B543
Located in Austin, TX
Pay: $80K - $100K
Job Full Description
SUMMARY
Our client near Dripping Springs is a fast-growing high-tech seeking a skilled professional to lead their purchasing team in a full-time role. The Purchasing Manager oversees daily operations, assigns tasks, supervises team members, and ensures departmental objectives are met.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research, evaluate, and determine the best deals for buying parts from given parts lists.
- Create, ensure accuracy, and place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by forecast and the production schedule.
- Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of future potential problems.
- Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes.
- Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development.
- Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts and cost savings on purchases with vendors.
- Maintain approved supplier/vendor lists; evaluate suppliers/vendors based on metrics.
- Assist with quoting new projects.
- Assesses financial risks of purchases.
- Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Leads other Buyers
- Focuses on day-to-day operations within purchasing
- Focus on how to implement COO decisions with the purchasing team
- The lead on team-centric objectives and tactical purchasing team decisions
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in procurement
- Experience establishing and employing demand-pull material planning.
- Experience with ERP system (Epicor preferred).
- Experience in the manufacturing industry and strong understanding of supply chain management
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Austin (Southwest), TX
2731
2500 West William Cannon Drive
Suite 604
Austin, TX 78745
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