Purchasing and Materials Manager

Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY (the global leader in opening solutions), is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Purchasing and Materials Manager in our Lawrence, KS location.

• Ensure uninterrupted supply through effective planning and execution of operational purchasing/planning activities.
• Assist the sourcing organization in the overall performance of the supply line.
• Escalate supplier performance issues in a timely manner.
• Support strategic sourcing efforts and projects as assigned.
• Monitor and manage KPIs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Trains and evaluates the performance of direct reports. Ability to coach and develop different levels of buyer planners. Recommends team staffing needs.
• Works cross functionally to achieve success in identified accountabilities.
• Establishes and maintains proper purchasing practices. Monitors adherence.
• Negotiates price and delivery on purchased items (delegated ownership coordinated with sourcing team).
• Ensures accurate records are maintained (payment terms, standards, etc., supplier information, MRB, rejections, etc.).
• Ensures discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner (3‑way match, receiving, etc.).
• Oversees the development and implementation of processes and systems to improve purchasing/planning efficiency.
• Act as a subject matter expert for planning/buying function.
• Coordinate performance reviews with suppliers and ensures supplier scorecards are maintained and communicated in a timely manner.
• Works to resolve supply issues escalated by Buyer/Planners, collaboratively.
• Escalate issues to the appropriate channels in a timely manner.
• Maintain and publish KPI’s.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for continuous improvement of material flow, utilization analysis and supply chain optimization (lean methodology, economic order methodologies, etc.).
• Implement methodologies (PFEP, Kanban, and Pull Systems) to ensure cost-effective material flow and inventory control.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Prolonged use of keyboard and computer.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. periodically.
• Frequent use of fine motor skills for writing, and computer work.

• 4‑year college degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 recent years of manufacturing purchasing experience on a progressive career path.
• Minimum 2‑3 recent years managing a team of professionals (may be substituted with exceptional experience managing cross‑functional procurement teams and projects as well as demonstrated people and leadership skills).
• Experience in commodities buying; experience buying coiled steel preferred.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies in a cross‑functional, cross‑company environment.
• Proven experience driving internal and external continuous improvement activities within the supply chain function.
• Experience working in a structured ERP environment (Oracle, SAP, etc.).
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced level Excel skills.
• Commitment to obtain professional certification within the first 3 years if not already certified at the time of hire.
• Analytical mind with excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong background in supply chain (international) and inventory management systems.
• Inventory classification experience, such as ABC analysis.
• Proficiency with the scheduling process, and master scheduling.
• Proficient in supply chain and inventory management systems.

• Professional certification as a CPSM, Certified Professional in Supply Management, CPIM, Certified in Production and Inventory Management or related certifications.
• Six sigma and/or lean training.

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment) among others.