Purchasing Manager

Hood Plywood, a division of Hood Industries, Inc., is seeking a Purchasing Manager for our Beaumont, MS facility. This is a greenfield site that will employ up to 250 employees.

Responsibilities

• Procure required goods for the mill.
• Establish and adhere to consistent processes, standards, and expectations for purchasing to ensure ongoing performance within the company, regulatory (tax), and legal requirements.
• Solicit competitive quotes and bids.
• Negotiate volume purchase agreements as appropriate to secure the best prices, terms, and responsiveness.
• Oversee receiving clerk(s) to ensure material is received and logged timely in our Guardian Purchase Order software system.
• Responsible for maintaining a neat and orderly supply and parts warehouse.
• Build productive relationships with suppliers and consistently reinforce a commitment to quality and ethics toward both internal and external customers and business contacts.
• Maintain familiarity with business issues facing vendors that may affect availability, pricing, or delivery of products.
• Utilize company software, Guardian, to maintain appropriate records, including requisitions, purchase orders, and receiving records.
• Maintain appropriate records of vendor correspondence, purchase agreements, and contracts, and supervise accurate inventory levels in the storeroom.
• Maintain and update certificate of insurance on all contractors and suppliers who are on plant site on a regular basis.
• Review and analyze materials usage patterns, budgets, and operating plans to identify opportunities for cost savings and logistical improvements.
• Understand the state and local tax laws and regulations. Apply proper tax code to all items purchased.
• Provide safety data sheets on all new chemicals purchased.
• Investigate materials and supply quality issues, or vendor problems. Follow-up with plant staff and vendors to resolve problems.
• Manage the storeroom, stocking items, and storeroom staff to ensure that all company and departmental procedures and expectations are met.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with extensive training or experience in computer-based accounting or administration.
• 5-6 years of experience in administration, purchasing, accounting, and related areas in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years specifically in plant equipment and materials purchasing.
• Strong purchasing knowledge, negotiating skills, and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Vendor knowledge and ability to build long-lasting relationships.
• Must be willing to work flexible work schedules to be available nights, weekends, and after hours if necessary.
• Demonstrate teamwork and ability to mentor subordinate staff.

Pay

$61,940 - $84,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Cancer insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Long-term disability (LTD) insurance

Benefits are available the first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.