Purchasing Manager 1st Shift

This position coordinates the efforts of mass production and MRO purchasing Associates and implements strategic purchasing/procurement systems and procedures to meet company goals and objectives. Acts as a liaison between purchasing and YNA departments for the enhancement of information.

• Establishes policies and procedures to be followed by purchasing agents to improve efficiency within department and improve the customer service provided to internal customers
• Approves selection of major vendors, trains buyers to assess vendor capabilities, develops sources and evaluates vendor performance.
• Negotiates terms of major contracts and blanket orders.
• Recommends major purchases of materials on the basis of anticipated changes in prices or on unusual availability situations. Balances cash flow considerations against possible prices savings.
• Makes certain that purchasing documents are completed properly and the terms and conditions of purchase are appropriate.
• Supervises accurate recordkeeping, individual price histories and difficulties in doing business with particular vendors.
• Establishes policies that maintain inventories in as low a manner as possible while avoiding shortages of necessary raw materials and supplies.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending corrective action to Administration.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

• Interacts with co-workers, customers, outside vendors and government officials.
• Maintains a clean working environment
• Continuously seeks to improve processes and procedures.
• Promotes a safe working environment for all Associates.

Education: BA or BS in Purchasing or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: At least five years’ experience in Purchasing, preferably with at least two years in a tier one automotive manufacturing environment.

Skills: CPM Certification desired, position requires excellent negotiating and contract writing skills, purchasing law knowledge, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, competency in all Microsoft Office Suite Applications, good interpersonal, time-management and organizational skills as well as the ability to multi-task and work in a team environment.

Working Conditions: The position requires the ability to work in a climate-controlled office and production areas, walk on concrete floors, lift up to 40 pounds, perform repetitive keystrokes on a continual basis and occasionally bend, kneel, twist and reach.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.