Purchasing Manager manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Manager collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Manager oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Purchasing Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
What you will do
Supervise the team of buyers and work with suppliers, production, materials and inventory management to ensure the appropriate materials are available to meet the production schedule; coordinates with inventory to time the shipment of specific materials in line with production schedules and inventory goals; and works with suppliers to procure the appropriate materials for production.
How you will do it
Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
Coordinates with Production team to ensure all materials are available for manufacturing
Manages inventory levels to maintain company objectives
Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
Analyzes market and delivers conditions to determine present and future material availability.
Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Assigns procurement requests to the appropriate personnel.
Is responsible for all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
Interacts with Engineering and Quality departments on new products and/or revisions to existing products as well as quality parts.
Works with suppliers for returns as necessary
Provides KPIs and tracking for Supplier Performance for OTD, Quality, Cost, etc.
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP logic
Serve as the Purchasing ethics/compliance representative.
Supervise external and internal compliance audits.
What we look for
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent combined education and experience.
5 years of experience in a related Purchasing role.
Strong SAP ERP system experience
Previous Supply Chain experience
Proficiency in a Windows operating environment, including e-mail and Microsoft Office software.
Preferred
CPM Certification and HVAC experience
Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.