Purchasing Manager Jobs

SUMMARY

CFT’s Purchasing Managers are the leaders of our factory purchasing teams as well as valued team members relied upon to guide and provide direction within manufacturing operations. This position reports directly to the Director of Plant Operations, but also includes a dotted-line reporting to the Global Supply Chain Manager. This distinction ensures strategic focus in support of the manufacturing requirements of our factories that focus on our customer’s demands.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage supplier relationships in support of CFT’s Supplier Relationship Management program
• Responsible for meeting the relevant CFT Targets to Improve (TTI); specifically cost down initiatives, OTD, quality (PPM), and inventory reduction targets.
• Display a strong sense of teamwork in working directly with peer functions within the factory leading to continuous improvement in the factory’s performance.
• Leading by example, a team of purchasing professionals focused on the strategic and tactical purchasing requirements of our Blaine, MN and Oakdale, MN facilities.
• Support and enhance customer satisfaction by working with Blaine and Oakdale’s Quality Team to improve customer complaints via Supplier Corrective Action processes.
• Manage RFP bids for Blaine and Oakdale and pursue leveraged opportunities for other CFT facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Leading by example, a team of warehouse and shipping and receiving personnel focused on inventory strategies and plant KPI’s at our Blaine and Oakdale facilities.
• Drive supplier productivity and performance through the engagement of supplier and peer review teams.
• Ensure proper implementation of Engineering Change Notices with suppliers and internal dispositions.
• Focus on data accuracy and its value to Operations and our suppliers
• Utilize and improve computer operating systems utilized in the management of our business.
• Assist in the implementation of Supply Chain best practices.
• Clearly define goals and objectives for team members and hold them accountable for success
• Align supplier capacity to meet growing demand.
• Utilize data to drive action and support continuous improvement
• Assist in development of sourcing strategies for key material category

• Lead a team of buyers.
• Lead warehouse and shipping and receiving personnel.
• Supports Director or Plant Operations in other requested supervisory roles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Periodic domestic and/or international travel will be required to effectively manage supplier performance or participate on company projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidates should have:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university (Business, Supply Chain, or Technical preferred). APICS or ISM/Supply Chain certification required or willingness to complete certification program within two years of employment. MBA or Masters in Supply Chain (or equivalent) is preferred.
• A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
• Advanced skills including Planning, Purchasing, Sourcing, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving / Logistics, and/or Manufacturing Engineering is desired.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• General P&L understanding is required.
• Two (2) to five (5) years in active personnel management
• Computer skills in MS Office are required; advance skills are preferred.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, suppliers, and employees. Ability to establish relations with a wide range of personalities, cultural backgrounds and educational levels.
• An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and a positive professional image.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing and ambiguous environment.
• Ability to read and interpret product drawings and specifications as well as basic understanding of engineering terms
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement is required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience in professional Materials position(s) or component purchasing is required. Industrial or Automotive purchasing experience desired or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems, as well as manufacturing process and procedures, and the ability to share this knowledge with others. EPICO experience a plus.
• Strong skills in work planning, capacity analysis, and scheduling.