Purchasing Manager

Our client is a family-owned business built on a legacy of innovation and pride of craftsmanship. Founded in 1975, they have been serving various manufacturing industries with fabricated steel products for nearly five decades with a strong focus on the automotive industry, with processes of metal cutting, laser cutting, welding, assembly, and powder coating.

Our client is hiring a Purchasing, Production Planning and Inventory Control Manager which involves managing the purchasing, production schedule and inventory levels within the manufacturing facility, ensuring efficient production by coordinating raw materials, labor, and equipment to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory costs by forecasting needs and maintaining appropriate stock levels; key responsibilities include creating production plans, monitoring inventory levels, analyzing demand forecasts, scheduling production runs, and identifying opportunities to improve production processes and inventory management strategies

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The Purchasing, Production and Inventory Control Manager will oversee the activities of the purchasing and inventory control department and manage the inventory of materials for the compan

y.
The Purchasing, Production, and Inventory Control Manager reports to the Preside

nt.
Location: Elkhart, Indiana (On-s

ite)
Supervisory Responsibili

1. ties:Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new s
2. taff.Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the depart
3. ment.Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and construc
4. tive.Manages discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company po

licy.
Duties/Responsibil

1. ities:Purchases supplies, raw materials, parts, and freight for the co
2. mpany.Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accord
3. ingly.Develops and maintains inventory databases for supplies and materials
4. used.Negotiates and completes contracts with vendors for optimal cost and delivery
5. times.Reviews purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company and departmental pol
6. icies.Collaborates with sales, customer service, and logistics departments to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control depar
7. tment.Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of
8. sale.Sets authorization limits for purchasing
9. staff.Purchases large and complex
10. items.Develops and implements policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize wor
11. kflow.Performs other duties as ass

igned.
Required Skills/Abi

1. lities:Proven negotiation
2. skills.Excellent interpersonal and customer service
3. skills.Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and cus
4. tomers.Excellent organizational skills and attention to
5. detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet dea
6. dlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving
7. skills.Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train
8. others.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, as well as inventory so
9. ftware.Working knowledge of ERP systems (Epicor pre

ferred)
Education and Exp

1. erience:Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent work experience in purchasing and/or inventory control management position, r
2. equired.At least five years of buying or purchasing experience required with supervisory experience pr

eferred.
Physical Requ

1. irements:Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a
2. computer.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
3. at times.May be asked to travel to visit vendors or different company l

ocations.
Compensation &;

Benefits:$90k-$110k depending on

experienceCompetitive Benefits for health insuran

ce, 401(k)Company paid holida

ys and PTO
There is growth potential to become the Plant Manager within 12