Bitzer Us - Flowery Branch, GA
posted 4 months ago
The Purchasing Manager is a pivotal leadership role within BITZER US, Inc., a leading manufacturer in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. This position is essential for driving the company's purchasing strategies and ensuring that inventory levels align with customer demand and business objectives. The Purchasing Manager will work in a dynamic environment, supporting both current production needs and new product development initiatives. The individual must be a collaborative team player, capable of meeting deadlines while leveraging relationships to achieve both short-term deliverables and long-term strategic goals. This role reports directly to the Director of Supply Chain and requires close interaction with various departments within BITZER Group and BITZER World Headquarters in Germany. In this role, the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for optimizing inventory levels by collaborating with suppliers and functional leaders. The individual will lead the purchasing team, setting goals, mentoring team members, and directly engaging in tasks such as placing purchase orders and resolving invoicing issues. The position also involves analyzing market trends, forecasting demand, and mitigating risks to enhance the purchasing process. The Purchasing Manager will negotiate contracts for both direct and indirect materials, conduct supplier analysis, and maintain metrics to support cost reduction and timely delivery. Utilizing BITZER Production Systems (BIPROS) principles, the manager will promote teamwork and continuous improvement within the purchasing team, while also producing regular reports to track key functional metrics related to spending and inventory health.