Machinery Purchasing Unit Manager; Manufacturing

Job Title: Machinery Purchasing Unit Manager
Department: Purchasing Team
Shift: Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Direct Report: Purchasing Director
Type: Exempt;
Full-time

We are looking for a competent Unit Manager to lead, oversee, and direct the Machinery & Indirect Purchasing Unit’s activities to acquire necessary Machinery, Indirect Material and other relevant items to ensure business effectiveness. To ensure the Unit maintains budget adherence while lowering costs, reducing supply risks, managing internal and external relationships, and pursuing innovation and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for Machinery, related machinery items, products, and acceptable substitutions
• Represent the company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers
• Draft, coordinate, communicate, and execute any purchasing and contract management processes to include requisition, supplier selection, purchase orders, fulfilment, receipt of goods through supplier invoice, payment, and additional relevant processes
• Establish metrics to track all relevant aspects of obtaining or buying goods and/or services
• Improve existing purchasing procedures; continuously seek better methods of purchasing
• Ensure the Unit follows standardized procedures in negotiations with suppliers
• Drive the Unit to build effective and efficient long-term supplier relationships
• Conduct regular supplier risk assessments
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports related to the Unit
• Direct, coordinate, and oversee the daily workflow and schedules of the Unit’s employees
• Develop a full understanding of the Unit’s skill set, identify gaps, and provide development opportunities to ensure appropriate skill level for employees
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely, constructive, and following company policy
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Education:

• (Required) bachelor's degree in a related field
• (Preferred) purchasing and/ or logistics management major or advanced degree in a related field

Experience:

• (Required) 5+ years of purchasing experience
• (Preferred) previous experience in the manufacturing industry

Language:

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

Skills & Knowledge:

• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary…