Manager, Materials

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing department and ensure the purchase and timely delivery of machinery, raw materials, tools, equipment, parts, services and/or supplies at the lowest possible cost, while meeting quality and specification requirements.
• Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Develop short- and long-range goals and objectives for purchasing, inventory and manufacturing services sales that effectively support the overall goals and objectives of the company.
• Negotiate complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors, including the negotiation of contracts for large volumes of materials and/or supplies over a period of time at an optimal price.
• Develop a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service. This includes qualifying vendors and establishing/maintaining a preferred vendor list.
• Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepare market analysis reports.
• Prepare instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures, including the establishment of prices or price ranges for all equipment, material and/or supplies.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Interface and act as a technical resource with engineering, production, sales/marketing, parts, shipping, receiving, accounting, etc.
• Prepare and direct reports to other departments, vendors, customers to address and resolve inquiries and problems.
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations or Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated team player with a strong understanding of purchasing, manufacturing planning and inventory functions
• Strong understanding of computer skills (Microsoft Office- Word/Excel) with a strong emphasis in spreadsheet development and data analysis
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to successfully handle a multi-tasked role
• Experience working with an ERP, MRP system, specific Syteline experience a plus