Job Title: Purchasing Manager Job Location: Pooler, Georgia Salary: Salary to be discussed Description: Position Purpose: This position is responsible to ensure uninterrupted serial production for the lowest total acquisition cost by forecasting, planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling the purchasing function for the Company.Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key AccountabilitiesDirectly managing a regional team of purchasing professionals, and collaborating with the central purchasing team:* Constantly promote Safety, Quality, Environment, People, Customer and a sense of urgency;* Set and govern purchasing objectives for HSE, cost, delivery, risk management, personal and personnel development, new product introduction and management of the purchasing function;* Develop and govern methods and strategies for regional and global purchasing of production materials and tooling;* Negotiate and enforce supply terms, conditions and contracts with regional and international vendors and enforce regional and international trade laws and regulations, including Municipal, State, Federal Acquisition and SBA regulations;* Develop and grow regional and international vendor relationships and develop strong internal multidisciplinary networks;* Coordinate regional and global sourcing activities across internal and external boundaries;* Develop and implement regional and global supplier management strategies;* Plan and manage annual purchasing budgets and collaborate with planning and managing operational, material and freight budgets;* Continuously report, monitor and mitigate supply chain risks, and;* Spearhead continuous bill-of-material cost reduction activities. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering, preferably in Supply Chain; Ten years of purchasing, negotiation and buying experience as a Manager or Senior Supervisor of a Purchasing Department with a background in OEM or Tier one in automotive, truck, bus, recreational vehicle and military vehicle industries.Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Business or Engineering, preferably in Supply Chain; A background in Off-highway manufacturing (OEM Construction or OEM agricultural equipment); Government and Defense program experience or working in a regulated industry (FDA, EPA, G&D). Experience with compliance and building process and structure around compliance, and; Certified in Purchasing Management (PMI or CIPS).-Must pass any drug screens, background checks and pre-employment tests as applicable Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies - * Must be a crusader for health, safety, quality, environment and housekeeping;* Proficient with MS Office Products, Lotus Notes, SAP, SPC, APQP, Commercial Contracts and negotiation;* Experience with international purchasing, import and export regulations, and global trade requirements;* Knowledge of global commodity and currency markets;* Detail and service oriented, approachable and effective at conflict management;* Ability to give direction well, both verbal and written, and;* Work load planning and delegation, appoint and terminate employees, and address personnel performanceJob Conditions: * Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment.* Subject to noise and temperature changes. The position is based in Georgia but requires up to 25% domestic and international travel. The incumbent is required to always maintain a valid passport. Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:* Remain in a stationary position, move about, activate, use and/or operate office productivity machinery and to communicate and exchange information.* The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. * Requires candidate to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. * Requires candidate to detect, inspect, perceive and observe.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.When submitting a Résumé for this position, I understand that this information may be used to create a registration with the Georgia Department of Labor on Employ Georgia. Requirements: Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 120 Months Special Requirements: This job does not have any special requirements. Return Click here to Apply
