Material Manager
About The Position
Coordinate administration of procurement of plant goods and services to include minor equipment, MRO and miscellaneous supplies. Release principle supplies as authorized by Director - Purchases and Traffic. Supervises and directs the receipt, disbursement and inventory of purchased goods to insure adequate supplies of parts and materials as needed by production and maintenance to maintain maximum productivity. Annual Purchase Orders (#) - up to 11,000, 1000 without releases; Annual Purchases - $6,000,000; Annual Payroll (Stores) up to $275,000; Principle Supplies - $500,000 without consignments.MRO - $275,000 without spare parts (expensed)
Requirements
- Basic technical or specialized skills utilized in involved practices/procedures and/or scientific theory and principles.
- Related experience, performs a variety of tasks with moderate level of supervision to varying specifications
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Finance Department for record requirements, inventory status and account payable support.
- Analyze and recommend opportunities for improved procedures or procurement strategies.
- Implement procedures for procuring materials, equipment and services.
- Major responsibilities include: minor capital and repair projects - oversee scope of work preparation, competitive bidding, contractor site visits, vendor selection, contract preparation and execution.
- Negotiate acquisition of needed plant materials, minor supplies and services and plant maintenance contracts.
- Control principle supply (operating) inventories by - maintaining accurate records of quantities on hand, releasing or requesting release and delivery of additional supplies as directed by Chicago purchasing.
- Support in-house maintenance effort by efficiently managing the procurement of maintenance, repair and equipment spare parts.
- Maintain records for receipt and disbursement to insure inventory accuracy.
- Analyze purchase orders, construction agreements, inventory reports, receiving information, and disbursement information.
- Responsible to expedite emergency requirements or recover from unexpected stockouts - negotiate and manage relationships with minor suppliers other than principle suppliers.
- Establish and maintain relationships with local vendors and contractors to ensure good, reliable sources of supply and information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
