• Support the Testing of ERP system on a quarterly basis to ensure system updates do not negatively impact the procurement module in Oracle.
• Assist overall business in developing, monitoring, and instituting programs and procedures for bids, purchase orders, etc.
• Own the Supplier Defect process to reach resolution between company and supplier.
• Provides support on Corporate Procurement Strategic initiatives and participate as an extended team member on Strategic Sourcing projects.
• Monitor cost-effectiveness by reviewing transactions for correct pricing and adherence to agreement terms.
• Drives the identification and implementation of cost reduction opportunities.
• Procure proper quantity of material and equipment to be delivered to respective departments in time required.
• Interact with vendors/suppliers to get quality material and competitive prices in a timely manner.
• Confers with suppliers concerning any late deliveries.
• Interact with Department Managers to discuss and understand their needs.
• Completes the procurement process from requisition to acknowledgement from supplier(s).
• Compiles records of items purchased or transferred between departments, prices, deliveries, and inventories.
• Review orders over sixty (60) days old and expedite delivery within budget constraints.
• Collaborates between Accounting and the vendor to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Works with the Procurement Department to develop reports and analyze spend to determine potential savings.
• Continually measure, monitor, and analyze supplier quality, delivery, and service performance.
• Coordinates corrective action as required.
• Manages the Supply Rating Program.
• Monitors and directs work activities within areas of responsibility, ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Ensures compliance with company plant and safety rules.
• Maintains compliance with appropriate federal, State and local safety and/or environmental regulations.
• Participate in incident investigations as required.
• Trains and coaches team members in efficient work procedures and safe work practices.
• Works effectively with Team Members at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a purchasing manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems, specifically Oracle ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with RFQ initiatives.
• Ability to think critically and implement continuous improvement processes.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching