Job description

PURCHASING MANAGER:

The Purchasing Manager is a company representative who procures goods and services the organization needs and negotiates to get the best quality product at an affordable price.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The company is a global leader in the design, development and distribution of extrusion and converting equipment technology. Their systems encompass over 14 product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, building & construction, consumer products, medical, and packaging. Their global presence includes a team of over 1,500 employees. The company has manufacturing and technical facilities in the United States, Canada, China, Germany, Finland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Their core values reflect the way they treat their customers and the way they treat their fellow team members.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Oversees the purchase of raw material, standard parts, custom parts, auxiliaries and facilities requirements in a timely and economical manner.
• Provides training and coaching to team on purchasing process, tools and best practices.
• Completes employee evaluations and development plans.
• Acts as key point of contact for operational issues that need to be escalated (late deliveries, capacity constraints, quality issues).
• Ensures purchase order guidelines (authorization levels, confirmation dates, past due PO’s, pricing) are adhered to by the team.
• Implements sourcing strategies and ensures all Change Communication forms are actioned within a timely manner.
• Monitors and drives improvement to the purchasing “on-time to operation” metric. Develops and implements other KPI’s as required
• Supports product specific lead time reduction efforts.
• Responsible for item master data integrity and its on-going maintenance. Ensures ordering parameters are consistent with business unit requirements and supplier capabilities.
• Communicates and prioritizes supplier needs and issues to the sourcing team.
• Provides input to supply chain strategies.
• Ensures efficient use of inventory to meet business unit requirements.
• Attends weekly / monthly production meetings as required.

LOCATION: Fulton/Syracuse, NY:

The city of Fulton, NY is named after Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat. It features several enjoyable sights like Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Battle Island State Park ideal for relaxation. Fulton is a vibrant suburb east of Syracuse. Syracuse is located along the old Erie Canal adjacent to the well-known Finger Lakes region. It is a commercial and transportation center at the crossroads of major north-south and east-west routes.

Syracuse University adds a college-town element and is the area’s largest employer. The rest of the employment base is spread among a number of smaller employers and increasingly service-oriented businesses, manufacturing, healthcare, and public agencies. Canal parks and a museum preserve the city’s Erie Canal heritage. There are minor-league sports and the Syracuse basketball team is a local attraction. Oneida Lake nearby and Lake Ontario to the north provide great recreational opportunities. Syracuse is a good alternative to crowded and expensive areas further east and south. The climate is continental with a lake influence.

Education

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fulton, NY 13069: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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