purchasing manager

$75,000 - $114,000/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, ensuring that materials are scheduled and procured to meet customer demands efficiently. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with strong negotiation skills, capable of managing supplier relationships and optimizing procurement operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in purchasing management. The salary for this position ranges from $75,000 to $114,000 per year, depending on experience. In this role, the Purchasing Manager will coordinate, direct, and monitor purchasing opportunities, researching and selecting reliable vendors to provide quality goods and services at the best cost. The manager will compare prices, specifications, delivery dates, and quality expectations, making recommendations for contract awards and purchase orders. Additionally, the Purchasing Manager will support the testing of the ERP system quarterly to ensure that updates do not negatively impact procurement processes. The responsibilities also include managing the Supplier Defect process, ensuring that controls are in place to minimize supply issues, and participating in corporate procurement strategic initiatives. The Purchasing Manager will monitor cost-effectiveness by reviewing transactions for pricing accuracy and supplier performance, driving the identification and implementation of cost reduction opportunities. The role requires interaction with vendors to secure quality materials and competitive pricing, as well as collaboration with department managers to understand their needs and verify purchase specifications. The Purchasing Manager will also be responsible for compiling records of purchases, expediting orders over sixty days old, and resolving billing discrepancies with vendors. Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations is crucial, as is maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive information. The role involves training and coaching team members in efficient work procedures and safe practices, fostering a collaborative work environment across all levels of the organization.

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) based on recommendations.
• 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, implementing controls to eliminate/reduce supply/service issues.
• 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, adherence to agreement terms, and regulation of supplier performance.
• 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.
• Interact with Department Managers to discuss and understand their needs, verifying nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
• Complete the procurement process from requisition to acknowledgment from supplier(s); review all information for accuracy.
• Compile 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.
• Collaborate between Accounting and the vendor to resolve billing discrepancies; ensure the vendor understands the 'pay only the purchase order price' policy.
• Work 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; coordinate corrective action as required.
• Monitor and direct work activities within areas of responsibility, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Participate in incident investigations as required, including reporting incidents and recommending corrective actions.
• Train and coach team members in efficient work procedures, safe work practices, and good housekeeping practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of information including financial records, vendor information, and other sensitive information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience as a purchasing manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
• Incentive and recognition program.
• 401K contribution.