About the Position

The Purchasing Manager oversees procurement processes for materials and supplies necessary for manufacturing heavy equipment, ensuring timely deliveries to meet production schedules. Responsibilities include vendor selection, handling defective goods, supervising records maintenance, and staying informed on market trends for strategic purchasing.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Manage daily procurement operations.
• Review procurement documents for compliance and resolve invoice disputes.
• Evaluate vendors and contracts in line with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure effective procurement.
• Maintain high performance and cost-efficiency in decision-making and resource allocation.
• Supervise and develop staff, setting performance goals and monitoring outcomes.
• Direct the Purchasing department's operations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide technical and administrative guidance on procurement tasks.
• Forecast purchasing needs to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Balance inventory and manage just-in-time deliveries.
• Oversee freight charge reviews based on schedules.
• Facilitate communication within all organizational levels.
• Document procurement activities as required.
• Direct supervision of Buyer levels 1-5 and up to 4 direct reports, handling all aspects of team management in line with organizational policies and laws.

Required Experience and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5-10 years of purchasing/procurement management experience in a heavy manufacturing industry, including the purchasing of technical, mechanical, or electrical products/materials and commodity items
• 5-10 years of experience with computers: specifically, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ERP, inventory, ordering, and tracking systems preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX
• 5-10 years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and bills of material (BOM's)
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage a team effectively.
• Continual improvement mindset with lean knowledge and skills in process optimization.
• Leadership skills to influence team dynamics and manage department priorities.