Purchasing Manager

Milwaukee, WI · Manufacturing

Purchasing Manager:

As a result of expansion and continued growth, we are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join the Purchasing team.

This position will be sourcing domestically with very minimal international sourcing.
Due to primarily sourcing domestically, we have minimal impact regarding on time delivery.
This position will grow in responsibilities in alignment with the company’s growth.

Summary and Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain supplier relationships this includes negotiating supplier agreements
Research current and potential new vendors
Expediating job specific purchased components that may impact production timeline.
Review open orders and identify if materials will affect production start and or shipping date.
Communicate any supplier delays with both purchaser and operations, outline our options for expediating.
Track purchase order status and investigate late items. Communicate this with various stake holders. This should include both communication changes to specific purchases in addition to overall purchase status reporting.
Schedule open order review meetings with suppliers on a frequent basis.
Review current and new supplier quotes, negotiate terms and conditions, and finalize supplier price agreements.
Monitor supplier performance, Vendor Issue Log. Issue performance score cards and corrective action.
Manage supplier relationships to maintain long-term relationships and loyalty with dependable suppliers.
Analyzing raw material market trends, report and develop sourcing strategies with senior purchasing group.
Manage and oversee a team of purchasers

Qualifications:

Strong negotiation, decision making and organizational skills
Working knowledge of Purchasing and Planning related duties and responsibilities
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications: