Purchasing Manager

Etechhi; Pierron (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance plans

Outstanding benefits package

Job summary

A leading technical manufacturing firm in the Pierron area is seeking a Purchasing Manager with a strong background in managing buyers and purchasing processes. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in a similar role, a degree in Business Administration, and proficiency in MRP applications. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and travel opportunities to supplier locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Purchasing Manager in a technical manufacturing environment.
• MUST have experience managing and mentoring Buyers and Planners.
• 7-10 years of buying experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 10-20 buyers/material managers.
• Ensure efficient purchasing processes.
• Travel to supplier and vendor locations as needed.

Skills

Team management

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with MRP applications

Education

BA in Business Administration or related field

APICS or CPM certification

Job description

A terrific, full-time opening has come available for an individual with buyer, commodity management or materials management experience in technical manufacturing environment as a Purchasing Manager. Must have experience managing a team of 10-20 buyers/material managers. This position would earn a lucrative base salary, a great benefits package including competitive insurance plans, and other outstanding perks. This role will require travel to supplier and vendor locations as well as other sites domestically and internationally as needed if there are issues with any product.

All candidates MUST have the following experiences to qualify for consideration.

Please DO NOT APPLY unless you have:

• 3+ years of experience as a Purchasing Manager in a technical manufacturing environment.
• MUST have experience managing and mentoring Buyers and Planners
• 7-10 years of buying experience
• MUST have experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) applications (Enterprise One preferred but not required)
• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
• BA in Business Administration or related field REQUIRED
• APICS or CPM certification HIGHLY desired
• Must be willing to travel to supplier locations both domestically and internationally as needed

If interested and QUALIFIED, please send resume in Microsoft Word format to: [e-mail]