Tactical Purchasing Manager

Messer Cutting Systems Inc; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Cutting Systems Inc in Wisconsin is seeking a Purchasing Manager responsible for developing purchasing strategies, managing MRP outputs, and leading the production control and purchasing team to deliver on-time parts.

You will drive supplier performance, implement Kanban and other replenishment methods, resolve shipping and invoicing issues, and partner with Quality, Engineering and Sourcing to optimize cost and inventory while maintaining accurate master data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration preferred.
• 5 years of sourcing, procurement or SCM experience
• Experience in a Low Volume High Mix manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Evaluate MRP requirements, issue purchase orders, and track orders
• Backup for production control to run MRP
• Measure supplier performance and drive continuous improvement
• Develop and manage pull-based replenishment (Kanban, VMI, consignments)
• Resolve shipping discrepancies and invoice issues
• Rationalize spare parts and eliminate waste via Kaizen
• Monitor supplier OTD and maintain material master data

Skills

MRP knowledge

Purchasing

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, acting upon the output of MRP, measuring and improving the performance of the team and managing the day-to-day activities of the production control and purchasing employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates and acts upon the MRP requirements for assigned commodities, including issuing purchase orders, managing supplier communications, and tracking order status to ensure on-time delivery
• Is backup for production control to run MRP
• Objectively measures and communicates supplier performance to support supply chain continuous improvement efforts. Interfaces with Suppliers, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, and Engineering to quickly resolve quality, delivery or cost issues. Maintains department Visual Boards and 6S.
• Drives increased inventory turns, reduced cycle times, and improved Customer OTD by developing, implementing and managing pull-based material replenishment processes, including, but not limited to Kanban cards, vendor managed inventory and supplier consignments.
• Ensures quick resolution of shipping discrepancies, receiving errors, debits, processing of ECN's and invoice errors.
• Works to eliminate excess and obsolete parts and rationalize similar parts
• Consistent with Operational Excellence focus, participates in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events that will eliminate waste and result in significant benefits
• Monitor and report Supplier OTD
• Ensure Vendor and Material Master data in business system is accurate

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position directly manages other members of the purchasing team which includes Tactical Buyer, Production control, Expediter, and Inventory management.

JOB COMPETENCIES

Assertiveness

Communicates position directly and honestly while demonstrating respect for others.

Collaboration

Seeks and enlists active participation of others to reach goals.

Customer Focus

Build effective relationships, identifies customer expectations, sees issues from their point of view; offers practical recommendations.

Ethics & Integrity

Possess strong set of core values and beliefs consistent with social, ethical, and organizational principles. Confronts unethical situations.

Innovation

Generates new ideas and approaches to enhance the organization's systems, products, or effectiveness.

Results Oriented

Drives behavior to emphasize achievement. Self-directed toward accomplishment. Is action oriented. Likes challenges. Pursue opportunities. Consistently high achieving.

Leadership Presence

Displays confidence and knowledge, while remaining approachable, in a variety of business situations.

Strategic Skills

Focuses on the big picture to identify trends and create opportunities.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an approved college or university, Concentration in accounting, finance or business administration preferred.
• 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain (SCM) as a buyer, purchasing manager, sourcing manager, purchasing specialist, sourcing specialist, procurement specialist, etc
• Extensive experience in a Low Volume High Mix manufacturing environment

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Broad background in purchasing and MRP, and basic economics
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints when necessary
• Interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills to deal with suppliers as well as other departments. (Telephone and written communication skills.)
• Advanced computer skills; familiar with word processing and spreadsheet software.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

KEY TO FREQUENCY CODES

N/A = Not Applicable

F = Frequently (2.6 - 5.5 hours per day)

R = Rarely (less than 0.5 hours per day)

C = Continually (5.6 - 8.0 hours per day)

O = Occasionally (0.6 - 2.5 hours per day)

Enter a Frequency Code in the Space Indicated:

Physical Requirements

C

Sit

R

Work with arms above shoulder

O

Stationary Stand

R

Repetitive Movement

O

Walk

O

Grasping or Pinching

R

Kneel/Crawl

C

Keyboard Use

R

Crouch or Squat

R

Pushing

Typical Weight: 5lbs

Maximum Weight: 25lbs

R

Bend or Stoop

R

Twist/Turn/Pivot

R

Climb (stairs, ladders)

R

Balancing

Lifting or Carrying

Typical Weight: 5lbs

Maximum Weight: 50lbs

Other:

Sensory Requirements

F

Talking/Speaking

C

Hearing

C

Clear Close Vision (under 20)

F

Clear Distance Vision (>20 ft)

O

Depth perception

O

Peripheral vision

C

Distinguish Colors

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/Equipment

• Steel-toe shoes
• Eye protection

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a moderate to loud manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.