Purchasing Manager

Bonnell Aluminum • Bertrand Township, MI

14h

About The Position

We are seeking a Purchasing Manager who will be responsible for developing and
executing purchasing strategies, tracking metrics, negotiating deals, and
managing vendors. Collaborate with stakeholders, forecast market trends, and
ensure clear requirements documentation. Analyze costs, mitigating risks, and
determining optimal delivery quantities and timings.

Requirements

• Strong leadership capabilities, contract negotiation skills, and analytical abilities
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration, or related field.
• Proven working experience as a Purchasing Manager
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret purchase agreements.
• A knack for negotiation and networking.
• Strong understanding of the market conditions and trends.
• Solid judgment along with decision-making skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as JDE or Oracle.

Nice To Haves

• Regulatory Knowledge – Understanding of industry-specific regulations ensures compliance and mitigates risks associated with procurement.
• Team Leadership skills – Your skills in managing and developing a purchasing team.
• Process Improvements – Previous experience implementing new procurement processes or technologies that increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
• Cost Savings Achievements: Proven record of cost savings to the business.
• Institute for Supply Management certification such as CPSM or CPSD a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop. Lead and execute purchasing strategies.
• Review purchase requests and approve all purchase orders while maintaining SOX compliance.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
• Oversee all Receiving functions for incoming goods of the above-procured items, help solve problems as they arise and implement preventative guidelines.
• Negotiate contracts proactively with suppliers for various products and services.
• Qualify and monitor supplier compliance for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality certifications.
• Forecast monthly supply spend in various categories and monitor/ report daily and weekly actuals to management while adjusting based on business conditions.
• Forecast monthly utility usages and monitor/ report daily and weekly actuals to management while adjusting as needed.
• Work with divisional procurement on utility contracts and seasonal price hedging.
• Identify annual cost savings through price negotiations, lean initiatives, and supplier support.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts, as well as Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• A fun, creative, and energetic work environment
• We’re People Leaders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees