Aftermarket Purchasing Manager

JCB•San Antonio, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aftermarket Purchasing Manager reports to the General Manager, Parts Operation. The role is responsible for approving domestic sources, managing the purchasing team, achieving team cost savings, monitoring and reporting KPIs, and purchasing quality materials on time in accordance with engineering specifications and defined parameters. This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position in San Antonio, Texas. The work takes place in both office and occasional manufacturing or factory environments, where employees may encounter noise and temperature changes.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Arts in Business.
At least 5 years of purchasing experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel, and an ERP purchasing system; SAP is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to delegate and manage tasks assigned to direct reports, suppliers, and cross-functional team members.
Knowledge of product costing, accounting in a manufacturing component environment, commodity pricing, and foreign currencies.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of management.
Skills in project management, reporting and presenting information, and statistical analysis.
Experience with negotiations and conflict resolution.
Ability to read and interpret bills of materials, engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.
Experience with product development and the NPI process from concept to production release, including ISIR/PPAP.
Knowledge of international trade requirements for importing and exporting products, including Incoterms.
Understanding of domestic and international sourcing implications and challenges.
Experience with standard practices, legal requirements, and international purchasing terms and conditions.
Autonomous and entrepreneurial work ethic.
Knowledge of supply chain, materials management, and road and ocean freight.
Must pass applicable drug screens, background checks, and pre-employment tests conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or a similar ERP purchasing system; SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of Operational Buyers and the Government and Defense / Attachment Buyer.
Monitor team KPIs and generate weekly reports.
Work with Group Purchasing to support JCB Service, including pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and other purchasing responsibilities.
Negotiate North American domestic pricing and process or approve price change requests.
Pursue cost-saving opportunities to meet team and group purchasing goals.
Create new schedule agreements.
Investigate invoice issues and work with suppliers to resolve them.
Set up new vendors and extend part numbers in SAP.
Process Techwebs as required.
Work with the planning team to troubleshoot and address supplier challenges.
Work with the NPI team to ensure JCB Service is included and ready for new product launches.
Evaluate vendors, including conducting on-site reviews.
Perform other duties as assigned.