Manager Purchasing

Generac Power Systems Inc; Colorado; Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Generac Power Systems, Inc. seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead the fabrication center's purchasing team. The role focuses on optimizing inventory, improving supplier delivery, and coordinating with planning and materials teams to meet KPI targets.

The position demands strategic sourcing, contract administration, and strong communication across global suppliers. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing purchasing, supervisory experience, and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience in Supply Chain applicable to manufacturing environments.
• 3–5 years of purchasing or related experience in manufacturing.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and maintain inventory levels to optimize fill rates and inventory turns.
• Apply pull-based replenishment and ABCXYZ segmentation to planning.
• Execute procure-to-pay processes and optimization strategies.

Conhecimentos

PFEP

ABCXYZ

Procure-to-Pay

Supplier relations

ASN

ERP/MRP

SAP/Oracle

Inventory optimization

Lead time

Data analysis

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree

Engineering/Business/Accounting degree preferred

Ferramentas

SAP/Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? The Purchasing Manager will lead the purchasing team at Generac’s Fabrication Center of Excellence in Eagle, WI. The ideal candidate will bring purchasing experience in a fabrication manufacturing environment, with an understanding of the materials, supplier capabilities, and production processes that support fabrication operations. This role is responsible for optimizing manufacturing efficiency and inventory levels, measured in Days of Inventory On Hand (DIOH), while scheduling inbound supplier materials using pull-based replenishment methods, such as supplier-managed inventory. The Purchasing Manager will also drive supplier on-time delivery utilizing Advanced Shipment Notifications (ASN).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and maintain optimal level of inventory using Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to improve fill rates and maximizing inventory turns.
• Proven experience using a pull based replenishment and ABCXYZ segmentation.
• Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies including procure-to-pay definition and optimization.
• Support direction and strategies regarding supplier demand forecasting, supplier capacity planning, supply base inventory management, supplier replenishment and procurement transactions.
• Work with Strategic Global Sourcing Department to build supplier relationships.
• Identify and assist with resolving issues that delay material deliveries.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure delivery capability and improve supply chain capabilities like lead times and working capital utilizing Generac’s portal solution.
• Improve efficiency and effectiveness of the purchasing function.
• Work closely with Planning and Materials teams to achieve goals and KPI’s.
• Requisition major purchased items and coordinate timely processing of those parts finished outside the company.
• Assist Strategic Sourcing as required during new supplier onboarding and release process.
• Manage make buy and dual source volumes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field OR related experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment;
• 3 – 5 years of purchasing or related experience in a manufacturing environment;
• 1 – 3 years of supervisory experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Purchasing experience in a fabrication manufacturing environment preferred, including familiarity with raw materials, fabricated components, and outside processing services.
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Proven global sourcing and contract administration skills;
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, contract negotiation and project management;
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals across multiple cultures, disciplines and geographies;
• Demonstrated business acumen operating in both High Mix, Low Volume and High Volume, Low Mix Production environments;
• Strong project management and analytical skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• ERP/MRP User (SAP/Oracle).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting or Industrial;
• Previous supervisory experience;
• Association for Operations Management (APICS);
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.