Purchasing Manager

Lsi Industries - Blue Ash, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Blue Ash, OH

1,001-5,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at LSI Industries will play a crucial role in managing the purchasing procedures and tactical supply of raw materials and components essential for our operations. This position is based at our corporate location in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is integral to ensuring that our purchasing department operates efficiently and effectively. The Purchasing Manager will provide functional supervision to the buying team, driving departmental efficiencies to meet business objectives. This includes troubleshooting, identifying, implementing, measuring, and managing process improvement projects aimed at maximizing effectiveness in purchasing activities. In this role, the Purchasing Manager will collaborate with cross-functional departments to enhance current buying processes and improve the on-time performance of our operations. The position requires a deep understanding of purchasing activities, as the manager will be accountable for meeting established goals related to cost savings, supplier delivery performance, purchased part inventory turns, and supplier consolidation. The Purchasing Manager will handle daily tactical issues, support the buying team, and ensure that all critical department KPIs are met. The role also involves developing and maintaining supplier relationships to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and address improvements. The Purchasing Manager will select, manage, develop, and appraise assigned staff, ensuring that the team is well-equipped to meet the demands of the purchasing department. Additionally, the manager will participate in meetings as the purchasing representative and work closely with the One World Team to address system improvements and enhance team efficiencies. This position requires a proactive approach to updating and maintaining processes and procedures, as well as handling timekeeping, invoice approvals, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handles daily tactical issues and supports buying team.
• Ensures all critical department KPIs are being met.
• Works hand in hand with material planner(s) to improve safety stock and inventory position.
• Teams with other departments to communicate critical information and make improvements.
• Develops and maintains supplier relations for purposes of resolving problems, handling conflicts, and addressing improvements.
• Select, manage, develop and appraise assigned staff.
• Meets with suppliers and addresses tactical expectations as it relates to ordering, inventory and stocking levels, invoicing, etc.
• Runs monthly reports for buyers and addresses improvement opportunities.
• Participates in meetings as the purchasing representative, as appropriate.
• Addresses system improvements and requirements with the One World Team to continuously enhance the capabilities and improve team efficiencies.
• Works to update and maintain process and procedures; related policies.
• Handles timekeeping, invoice approvals, p-card expenditures.
• Processes parts release, request for quotes, and ECN approvals.
• Must understand and be able to step into the Buyer role when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ten (10) or more years experience working in a fast paced, high volume MRP manufacturing environment preferred.
• MRP Knowledge & Experience Preferred.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, suppliers, and internal customers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage supply chain, establish and maintain supplier partnerships.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Knowledge and experience using MRP Systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Results oriented.

Nice-to-haves

• Industry standard certification, such as APICS 'CPIM/CIRM' or NAPM 'CPM', a plus, but not required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off