Purchasing Manager

Position Summary The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement process of World Class, which includes identifying necessary products and services, researching and evaluating vendors, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of items while optimizing costs and maintaining quality standards, all while adhering to World Class policies, procedures, and core values. Essential Job Functions - Identify potential suppliers, evaluate capabilities and pricing, establish strong relationships with key vendors. - Negotiate purchase agreements with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms regarding price, delivery time, quality, and payment conditions. - Analyze market trends and supplier options to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to reduce procurement costs. - Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and place orders to maintain optimal stock levels. - Review and approve purchase requisitions, generate purchase orders, and track order status. - Establish quality standards for procured products and ensure suppliers adhere to set standards. - Generate reports on purchasing metrics, including spend, supplier performance, and cost savings. - Lead and mentor inventory specialist to successfully control inventory and manage outside service vendors. - All other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in engineering, management, business, or a combination of proven experience and success within a similar role. - Strengths in communications, interpersonal skills, confidentiality, careful attention to detail and organization, self-starting, and dependable. - Proven skills in leadership and supervision. - Demonstrated understanding of lean manufacturing principles and supply chain management principles. - Proficient with Microsoft Excel and data analysis. - Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations. - Hands-on ERP experience; NetSuite preferred. Culture Focusing on our customers, we work as a team to constantly challenge ourselves to drive success in everything we do. We put our egos aside, act with integrity, and create a positive experience for both our employees and customers alike. A commonsense business approach focused on products and people. Quality in Every Dimension. Core Values Grit: Find a way. Embrace the suck. Don't give up. Humbly Confident: Give honest feedback. Operate without ego. Be vulnerable. Know your stuff. Positive: Positive vibes. Make the best of everything. Hungry: Pursue exceptionalism. Walk with purpose. Choose discipline over comfort. Working Environment Dry, well-lit work environment. No extreme temperatures, no vibratory exposure, no extremes in noise exposure, and no known air quality issues in the facility. Full-time, Exempt. Questions? Contact Erin at 920.867.2527 ext. 1201. World Class Manufacturing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Work Location: In person

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