Purchasing Manager at EDI Staffing, an EDI Specialists Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Title

The incumbent provides efficient execution of the client's purchasing activities, including sourcing, negotiating, issuance of purchase orders, vendor qualification, selection, audit and supplier relationship management for all raw materials and all other materials or services needed for the facility. Reporting to the General Manager, provides support to different departments to achieve operational and company objectives.

Principal Responsibilities

Within the limits of applicable policies, procedures and established plans, he/she has authority to take action and make decisions. The assignment of work or delegation or responsibility does not relinquish responsibility for results. Performance will be measured by the extent to which the responsibilities have been fulfilled.

Functional Responsibilities

• Sources suppliers, negotiates prices/discounts and manages pricing database.
• Consults with senior management and Corporate Purchasing where corporate agreements are in place.
• Forecast levels of demand to meet business needs and keep constant check on stock levels.
• Monitor supply markets and trends (material price increases, shortages, availability, alternatives, change in suppliers etc.).
• Participates actively in cost saving activities.
• Creates purchase orders based on MRP, history and or sales forecast, safety stock.
• Resolves discrepancies in pricing, packing lists and receiving reports.
• Follows up with suppliers to ensure promised delivery dates are met.
• Review production schedule regularly to ensure material availability for all work orders, keeps plant management advised of any problems with suppliers.
• Maintain sufficient levels of inventory while controlling overhead.
• Reconcile Inventories on consignment on a monthly and yearly basis.
• Maintain raw material specification sheets.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics as required.
• Coordinate communication between different parts of the organization and the external supply base, act as primary contact with suppliers and custom broker for incoming material.
• Ensures all needed records are maintained.
• Complies with quality program, policies and procedures and good business practices.
• Actively promotes a safe work environment.
• Reviews usage and on hand inventory reports to assure proper raw material inventory levels are maintained.
• Checks and approves or disputes invoices from suppliers, CN, brokers.
• Establish and implement improvements to existing methods and procedures.
• Update ISO purchasing documents, approved supplier list, procedures etc., and review supplier performance.

Managerial Responsibilities

• n/a

Key Working Relationships

• Participate, consult and work with the GM, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Process Engineer, Customer Service, and Accounting.
• Regular contact with supplier representatives to review products, obtain pricing, schedules or gather other information.

Functional Requirements

• Regular use of computers, telephones and misc. office equipment.
• Must be able to manage complex tasks.

Work Environment

• Office and plant

Education & Experience

• College diploma and 3-5 years' related experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in the plastic or converting industry. OR High School Diploma or GED and 10+ years' experience.
• Training in Supply Chain Management.
• ERP/MRP experience.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Negotiation and networking skills.
• Analytical and mathematical Skills.
• Must be able to meet target dates, prioritize and practice excellent time management skills.
• Attention to detail.