Purchasing Manager

MARSHALLTOWN; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401k retirement plan

Dental insurance

Health Plans with HSA contributions

Vacation eligibility

Job summary

MARSHALLTOWN is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Fayetteville, AR to lead Procurement and Logistics for our Supply Chain team. This role involves strategic planning and collaboration with internal partners to ensure the right amount of product is available at the right time.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years of experience, preferably with a background in engineering. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in business management, merchandising, or related area.
• Previous experience leading supply chain teams strongly preferred.
• Proficient understanding of MRP Materials Resource Planning operating principles.
• Familiarity with import/export processes and documentation requirements.
• Effective organizational & project management skills through proven experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Procurement/Replenishment & Logistics arms of our Supply Chain team.
• Strategic planning and assessing future supply and transportation logistics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal partners.
• Use problem-solving abilities to drive operational excellence.

Skills

Team orientation

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Overview

Our Fayetteville, AR location is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the Procurement/Replenishment & Logistics arms of our Supply Chain team. This position is accountable to our Vice President of Supply Chain and Operational Excellence and is based out of our Fayetteville, AR facility. This is not a remote position.

Position Summary

• Strategic planning, assessing future supply and transportation logistics, and ensuring the right amount of product is available at the right place and the right time.
• Operate daily at the intersection of operations and leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal partners like Engineering, Operations, Sales, Sourcing, Product Development, and Maintenance.
• Leverage the scale of our procurement system.
• Use your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field and 4+ years' experience in business management, merchandising, or related area - strong preference for a candidate with an engineering degree.
• Previous experience leading supply chain teams strongly preferred.
• Proficient understanding of MRP Materials Resource Planning operating principles, required.
• Strong communication skills to effectively negotiate and communicate with suppliers, vendors, and logistics partners.
• Familiarity with the import or export process of containers, LCL, or bulk material, as well as documentation requirements associated with import and export of goods. Direct experience, strongly preferred.
• Effective organizational & project management skills through proven experience.
• Ability to manage, analyze, and make decisions using large volumes of data.
• Excellent PC skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Team orientation with ability to be self-directed.

Benefits

MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards packages to include competitive wages, matching 401k retirement plans, Dental, Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans with employer HSA contributions, and vacation eligibility, just to name a few!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MARSHALLTOWN is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.