Job Details
SUMMARY:
The Director of Purchasing is responsible for directing purchasing functions of the corporation in accordance with industry standards and as appropriate and in keeping with company objectives and policies. The Purchasing Manager will also participate in the development of the corporation's plans and programs as a strategic partner in evaluating and advising on the impact of long-range planning. Furthermore, the Purchasing Manager will coordinate with the global purchasing organization as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Knowledge and practice of Hutchinson s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures and requirements.
- Negotiate with vendors / direct negotiation of vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services used.Negotiations will follow internal control rules, group matter agreements and purchasing procedures, and follow corporate ethical code.
- Develop credibility for the administration group by providing timely and accurate analyses of spending, project proposals and business trends in order to assist the President/CEO and other senior executives in performing their responsibilities.
- Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation. Of particular note would be those used for purchasing and contract management.
- Provide technical/professional advice and knowledge to others within the various administrative areas and discipline.
- Manage the company's ongoing relationships with suppliers.
- Advise, negotiate, manage and administer all purchase contracts into which the Corporation may enter. Counsel with executive management on the financial viability of entering into such contracts.
- Evaluate the team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities (where possible) of individuals.
- Report on material & exchange rate trends a timely basis.
- Report categorized information on a monthly basis for price evolution.
- Establish plans to generate savings through leverage and purchasing efficiency.
- Establishes Purchasing Policies and ensure compliance
- Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate
- Manage bid analysis and award process.
- Establishes account/credit and terms
- Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost during the time period.
- Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws
- Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Refer to Organizational Chart
REQUIREMENTS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with all departments within the office and plant. Attention to detail and accuracy. Must have good computer skills with a working knowledge of analytical skills, excellent communication skills (oral and written), ability to work well with others, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations. Must understand and have the ability read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. As well as the ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to the Board and outsiders.
EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors or Masters in Engineering or Purchasing or equivalent MBA preferred;
An experienced leader and executive with appropriate industry experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Basic level math skills
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and process several abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Employee may be required to travel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will be in a shared office (cubicle) environment. There may be occasions where the employee will have tasks to perform in a Laboratory environment and a Manufacturing environment, where Personal Protective Equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses and Safety Shoes are required.