Purchasing Manager

Aston Carter - Rothschild, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Rothschild, WI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Aston Carter is responsible for developing and implementing purchasing strategies and best practices to ensure effective procurement processes. This role involves collaborating with various teams to manage the flow of materials, leading supply reviews, and evaluating vendor performance to maintain quality and cost-effectiveness. The Purchasing Manager will also coach team members, manage supplier relations, and oversee inventory accuracy, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies, procedures, and best practices.
• Work with Managers, Schedulers, and Project Managers to balance the flow of materials and supplies.
• Lead effective monthly supply reviews to support meeting customer demand.
• Identify risks and opportunities for complex proposals and Supply Chain matters.
• Coach and mentor team members responsible for day-to-day transactional procurement and supplier performance management.
• Drive effective change management and communication activities for new Supply Chain policies and procedures.
• Evaluate vendor performance to ensure lowest cost, highest quality, and timely deliveries.
• Build, maintain, and report a monthly KPI and progress dashboard to senior leadership.
• Oversee inventory levels and accuracy via cycle-count activities.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate and establish standard costs with suppliers.
• Manage risks associated with sole source suppliers and identify potential second source suppliers.
• Ensure production can run as scheduled through effective procurement and supplier performance management.
• Validate material usage and control to ensure accurate consumption of materials.
• Manage supplier risk relating to quality, cost, and delivery.
• Negotiate contracts, prices, timelines, etc., with suppliers.
• Maintain purchasing records and related documentation.
• Participate in financial meetings to understand spend category trouble areas.
• Analyze quotes and bids for relative prices and consistency with specifications.
• Coach and train business and purchasing team on policies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, Associate degree or industry certifications with commensurate experience required.
• Supervisory and management experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Proficient planning, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Effective ERP and Microsoft Excel skills.