Capital Steel & Wire

Purchasing Manager

DeWitt, MI

Full-time

$55,000-$55,000

About This Job

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Director of Supply Chain

Classification: Exempt (Administrative)

Job Summary:

Responsible for management and oversight of the purchasing process, in conjunction with the Director of Supply Chain.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

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Evaluate vendors to determine their capability for supplying raw material/processing to established specifications; negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on budget and schedule requirements.

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Collaborate with sales staff during the quoting process to create the most effective process path to secure new business.

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Issue purchase orders for the purpose of completing purchasing processes in accordance with established procedures.

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Maintain purchasing information, files, records (e.g. supplier pricing guides, surcharge letters, vendor files, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation for sales/sales operations/accounting in compliance with established policies.

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Respond to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or appropriate referrals.

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Develop and foster relationships with prospective and existing suppliers via daily communication and regular onsite visits; attend relevant trade shows and various supplier functions.

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Manage and supervise purchasing staff including training, performance reviews and disciplinary action; work closely with human resources to ensure timely paperwork.

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Engage in internal & supplier discussions to address material quality issues, including working through the debit memo process.

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Monitor vendor finished good levels and track vendor on time readiness performance to assist with strategic discussions and decision making.

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Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

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Bachelors degree in purchasing, supply chain management, or related field preferred.

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Purchasing or related experience required, preferably in the manufacturing industry.

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Management and supervisory experience strongly preferred.

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Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs, Internet applications and database applications required.

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Valid Michigan driver license and ability to be covered on company auto insurance (based on driving record)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization

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Strong supervisory skills and ability to motivate and effectively manage staff

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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

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Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to logically draw accurate conclusions based on meaningful data

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Ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders and other decision makers

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Ability to demonstrate initiative and coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints

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Strong computer skills and ability to navigate various programs and applications

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Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

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Ability to follow and enforce all company policies and procedures

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

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Physical activity for extended periods of time such as computer work/keyboarding, telephone use, filing, reaching, twisting, and sitting.

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Occasional exposure to machinery and loud noises.

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Local and regional travel required for company business.

Authority:

All employees at this facility have responsibility and authority to note areas of product or customer issues and bring it to management’s attention.

Employee Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have reviewed this job description and I understand and can perform the essential functions and other requirements of the position, with or without accommodation. I agree that if there is anything in the job description that I do not understand, I will seek clarification from my supervisor or Human Resources. I understand that Capital Steel & Wire has the right to revise this job description at any time. I acknowledge that Capital Steel & Wire is an at-will employer which means that either I or the company can terminate the relationship at any time. This job description does not supersede the at-will status and does not constitute an employment contract for any specified period of time.