Purchasing Manager –Ohio Our manufacturing client, family-owned and located in Coshocton, Ohio, is seeking a Purchasing Manager . The Purchasing Manager will plan, direct and coordinate the purchasing of scrap, raw materials, PPE, consumables, and services while leading a small team of buyers. This position is a full-time on-site position.
Purchasing Manager Responsibilities: Develops, organizes, and oversees processes and activities related to contract management, policies, and the procurement function. Analyzes scrap and raw material market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, reporting as needed. Works with various production and support departments in the development of vendors and specifications for equipment, as well as trialing of products or substitute materials. Develops suppliers and maintains approved vendor list through audits and scorecards that review their quality, pricing, delivery, and service while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct. Ensures best bidding, negotiating, purchasing, receiving, and inventory practices are established and being followed by the team. Sets up systems for these activities where they are lacking. Handles international orders and shipments while ensuring due diligence is being done in all transactions. Ensures vendor managed inventory programs are being followed per company expectations. Resolves quality issues with suppliers and arranges for disposal of excess or obsolete materials. Creates purchase orders and reviews purchase requests to ensure best pricing and conformance to company policies and expediting as needed. Develops systems that help ensure zero missed discounts and late invoice payments. Ensure all products are double sourced. Establishes systems that assure accurate inventories; supports the team in annual consumable inventory. Creates and maintains a culture of continuous improvement. Develops departmental goals and communicates employee performance expectations. Coaches as needed. Keeps the Supply Chain Manager informed of all complications or problems in a timely manner. Purchasing Manager Requirements: Bachelor's degree with 8 years in a purchasing role in a manufacturing industry (preferred) or High School diploma/GED with 12 years purchasing experience. Working knowledge and track record of implementing best practices in purchasing or inventory management Knowledge of production materials and services, industrial PPE, and manufacturing processes required. Must be flexible but have a sense of urgency with the ability to manage time and priorities. Must be analytical and detail oriented. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to discuss issues in group settings. Computer literate; proficient with Microsoft Windows, MS Office programs and applications. Experience in Sage, JD Edwards, Maximo, and/or any ERP system is highly preferred. APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP preferred. Ability to work with a diverse group of people and encourage and motivate people to take ownership and pride in their work. Demonstrated experience with driving and maintaining change For more information, please submit a confidential resume to
Melva Lowry
1531 W. Oak Street
Zionsville, IN 46077
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Keywords: Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer
