Purchasing Manager

Huber Engineered Materials - Shuqualak, MS

Full-time - Mid Level

Shuqualak, MS

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

To provide leadership, planning, and expertise to ensure efficient purchasing and timely delivery of raw materials (wax and resin), supplies, capital equipment, capital sub-contracts, and contract service for the operations group. To ensure that the storeroom meets the operation needs while maintaining the lowest possible inventory level.

Responsibilities

• Initiates purchases for materials, supplies, and services upon request of approved requisitions.
• Checks for requisition accuracy, resolves questionable information, and consults with the Plant Manager on high-cost items and/or priority and long lead-time items.
• Arranges transportation and best method of FOB point, and issues purchase orders.
• Administers follow-up and ensures proper records are maintained within the department.
• Oversees preparation of purchase orders, distribution of bids and inquiries, receipt of quotations, approval of invoices, and negotiations.
• Participates in HEW cost-saving initiatives.
• Works closely with other plant locations to eliminate redundancy and identifies collaborations for greater value.
• Leads or participates on teams to combine/consolidate multi-plant purchases for greater purchasing leverage.
• Ensures follow-up information concerning orders and delivery dates is communicated to the requisitioner.
• Contacts vendors regarding late, rescheduled, or incorrect shipments.
• Works with Accounts Payables regarding payment of invoices.
• Assists the requisitioner in defining specifications for 'new' items or services.
• Selects and investigates vendors to ensure they meet company standards.
• Maintains an approved supplier list and recommends additions and deletions.
• Initiates contacts with supply sources and serves as plant liaison between requisitioner and vendors.
• Interviews vendor representatives to maintain awareness of price and product changes.
• Develops supplier relationships through needs, communications, and performance feedback.
• Adjusts contracts and orders as necessary.
• Negotiates settlements for discrepancies in specifications and price.
• Initiates capital expenditure requests and tracks plant capital expenditure appropriations.
• Approves invoices for payment after reconciling with the original purchase order.
• Initiates credit claims for discrepancies in negotiated prices or quality.
• Receives, prepares, and processes disposal records for surplus and obsolete materials.
• Provides direction and leadership for Department personnel development and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS preferred, 3-5 years' Wood Products or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication (presentation, written, oral).
• Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to organize time and set priorities to effectively handle multiple functions.
• Good background in procurement, computerized purchasing, and inventory systems.
• General knowledge of parts, supplies, raw materials, and tools.
• Managerial skills with the ability to lead teams.
• General knowledge of Federal and State regulations and company safety and environmental standards.
• Working knowledge of bids, contracts, accounts payable, inventory requirements, and purchasing functions.
• Knowledge of operating materials required, production machines, machine shop equipment, and finished products.
• Ability to understand technical/mechanical specifications and drawings.
• Ability to work in a quick, fast-paced environment.
• Maintain awareness of products or services available to achieve maximum results in profitability or reduce operating costs.
• Ensure that desired parts inventories are maintained to support efficient operation.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package.