Purchasing Manager

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Your Role

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for integrating, organizing, and executing purchasing strategy and driving process improvements to meet company goals. You will provide strategic direction to the purchasing team and organization, including sourcing, managing, developing and monitoring performance of the supply base. You will ensure all corporate objectives are met, including procedure establishment, centralization of purchasing functions, cost reductions, supplier contracts and performance improvement initiatives. As the Purchasing Manager, you will build strong collaborative relationships cross-functionally within Atlas Copco as well as with a global supplier base, focusing on customer needs, value delivery, and balancing costs, quality and service.You will report to the General Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• You will act as strategic liaison within Atlas Copco and develop strategy and proven processes to achieve customers' needs.
• You will ensure direct and indirect purchasing activities are aligned to support the execution of the business plan.
• You will evaluate and select vendors, assess vendor capabilities, develop alternate sources, and evaluate vendor performance.
• Provide analysis and reports to support comprehensive Sustainability objectives with the Supply Base
• You will assure purchasing documents are properly completed
• You will verify terms and conditions of purchases are aligned with corporate standards
• Assure department records are maintained
• You will set and manage goals and objectives for the purchasing team
• You will collaborate with other divisional or group purchasing leaders
• You will negotiate contracts and supply agreements
• Develop and report purchasing metrics
• You will Monitor, approve / delegate purchases via requisition system
• Develop supplier relationships to achieve business results, development objectives, BCoP objectives
• You will develop internal processes, as required
• You will resolve contract issues and disputes
• Research and report commodity changes and trends
• You will monitor and communicate supplier performance for cost, quality and delivery
• You will pursue and implement cost reductions
• Support all Capital purchases as need by the organization
• Other operational functions as required.

To succeed, you will need

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 2- 4 years required (5-10 years preferred) of relevant experience in manufacturing, supply chain management, and purchasing agreements with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills
• Ability to analyze and problem solve strategically
• Professionalism and integrity
• Computer literacy with working knowledge of various software applications
• Tier 1 auto industry experience preferred
• Working knowledge of quality systems
• Successful track record of developing suppliers

EDUCATION OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (AS APPLICABLE):

• Adequate visual acuity is required to utilize and communicate via PC regularly.

In return, we offer you

We offer a family-friendly and collaborative work environment, competitive and comprehensive pay and benefits packages, including choices in medical/dental/vision, life insurance, wellness programs, vacation and paid holidays, and an outstanding 401k with company match.
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The Purchasing Manager is responsible for integrating, organizing, and executing purchasing strategy and driving process improvements to meet company goals. You will provide strategic direction to the purchasing team and organization, including sourcing, managing, developing and monitoring performance of the supply base. You will ensure all corporate objectives are met, including procedure establishment, centralization of purchasing functions, cost reductions, supplier contracts and performance improvement initiatives. As the Purchasing Manager, you will build strong collaborative relationships cross-functionally within Atlas Copco as well as with a global supplier base, focusing on customer needs, value delivery, and balancing costs, quality and service.You will report to the General Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• You will act as strategic liaison within Atlas Copco and develop strategy and proven processes to achieve customers' needs.
• You will ensure direct and indirect purchasing activities are aligned to support the execution of the business plan.
• You will evaluate and select vendors, assess vendor capabilities, develop alternate sources, and evaluate vendor performance.
• Provide analysis and reports to support comprehensive Sustainability objectives with the Supply Base
• You will assure purchasing documents are properly completed
• You will verify terms and conditions of purchases are aligned with corporate standards
• Assure department records are maintained
• You will set and manage goals and objectives for the purchasing team
• You will collaborate with other divisional or group purchasing leaders
• You will negotiate contracts and supply agreements
• Develop and report purchasing metrics
• You will Monitor, approve / delegate purchases via requisition system
• Develop supplier relationships to achieve business results, development objectives, BCoP objectives
• You will develop internal processes, as required
• You will resolve contract issues and disputes
• Research and report commodity changes and trends
• You will monitor and communicate supplier performance for cost, quality and delivery
• You will pursue and implement cost reductions
• Support all Capital purchases as need by the organization
• Other operational functions as required.

What we expect of you?

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 2- 4 years required (5-10 years preferred) of relevant experience in manufacturing, supply chain management, and purchasing agreements with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills
• Ability to analyze and problem solve strategically
• Professionalism and integrity
• Computer literacy with working knowledge of various software applications
• Tier 1 auto industry experience preferred
• Working knowledge of quality systems
• Successful track record of developing suppliers

EDUCATION OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (AS APPLICABLE):

• Adequate visual acuity is required to utilize and communicate via PC regularly.

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.

Atlas Copco is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws. Atlas Copco strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender conformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.