Purchasing Manager-Automotive Parts Manufacturer

A global automotive parts manufacturer is in need of a Buyer to join their Novi MI facility. The right candidate will have 5-7 years of purchasing management experience in manufacturing / distribution industry.

• Manage purchasing /buyer operation of the company and 4-5 employees
• Ensure purchased products are received in timely manner and address any delivery issues
• Analyze the current market and forecast the need of products
• Ensure the company inventory meets the need of products all the time
• Work with accounting team to manage budget for purchasing department
• Ensure the company follows federal/state/local policies and laws
• Provide purchasing program in ERP system and manage process and operation
• Work closely with Sales department and provide support for any further information needed
• Perform hiring for the purchasing department and provide training for new employees if necessary
• Other duties as assigned Purchasing Manager

• 5-7 year of experience in purchasing management in manufacturing or distribution setting
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience in the tool manufacturing/distribution field is a plus
• Ability to be flexible to work effectively with wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment
• Excellent communication (Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening) and presentation Skills
• Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently
• Team-worker, Detail-oriented, Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
• This position includes working in a manufacturing and/or warehousing work environment.

While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.