Head of Procurement (Virtual Position)

Purchasing Manager

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. As a Purchasing Manager for (company) you will work with our Supply Chain management team to develop and execute actionable purchasing strategies. This includes utilizing our inventory management system to manage inventory levels, leading the buying team, developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships and reaching departmental goals. The Purchasing Manager position reports to the Director of Purchasing and Supply Chain.

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and casual work environment.

A remote work environment with necessary hardware provided by (company).

Join an organization experiencing tremendous growth, thus, professional growth opportunities and the ability to make a tangible difference.

Lead Purchasing department personnel, overseeing the purchasing process.

Analyze existing purchasing processes for performance; In coordination with Supply Chain management develop and implement procurement strategies that allow for successful negotiations of favorable pricing, terms and agreements.

Monitor and control inventory levels and inventory turns to meet turn goals; utilization of inventory management metrics and ABC Classification.

Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with internal customers.

Analysis and reporting of cost trends and availability of materials with a full understanding of supply/demand challenges and the ability to leverage/navigate.

Responsible for adequate inventory of all parts for customer satisfaction.

Review and maintain ISO operational procedures for the purchasing area.

Responsible for hiring new employees and ensuring training for success.

Evaluation of quality, pricing and service of supply base.

Bachelor's degree (or pursuit of) in business-related field, preferably concentrating in Supply Chain or Purchasing.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel & Word, including ability to do VLOOKUPs in Excel.
• 5+ years of related experience in a buying/purchasing role, with previous management experience.
• Experience and understanding of inventory management practices, including ABC classification
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of inventory turns, including how they are calculated, and the importance of increased inventory turns.

Dental insurance

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.