Purchasing Manager

Komline-Sanderson Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline-Sanderson Corporation in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement of materials, equipment, and services, and to drive lean improvements across the supply chain.

Requirements include a BS in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering, 5+ years in procurement or sourcing in manufacturing, strong communication, and certifications such as APICS, Lean Green Belt, or PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Sourcing, or similar role.
• Certifications in APICS, Lean Green Belt, and/or Project Management Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and drive the development and achievement of objectives for the Purchasing Department.
• Lead as strategic sourcing manager, managing external fabricators and vendors including capacity and updates.
• Own the purchasing performance measurements and drive vendor negotiations and sourcing decisions.
• Develop and communicate purchasing system instructions and establish best practices within our ERP system.
• Create and maintain an approved supplier list of vendors with best-in-class quality and on-time delivery.
• Implement pull systems within manufacturing to reduce purchased inventory and improve flow.
• Support the purchasing team by being hands-on and filling gaps in execution.
• Analyze market conditions and delivery trends to ensure material availability and pricing.
• Review purchase orders and contracts for policy compliance.
• Engage with QA, end-users, vendors, and stakeholders to address issues and corrective actions.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate vendor performance against quality system requirements.
• Perform other duties related to this role as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiations

Lean principles

ERP systems

Excel

Education

B.S. in Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP system

Job description

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Purchasing Manager

Rockford, IL, US

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

This Opportunity

Komline is in search of a results-oriented Purchasing Manager with a strong data-driven approach to join our team. This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the procurement of a wide range of goods and services, including raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and subcontracted work for our organization. The Purchasing Manager will lead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of purchasing procedures and lean principles to optimize our supply chain performance in terms of quality, delivery, cost, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Create and drive the development and achievement of objectives for the Purchasing Department.
• Lead as strategic sourcing manager, managing external fabricators and vendors including their capacity, weekly updates etc.
• Own the purchasing bowler and all performance measurements as well as drive vendor negotiations, sourcing decisions and in general would manage the team.
• Develop and communicate purchasing system instructions and establish best practices within our ERP system.
• Create and maintain an approved supplier list comprising vendors known for delivering best in class quality, on-time delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement pull systems within our manufacturing processes to reduce purchased inventory and enhance the flow of incoming materials.
• Actively support the purchasing team by taking a hands-on approach and filling any gaps in purchasing execution requirements.
• Conduct a thorough analysis of market conditions and delivery trends to ensure optimal material availability and purchase pricing.
• Review purchase orders and contracts to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Engage with inspection and quality control teams, end-users, vendors, and other stakeholders to address issues related to goods or services, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate vendor performance to ensure alignment with quality system requirements.
• Perform other duties related to this role as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Present as approachable, energetic, enthusiastic, motivated, willing to make a difference, willing to support and help and excited to lead change!
• 5+ years previous experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Sourcing, or a similar role.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, capital equipment with high mix/low volume a plus.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Certifications in APICS, Lean Green Belt, and/or Project Management Professional preferred

Komline is an EEO Employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled.