Sr Manager, Corporate Purchasing

J.B. Hunt • Lowell, AR

14d

About The Position

Under general direction, this position is responsible for overseeing vendor pricing, the negotiation of contracts, and the purchase of maintenance parts, materials, equipment and shop supplies. The incumbent will perform multiple personnel management tasks including but not limited to discipline, staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and time and attendance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with 5-7 years of inventory, purchasing, and/or related experience
• Posses a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record as per JBH standards.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)
• Advanced analytical skills
• Advanced deductive reasoning skills
• Advanced math skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Experience in conducting research
• Experience in inventory management
• Experience in the transportation industry
• Experience with influencing and collaborating across groups
• Experience with statistics
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in learning new technologies/software applications
• Self-motivated
• Travel up to 40%. This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist team in procuring quotes for various parts and shop items, including any specialized equipment and tooling related items; negotiate prices, terms and conditions with vendors and challenge product specifications for long-term procurement commitments
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform multiple personnel management tasks including but not limited to discipline, staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and time and attendance
• Consult on tractor and trailer parts related issues, campaigns, tooling, and equipment modifications in MFG meetings
• Direct corporate support department on procurement of support tooling for terminals, service trucks, and remote locations
• Create technical forecasts, plans, provisions and controls for the company’s material investments
• Develop parts budgets; monitor expenses related to inventory management in order to maintain the budget
• Advise parts managers in the field on the analysis and disposition of overstock parts/tools and the coordination of returns and credit with vendors
• Oversee purchase requisitions for various business unit leaders & fleet support locations; monitor freight charge exceptions related to parts shipping on purchase orders
• Approve new vendor forms to facilitate new sources of supply; monitor and report on vendor quantity and contracts
• Select new parts vendors, negotiate contract prices, terms and conditions, and challenge product specifications; manage all supplier contracts and monitor compliance with long-term procurement commitments

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees