Purchasing Section Manager

Imasen Bucyrus•Bucyrus, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

IB-Tech is seeking an experienced Purchasing Section Manager to lead and support our Purchasing Department in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing supplier relationships, driving cost improvement initiatives, overseeing purchasing strategies, and ensuring the successful delivery of materials to support production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing purchasing, supplier management, commercial relations, and/or production control, along with proven leadership, analytical, and communication skills. This position plays a key role in developing supplier strategies, improving operational performance, supporting new product launches, and ensuring compliance with company and ISO requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree (AS) in a related field with 3+ years of job-specific experience managing manufacturing purchasing, commercial relations, and/or production control; or High School Diploma with 5+ years of related manufacturing purchasing, commercial relations, and/or production control experience
Strong analytical abilities with the ability to work independently and manage confidential information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, ERP systems, and accounting software
Valid driver’s license

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
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