Purchasing Manager

Hamilton Company•Reno, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture. Manages all aspects of the purchasing department: Emphasis will be placed on cost reduction and supplier management, along with executing the purchasing strategy. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the quality and documentation of the supply processes. Leads the cost down effort by optimizing purchased material and product costs. Meets with suppliers to obtain mutually beneficial price concessions. Negotiates best price on new contracts, renewals, and agreements. Creates competitive bidding opportunities and other price optimizing strategies. Works with R&D to optimize cost of new product offerings. Obtains state of the art performance from suppliers. Development and maintains vendor performance metrics including supplier delivery, supplier quality, purchase price variance, and pricing. Reviews and updates approved vendor lists. Resolves vendor supply and quality problems. Develops new supply sources. Participates in the inventory optimization process. Manage the purchasing department team. Provide guidance and assistance to buyers in resolving disputes with vendors. Identify and develop training opportunities. Lead the purchasing team in on time delivery of scheduled production requirements. Prepares performance reviews for department personnel. Continually gains personal knowledge of product. Continually improve the purchasing processes. Implements procedures to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations. Continually communicates with department managers. Participates in the procurement processes of other departments. May be required to purchase and manage a critical commodity category.

Requirements

Contracts / long term agreements development and administration (min 5 years)
Working knowledge of RFP’s, RFQ’s
Hands on Purchasing experience in Mechanical and Electronic commodities.
10 years in purchasing within manufacturing industries
Working knowledge of MRP II system and computer system.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of R&D processes, GLP’s, GMP’s desirable.
APICS (CPIM OR CSCP) or ISM (CPM) certification a plus.
MS D365 and SAP a plus

Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of the purchasing department with emphasis on cost reduction and supplier management, and executing the purchasing strategy.
Responsible for the quality and documentation of the supply processes.
Leads cost reduction efforts by optimizing purchased material and product costs.
Meets with suppliers to obtain mutually beneficial price concessions.
Negotiates best price on new contracts, renewals, and agreements.
Creates competitive bidding opportunities and other price optimizing strategies.
Works with R&D to optimize cost of new product offerings.
Obtains state of the art performance from suppliers.
Develops and maintains vendor performance metrics including supplier delivery, supplier quality, purchase price variance, and pricing.
Reviews and updates approved vendor lists.
Resolves vendor supply and quality problems.
Develops new supply sources.
Participates in the inventory optimization process.
Manages the purchasing department team.
Provides guidance and assistance to buyers in resolving disputes with vendors.
Identifies and develops training opportunities for the purchasing team.
Leads the purchasing team in on-time delivery of scheduled production requirements.
Prepares performance reviews for department personnel.
Continually gains personal knowledge of product.
Continually improves purchasing processes.
Implements procedures to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations.
Continually communicates with department managers.
Participates in the procurement processes of other departments.
May be required to purchase and manage a critical commodity category.