Purchasing Manager

solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful?

Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the

forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that

ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are

shaping the future of the world we live in.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the management of the purchasing and logistics departments in all areas relating to purchasing,control, storage and movement of all inventory, supplies,contract services and capital equipment for the Company including price negotiations, delivery and credit terms. Responsible for the management of vendors which includes vendor selection,qualification, quality records and monitoring of vendor performance.

MAJOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct supervision of Buyers and Shipping & Receiving personnel, responsible for purchasing and administrative tasks relating to the team i.e. training & development, performance reviews, staffing plans, etc.
• Manage the preparation and issuance of purchase orders;determine and negotiate prices, delivery and credit terms; buy according to established company policies and procedures;maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Responsible for initial supplier evaluation and approval according to company procedures and assessing on a regular basis reviewing commercial issues, on time delivery and consistent quality assurance. Maintain rapport and good working relationships with local vendors and Schuler intercompany suppliers.
• Inventory management including evaluating the stocking keyparts/components when applicable for most economical purchasing in relationship to company's cost of capital. Ensure annual inventory counts are being performed as per company policies and procedures, maintain accurate inventory records.
• Hold regular meetings with purchasing staff to monitor andensure proper purchase order follow up. Expedite purchase orders as necessary to ensure delivery of purchased items to meet customers’ needs.
• Monitor and ensure timely and accurate quotations to Schulerinternal customers.
• Direct shipping and receiving functions including the organization and control of material within the department.
  
  Ensure proper packaging and timely shipment of materials.
  
  Oversee the process for importing and exporting of purchased components, and make sure proper records are being maintained.
• Prepare monthly reports for Executive Management detailing
  
  Purchasing performance metrics and statistics. Review withCFO when required.
• Hold regular meetings with purchasing and logistics teams toreview team performance metrics and departmental priorities andgoals, communicate company news and solicit continuous improvement ideas.
• Participate in the Management Team of Schuler, Inc. attending management meetings and special functions when required.
• Review, update and maintain purchasing and shipping &receiving department processes and procedures.
• Provide support and collaboration when needed to the customer service, project management, hydroform and accounting groups within Schuler, helping to improve communication and forming astronger partnership between the groups.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree or Certified Purchasing Manager preferred, or commensurate experience level.
• SAP knowledge
• Strong leadership and management, excellent written andverbal, understanding of financial concepts, negotiation,decision making, problem resolution, understanding of quality processes, root cause analysis, business process development
• At least 5 years purchasing management experience related toa manufacturing environment.
• Previous technical buying experience, engineering or other related technical training or experience and should be able toread and understand mechanical drawings/prints.
• Proficient user…