Strategic Plant Purchasing Lead

Tenneco Inc.; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to plan, execute, and finalize purchasing strategies for the plant and organization.

You will manage direct materials, MRO, and services, ensure budget adherence, and coordinate with commodity managers and stakeholders to deliver products on time, at the best price and quality. The role requires supervising staff, implementing best-in-class purchasing processes, monitoring spend and supplier performance, and driving cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or applicable field preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in purchasing Automotive Industry Sector or mass production facility.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English; strong contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and develops the assigned staff in charge of the procurement for the plant.
• Propose and manages the local Purchasing budget.
• Implements Purchasing “Best in Class” processes and procedures.
• Contribute to reach purchasing objectives for the plant: purchasing index, quality level, number of suppliers, payment terms.
• Scope covers all areas of site's purchasing: Direct material, MRO, capital projects and any other service or item that is purchased locally.
• Contribute to supplier management including management of supplier stop-shipment issues, escalation and communication of supplier issues.
• Ensures good quality and on-time delivery of the supplied products and achieves budget targets of suppliers.
• Maintains local plant contracts including facilities, parking and logistics.
• Provides financial support to the plant through PPV review, upload, analysis and support.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP systems

Data analysis

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Tenneco Inc. in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to plan, execute, and finalize purchasing strategies for the plant and organization.

You will manage direct materials, MRO, and services, ensure budget adherence, and coordinate with commodity managers and stakeholders to deliver products on time, at the best price and quality. The role requires supervising staff, implementing best-in-class purchasing processes, monitoring spend and supplier performance, and driving cost