Purchasing Manager

Hendrickson International•Mount Vernon, MO

43d

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading and developing purchasing practices that are efficient and effective, pertaining to current product and direct purchases.

Requirements

Five to ten year's minimum experience in automotive/manufacturing environment.
Familiar with and working experience in a TS-16949 or other Quality regulated manufacturing environment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to manage others required

Nice To Haves

APICS certification preferred
Ability to use MRP system preferred

Responsibilities

Vendor management: costing, set up lead times, payables, quality, and negotiate terms
Quality: Ensure parts we need meet co-specs
Signing authority for buyers
Coordinate costs with division locations for bulk buying
Inventory reporting
Run speed and variable report
Manage the continuous improvement of the supply base working with commodity managers to improve service and quality performance.
Manages the development and maintaining of manufacturing processes and technologies to support zero defects, ensure on time delivery and be cost competitive.
Provides information to facilitate the coordination of overall organization distribution and customer service functions. Collects information on present and future distribution needs.
Ensures quality objectives are met and takes timely corrective action when below objectives.
Maintain and reinforces a positive working relationship with all levels of all the organization.
Utilize MRP system to forecasting
Performs all related duties as assigned by management.