Director of Purchasing

THE JOR-MAC COMPANY INC•Lomira, WI

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About The Position

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Director of Purchasing leads all procurement and inventory management activities for the organization, ensuring that materials, components, and services are purchased cost-effectively and delivered on time to support production schedules and business goals. This position is both strategic and hands-on, responsible for developing and maintaining supplier relationships, managing purchasing staff, and personally handling daily purchasing and inventory tasks as needed.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Minimum of 7-10 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience managing inventory, multi-site operations, and ERP systems.
Strong knowledge of supply chain management, procurement processes, and inventory control principles.
Ability to be strategic and a long-term thinker, understanding what is required to help blend two organizations.
Hands-on, detail-oriented leader, comfortable in performing daily tactical tasks.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in metal fabrication, machining, or industrial manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the overall purchasing strategy for the entire organization, ensuring alignment with business units, business goals, production schedules, and customer demands.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers across entities to optimize cost savings and performance.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with existing vendors.
Oversee daily purchasing operations, including placing purchase orders, expediting materials, and maintaining accurate records and inventory levels in the ERP system.
Monitor and manage inventory levels to meet production needs while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
Coordinate cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of inventory variances.
Manage supplier performance, lead times, and delivery schedules.
Supervise and support purchasing and inventory staff; assign responsibilities, set goals, and monitor performance.
Provide hands-on training and mentorship to ensure cross-functional coverage and professional growth.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department and between the entities.
Analyze purchasing and inventory metrics; identify areas for improvement in cost control, workflow, and vendor management.
Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Drive process improvements to streamline procurement and material flow between departments.
Maintains knowledge of the market, in addition to current prices and fair rates for purchased goods.
Run status reports from the ERP system and analyze to determine material needs and meet the projected production requirements.
Assist other departments in determining the most suitable product or service to meet their needs, considering the objectives of the entire organization.
Oversee and improve on processing returns for defective materials and parts.
Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality, users, vendors, and others to determine the root cause and source takes appropriate corrective action.
Review and approve invoices for payment.
Help to track and manage spending on capital expenditure projects.
Other duties as assigned or required.