Job title:              Purchasing Manager

Department:              Purchasing

Position responsibilities:

·         Keep abreast of market conditions and industry developments

·         Select, qualify and certify appropriate suppliers based on aligned business strategies

·         Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships including visiting and supporting suppliers

·         Negotiate, conclude and maintain supply agreements in regards to price, quality and customer service

·         Perform supplier business reviews for key suppliers and risk management analysis

·         Develop purchasing concepts for the protection of exchange rate risks

·         Analyze low-cost-country sourcing objectives and perform cost-efficient projects

·         Responsible for purchasing goods and services for the company in an efficient and economical manner

·         Expedite deliveries and conduct follow up when required

·         Achieve substantial cost reduction

·         Work closely with operations and engineering to maintain a "just-in-time" level of inventory

·         Keep planning personnel informed on raw material status

·         Produce required reports in a timely manner

·         Responsible for the Procurement team

·         Assign work and ensure that workload is evenly distributed among the team and that individual strengths / skill sets are considered

·         Responsible for quality assurance for work performed

·         Provide leadership, communication, and coaching to employees; cultivate a motivated employee environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, and business ownership

·         Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives

·         Ensure a proper training of all group members

·         Continuously review and improve processes and procedures within your department

·         Ensure and provide ongoing communication and consulting with all involved internal departments (i.e. sales, engineering, project management)

·         Communicate purchase program information to all levels of management

·         Other duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities:

·         Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

·         CPM certification strongly preferred

·         Minimum of 10 years' purchasing experience in an electro/mechanical manufacturing environment

·         Purchasing experience of large complex machinery based on engineering specifications

·         Must be able to read and interpret technical engineering drawings, specifications, Bills of Material; interpret equipment shop testing specified by engineering

·         Experience in preparing request for bids, evaluating bidders and expediting vendors

·         Should have previous contact experience with suppliers including some negotiating skills/experience and customer service background

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·         Skilled negotiator

·         Good PC skills and working knowledge of ERP systems

·         Ability to work independently, but also in a team with a positive attitude

·         Strong multi-tasking skills

·         Ability to take responsibility

·         Detailed-oriented and well organized

·         Very good problem-solving

·         Supervisory experience is necessary

·         Willingness to travel (national / international)

General:

·         This position reports to the Vice President of Administration

·         Compensation depends on experience and training background

Please submit resume to humanresources@grenzebach.com

or via secure fax at (770) 251-1983.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.