Purchasing/Supply Chain Manager 13261

Job Description

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing and leading a best-in-class Supply Chain management team that ensures the supply of high-quality and on-time components, processes, and services at a competitive price for operations. This role is a critical link between daily operations and the commodity management team.

Essential Duties of the Purchasing Manager:

Provides strategic direction to the Supply Chain Management (SCM) buyer team

Leads and casts a vision for the SCM department through use of the Annual Department Plan (PDPR)

Trains and supports the career objectives of your team

Sets department and team member goals and objectives – tracks driver and results in metrics for each buyer: Price, on-time-delivery OTD, quality, and inventory

Drives continuous improvements through lean tools, SAP tools and standard Excel efficiency worksheets.

Holds team accountable and achieves expected results

Coordinates a daily SCM standup with the team to provide feedback, direction and support.

Assists in the selection, training and development of assigned team members; contributes to performance evaluations and development plans.

Ensures the use of SAP and message maintenance by each buyer/planner

Ensures buyers are expediting and adjusting the schedule in SAP daily so OTD metrics are readily available and accurate.

Ensures timely return and replenishment of non-conforming components

Inventory Management and Tracking of Plant Level

Ensures that buyer/planners are escalating issues to the appropriate levels: minor issues, then Commodity Manager CM’s then VP Supply Chain

Ensures achievement of the overall SCM department’s driver and results metrics, determines trends, and recommends projects to drive improvements.

Will serve as primary point of contact for supply issues and be able to deliver a clear and concise 4P to explain issues and gain resources to address

Provide site-specific leadership, prioritization, and resource allocation to SCM team members on site.

Serves as a key member of the SCM leadership team and a primary point of contact for Operations team members

Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing process preferred

Ability to multitask, handling quick turnaround

Ability to identify problem issues and escalate and/or execute acceptable solutions

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to maintain a safe work environment

Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees, and managers at all levels within the company

Possess strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software pages (i.e. Microsoft Office

Experience in ERP and SAP systems

Company Description

TriMech Services specializes in the placement of qualified technical candidates for both temporary and direct hire opportunities. TriMech Services offers a unique approach to matching the specialized skill sets of our candidates specific industries.

TriMech Services specializes in the placement of qualified technical candidates for both temporary and direct hire opportunities. TriMech Services offers a unique approach to matching the specialized skill sets of our candidates specific industries.