Purchasing Manager

Company: Delivery Concepts, Inc.
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Job Description:

Purchasing Manager

Seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to own all aspects of material-related activity within the business. This person will manage a small team of purchasing agents and receivers. The ideal person for this job will have experience in the manufacturing environment and be a highly effective communicator. DCI continues to strive to get to a perpetual inventory, this manager will assist in this process. The Purchasing Manager will collaborate with other managers to determine demand requirements and translate those demands into system-based forecasts to drive purchases. The Purchasing Manager will ensure process standards are both followed and improved.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or alternative equivalent. Experience in both material and production planning is desired. A minimum of three years of experience in a supervisory role is required.

* Manage, develop, and mentor the purchasing, receiving and inventory control teams
* Responsibility would include interviewing, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems from all employees within the scope of purchasing.
* Allocation forecasting of low volume, high complexity inventory
* Coordinate and control inventory levels consistent with production requirements
* Resolve production part shortages as needed
* Timely communication to all affected departments of any changes to expected delivery dates
* Continuously improve material, flow, processes and efficiency of all purchasing functions and employees, including developing and implementing processes to improve the procurement function
* Stay up-to-date with market trends and delivery conditions to ensure proper planning of future component and material availability
* Performs ongoing assessments of suppliers, services and platforms
* Will work with engineering to ensure the BOMs are correct and complete for each build.

*Required Skills/Abilities: *

* Excellent organizational and planning skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* A proven track record of accomplishments in the supply chain space.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff.
* Proficient with Production, and Warehouse Management Systems.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Power BI or similar software.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,062.59 - $75,679.91 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Elkhart, IN 46517: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location%58047475%

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