Purchasing Manager

Xpress Boats; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading boat manufacturing company in Hot Springs, AR is seeking a Purchasing Manager to manage purchasing operations and ensure supply chain coordination. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in warehouse functions, and at least 2 years as a buyer. This full-time position offers the opportunity to maintain inventory, manage vendor relationships, and contribute to production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company has all parts to build according to production schedule.
• Develop purchasing reports and monitor purchasing processes.
• Help assure bill of material accuracy.
• Coordinate with vendors to solve supply chain issues.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of materials.

Skills

Strong communication both written and verbal

Experience in Bill of Materials and Warehouse functions

Critical thinking and problem solving

Fast pace/hands on environment

2+ years' experience as a buyer

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

AIM or MISSION: The mission of the Purchasing Manager is to ensure company has all parts to build and assemble the boat according to the production schedule, at lowest cost and with minimum excess inventory.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/EXPECTATIONS:

• Understand processes of each direct report.
• Develop purchasing reports and monitor purchasing (typically done by buyer) to support production/operation.
• Help assure bill of material accuracy and request/make material adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors/suppliers to proactively solve supply chain issues.
• Maintain proper inventory level of materials.
• Produce Monthly Inventory Reports.
• Produce monthly consumable reports.
• Manage and order extrusion and panel inventory to meet production demand.
• Oversee maintenance of system to assure accurate vendor lead times and pricing.
• Create inventory and non-inventory part numbers.
• Oversee cycle counts and make inventory adjustments as per Veranda policy and procedure.
• Oversee production schedule based on sales desired ship date, part availability, operational efficiency.
• Vendor price negotiation on same parts or like parts if approved by engineering via ECR; Vendor Contracts.
• Vendor score card facilitation.
• Monitor vendor/supplier performance on delivery, pricing, and quality; make recommendations to management.
• Responsible for excellent communication to all reports including daily toolbox talks that focus on safety, quality, and production.
• Manage, review and approve employees work schedules and time-off requests.
• Responsible for all employees following the work schedule: arrive on time, maintain work and pace through the day; breaks not stretched; all employees work through the end of the shift.
• Relevant accountability for inventory and production coordination as described.

Key Accountabilities

• Appropriate Inventory levels (Maximize inventory turns).
• Supply Chain Coordination such that parts are of acceptable quality (not damaged) and available to production as needed in accordance with the schedule.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

EDUCATION & OTHER KSA's

COMPETENCIES

• High School Diploma
• Strong communication both written and verbal
• Experience in Bill of Materials and Warehouse functions
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Fast pace/hands on environment
• 2+ years\' experience as a buyer

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries: Shipbuilding and Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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