Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes in buyer-supplier power.
• Review purchase requests and approve all purchase orders while maintaining SOX compliance.
• Oversee all Receiving functions for incoming goods, solve problems as they arise, and implement preventative guidelines.
• Negotiate contracts proactively with suppliers for various products and services.
• Qualify and monitor supplier compliance for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality certifications.
• Forecast monthly supply spend in various categories and monitor/report daily and weekly actuals to management while adjusting based on business conditions.
• Forecast monthly utility usages and monitor/report daily and weekly actuals to management while adjusting as needed.
• Work with divisional procurement on utility contracts and seasonal price hedging.
• Identify annual cost savings through price negotiations, lean initiatives, and supplier support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field.
• Proven working experience as a Purchasing Manager.
• Strong leadership capabilities, contract negotiation skills, and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret purchase agreements.
• A knack for negotiation and networking.
• Strong understanding of market conditions and trends.
• Solid judgement along with decision-making skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as JDE or Oracle.
• Institute for Supply Management certification such as CPSM or CPSD (a plus).

Skills

• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of industry-specific regulations ensures compliance and mitigates risks associated with procurement.
• Team Leadership: Skills in managing and developing a purchasing team.
• Process Improvements: Previous experience implementing new procurement processes or technologies that increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
• Cost Savings Achievements: Proven record of cost savings to the business.

Schedule

Working onsite from Newnan, Georgia location Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, as well as Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• A fun, creative, and energetic work environment.

Core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Celebration, Communication, Trust, Diversity, and Accountability.