Purchasing Manager

Imasen Bucyrus•Bucyrus, OH

About The Position

Education & Experience Requirements Associate Degree (AS) in related field AND 3 years of job-specific and related experience in managing manufacturing purchasing, commercial relations, and/or production control OR; High school diploma with 5+ years of job specific and related experience in managing manufacturing purchasing, commercial relations, and/or production control AND; Must possess demonstrated analytical capability; ability to work independently; excellent written and oral communication; ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues; and proficient computer skills, specifically in Microsoft office applications, enterprise resource planning systems and accounting software experience required. Primary Roles & Responsibilities Approve cost breakdown sheets and quotes Approve supplier recommendations Approve monthly cost accounting and improvement planning sheet accruals Lead the compliance of universal commercial code and the conformance of IB-TECH internal ISO systems Lead the Purchasing Department cost improvement plan planning, improvement tracking, and reporting Cost analysis and approval of component pricing for mass production parts Develop procedures, work instructions, training materials, and forms for the Purchasing department Develop Purchasing risk assessments and implement proactive measures to prevent business interruption Facilitate Purchasing department meetings Manage and monitor budget and investment plan as well as Supplier strategies Meet with Suppliers for research and benchmarking the market Open issues reviewed and maintained Purchase plan communication with Suppliers Solicit quotes from Suppliers Solve start up and product delivery issues when Purchasing or Production Control have challenges Supplier management when issues arise for mass production or new model Supplier performance reports and readiness for mass production startup or build out Supplier performance reports and scorecard data collection and reporting Support Suppliers with Purchasing related questions related to pricing and term procedure Update monthly cost tracking documents for Ohio and Tennessee facilities Verify master supplier pricing in the enterprise resource planning system and perform appropriate recordkeeping Overtime may be assigned Travel is moderate or 25% of the time per month, but more may be requested by Leadership Training needs are based on IB-TECH’s training matrix for this position, relevant to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems Other duties as assigned Physical Demands Associate must be able to occasionally lift up to 40lbs in single or multiple lifts. Associate must be able to occasionally push/pull up to 100lbs. Associate will frequently bend, twist, turn, squat kneel, overhead reach, climb stairs, and pinch grip small objects for up to 4 hours per day. Typical work environment includes; sitting, typing, writing in an office setting 7 hours per day and standing in manufacturing areas 1 hour per day. Associate must have a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles. Idle time between job tasks is likely to exist. Break/Lunch periods are typical in a 9 hour day.

Requirements

Associate Degree (AS) in related field AND 3 years of job-specific and related experience in managing manufacturing purchasing, commercial relations, and/or production control OR;
High school diploma with 5+ years of job specific and related experience in managing manufacturing purchasing, commercial relations, and/or production control AND;
Must possess demonstrated analytical capability
Ability to work independently
Excellent written and oral communication
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues
Proficient computer skills, specifically in Microsoft office applications, enterprise resource planning systems and accounting software experience required.

Responsibilities

Approve cost breakdown sheets and quotes
Approve supplier recommendations
Approve monthly cost accounting and improvement planning sheet accruals
Lead the compliance of universal commercial code and the conformance of IB-TECH internal ISO systems
Lead the Purchasing Department cost improvement plan planning, improvement tracking, and reporting
Cost analysis and approval of component pricing for mass production parts
Develop procedures, work instructions, training materials, and forms for the Purchasing department
Develop Purchasing risk assessments and implement proactive measures to prevent business interruption
Facilitate Purchasing department meetings
Manage and monitor budget and investment plan as well as Supplier strategies
Meet with Suppliers for research and benchmarking the market
Open issues reviewed and maintained
Purchase plan communication with Suppliers
Solicit quotes from Suppliers
Solve start up and product delivery issues when Purchasing or Production Control have challenges
Supplier management when issues arise for mass production or new model
Supplier performance reports and readiness for mass production startup or build out
Supplier performance reports and scorecard data collection and reporting
Support Suppliers with Purchasing related questions related to pricing and term procedure
Update monthly cost tracking documents for Ohio and Tennessee facilities
Verify master supplier pricing in the enterprise resource planning system and perform appropriate recordkeeping
Other duties as assigned