Purchasing Manager - Memphis, TN

Reference #1433

Permanent Position

Posted on 05/11/2007

Description: Direct, coordinate, and supervise activities of personnel engaged in purchasing, and perform or facilitate the following processes; source selection, RFQ (Request For Quotation) development, analysis of quotations, negotiations and purchase order placement for all raw materials, purchased finished goods, equipment and services. A.Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function. Oversee all activities related to procurement of all commodities, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity. B.Work with Manager of Supply Chain to prepare instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures. C.Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports. D.Work with Manager of Supply Chain to develop a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service. E.Participate in the development of material specifications and act as a commodity specialist for engineering and other activities by supplying information and literature. F.Work with Manager of Supply Chain to design, implement, manage, and monitor procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements. G.Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct. H.Assigns procurement requests to the appropriate personnel I.Prepare request for quotations from qualified sources. J.Analyze bids and quotations and required documentation prior to purchasing; negotiate prices and terms of purchase contracts. K. Facilitate the review of purchase requisitions to determine methods of purchase. L. Provide oversight of purchase order preparation and change notices. M. Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy prior to approval by the Manager of Supply Chain. N. Facilitate the review of vouchers and invoices to provide accounting with variation explanations; maintain standard and simulated cost systems. O. Continually evaluate performance of vendors. Travel, visit sources and potential sources. P. Study markets, vendors and techniques as a guide to future commitments. Q. Establish goals and cost savings objectives. R. Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications prior to approval by the Manager of Supply Chain. S. Assure that the Purchasing Department is operated in a professional manner. T. Provide liaison between plant personnel and outside vendors. U. Provide liaison and coordinate functions between customer service, inventory control and outside vendors. V. Assume their duties, as may be required. VII.QUALIFICATIONS: A. General - Requires a knowledge of purchasing policies and practices; ability to communicate effectively and work with others; ability to facilitate change, ability to overcome immediate and long-range problems, ability to coordinate work flow of others and to obtain results; ability to meet and interact with the public; ability to make objective decisions and to work under adverse pressure situations; high degree of emotional stability; ability to manage individuals reporting to him and sincere desire to help these individuals progress and grow to positions of higher responsibility. Four year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five to seven years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. Plastics manufacturing experience preferred. Two years experience as a purchasing supervisor or three years in a senior buying role. Requires a strong working knowledge of purchasing systems and purchasing best practices. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must. Must be Team oriented, and driven by Team success Experience and skills should include Raw materials purchasing preferably plastics. Strong computer skills: MS office applications especially excel MRP software systems experience Mfg-Pro and/or SAP preferred Leadership and coaching skills Organizational and problem solving skills Negotiation skills Ability to achieve cost savings and cost avoidance through: Market test development Market test analysis Ability to understand market conditions and driving factors. Negotiation skills Ability to facilitate change A working knowledge of the following systems would be a plus: Pull/Kanban systems Lean systems ISO systems

Contact

Todd Corum

(803) 233-4843

todd@recgrp.com

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