Purchasing Manager

Timken - Fulton, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Fulton, IL

10,001+ employees

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Diamond Drives, LLC is responsible for overseeing all materials management functions across a multi-site operation. This role focuses on managing supplier relationships, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and ensuring the efficient flow of materials to minimize costs and risks. The position is key to the business planning process and requires strong leadership and strategic development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the supply chain team, including associate development and performance management.
• Manage all direct materials and MRO supplier relationships.
• Develop supplier strategies to ensure correct delivery, quality, and supply flow of products from vendors.
• Partner with Operations regarding predicted changes in capacity needs and recommend actions.
• Develop and implement procedures to interpret incoming demand and integrate them into the operating plan.
• Develop Lean strategy for plant supply chain/materials management to identify and eliminate waste.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing and working with suppliers.

Nice-to-haves

• 7 years of experience in Supply Chain with experience leading or influencing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in SAP.
• Demonstrated experience building/developing systems and processes utilizing lean tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world