Procurement Manager

Remmert & Company•Tuscaloosa, AL

19d

About The Position

The Procurement Manager is responsible for initiating, facilitating, and tracking material procurement across all Remmert Teams as well as manage Purchase Orders and Vendor relationships. The duties of this job require a high level of organization and planning to oversee material tracking & forecast material arrivals for on-time deliveries to meet the needs of all projects as well as internal needs. The person in this position will be thorough and detailed in meeting purchasing needs and in coordination with vendors / suppliers. The focus of this job is on producing high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures. Precise, consistent work output is essential, requiring patience and a willingness to handle and complete one task at a time. The job environment is stable, based on known relationships with people and well-defined processes. Job knowledge and competency is built through structured step-by-step training and positive, supportive coaching from management and peers. Communication with others is based on knowledge of repetitive job routines and procedures gained from sufficient on the job experience. Consistent, error free work based on defined regulations and standards are key measures of job performance success. The job environment promotes steady, methodical work output so that job routines can be completed on time and error-free. This position is designed to develop a valued technical expert, who, recognized and supported by management and has a stable work environment, can deliver quality work on a consistent basis. Job Characteristics Deadline oriented Varied activities Fast-paced environment Work within established standards and guidelines Communication is task based & technically oriented, based on job knowledge and expertise Must be comfortable in making decisions in area of specialty or expertise Strong follow-through on delegated tasks and assignments Foresight and planning on a daily basis Collaboration is focused on specific tasks or problems Technical/analytical focus work within established systems, standards, and procedures Decision-making within clearly defined job scope based on defined policies and procedures supported by management

Requirements

Three or more years’ experience in a Procurement role is required
This role requires a high-level proficiency in each of the following software programs: Internet Software – Google Chrome Communication & File Storage – Microsoft Teams Email Communications – Microsoft Outlook Material Ordering & Purchase Order Management – Innergy (ERP system) Spreadsheet software – MS Excel Word Processing software – MS Word
Strong Organizational & Communication Skills
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, team members, and vendors.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; mentally, hand-and-paper, and calculator.
Strong understanding of materials

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business is preferred. Relevant experience can be considered as an equivalent to a degree
Experience within woodworking, manufacturing, or construction industry is preferred

Responsibilities

Purchase Materials
Facilitate material requests from Remmert Teams
Materials To Buy Grid in Innergy
email/verbal internal requests
Purchase Order (PO) Maintenance
Review PO Acknowledgements & Pricing
Support Plant & Receiving with receiving topics
Negotiate Vendor/Supplier Cost
Vendor/Supplier Relationships
Manage Preferred Vendors by Material
Facilitate supplier returns
Procurement Policy / SOP Creation & Maintenance
Coordinate with Plant on Stock Material Needs
Coordinate inventory plans and needs with the Plant and Accounting for optimal inventory level of each material
Assist estimating and project management with obtaining NPP buyout item quotes
Research and evaluate new suppliers for PP and NPP items.
Shop stock materials on the market at a regular interval to ensure we are receiving competitive pricing from vendors
Creatively find ways to dispose of excess inventory