Purchasing Manager- Automotive Parts

A global manufacturing company is looking for a Purchasing Manager to manage purchasing department of raw materials. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and fostering a relationship with our suppliers and vendors.

Purchasing Manager responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing operation of the raw materials department
• Ensure purchased products are received in timely manner and address any delivery issues
• Analyze the current market and forecast the need of products
• Ensure the company inventory meets the need of products all the time
• Negotiate prince, term, delivery, quality requirements, etc.
• Ensure the company follows federal/state/local policies and laws
• Provide purchasing program in ERP system and manage process and operation
• Work closely with Sales department and provide support for any further information needed
• Perform hiring for the purchasing department and provide training for new employees if necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Purchasing Manager requirements:

• Minimum 5 year's of experience in purchasing experience in manufacturing setting
• Minimum 2-3 years' of experience in managerial role
• Experience with ERP software
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience with steel industry is preferred
• Ability to be flexible, to work effectively with wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment
• Excellent communication (Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening) and presentation Skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently
• Team-worker, Detail-oriented, Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
• This position includes working in a manufacturing and/or warehousing work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

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