OEM Tube Assemblies

Purchasing & Materials Manager

Clarksville, TN

About This Job

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Purchasing & Materials Manager is responsible for the strategic sourcing, purchasing, and management of all materials and components needed for the manufacturing of product.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Develop and implement procurement strategies to include sourcing new suppliers, optimizing the purchasing process, and developing cost reduction strategies

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Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply.

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Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure favorable prices and terms for materials and services.

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Qualify alternate suppliers and audit supplier performance to ensure alignment with business goals.

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Oversee purchase order creation and management to ensure accuracy and timely entry of purchase orders.

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Work with internal teams to ensure materials are available when needed, while minimizing excess inventory.

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Collaborate with engineering, production, and planning to ensure all purchasing needs and requirements are met.

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Maintains integrity of inventory and purchasing data in inventory and planning systems.

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Proactively identifies current and potential product shortages, develops and implements recovery strategies, and communicates status and progress to all relevant stakeholders.

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Coordinates purchasing and materials planning across multiple locations.

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Establish and maintain effective standard work processes, proactive problem solving, and ongoing coaching of purchasing employees.

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Review business variables (customer delivery, supplier delivery, freight costs & handling, inventory levels) and establish corrective measures for performance adherence.

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Assists with conducting and valuing physical inventory and cycle counts.

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Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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Work conditions are normal for an office environment, with some time spent on a manufacturing floor.

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Work involves standing and walking, as well as prolonged periods sitting at a desk or working on a computer.

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Work involves lifting materials and products up to 25 pounds.

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Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable or hazardous.

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Noise level is normal for a manufacturing environment.

Requirements:

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and EDUCATION

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Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management, supply chain management, or related discipline required

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5 years + of purchasing/materials management experience required.

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Strong negotiation, research, and analytical skills.

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Expertise in forecasting, safety stock modeling, and scenario planning

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Proven track record of successful cost savings and process improvement.

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Highly developed organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once and meet deadlines

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Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels of business

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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant operations management software with Microsoft Business Central experience preferred

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