What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Compass Systems and Sales, LLC?
Company Background
- Compass Systems & Sales, LLC is an industry leading provider of highly engineered, fully integrated, turnkey, automated conveyance solutions.
- Compass Systems’ customized solutions are used to automate and efficiently convey materials and by-products (scrap) across a demanding set of manufacturing environments.
- Turnkey business model seamlessly integrates the design, fabrication, installation, and aftermarket service and support of its material handling systems.
- Compass Systems’ automated conveyance systems are relied upon by leading global customers within the automotive; pulp, paper, agriculture, heavy manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, material converting and other attractive end markets
We're looking for a self-motivated, experienced professional that is capable of overseeing the purchasing process for our company. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling multiple tasks simultaneously, and have a keen eye for detail relating to financial reports and sales data. The Procurement Manager will assist in resolving conflicts between company staff and vendors, and will work directly with marketing staff to create a positive shopping experience for customers.
Procurement Manager will manage vendors and purchase raw and shop materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Procurement of raw materials, shop materials, and various other components.
- Responsible for ISO Certification Process which includes development updates and heading up the audit process for recertification.
- Work with Engineering Project Managers to procure key components for systems.
- Updating purchase orders with the order confirmations and daily follow up when confirmation is not received.
- Maintaining accurate delivery dates from vendors including extensive follow-up.
- Maintaining price, lead time, and vendor information in our ERP system.
- Considering price, quality, availability, reliability, and technical support when choosing a vendor.
- Developing and maintaining vendor relationships.
- Processing and tracking vendor return.
- Working with Accounts Payable to correct any invoicing/receiving errors.
- Vendor expediting to service the shop and as well as technicians in the field.
- Vendor performance tracking: on time delivery, quality, and price variances.
- Managing vendor files.
- Manage Inventory Control and Receiving areas.
- Manage and work with Inventory Control to maintain accuracy.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has supervisory responsibilities of purchasing agent, quality inspection, inspection and receiving.
TRAVEL:
This role includes a maximum of 10% travel in the continental United States.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Technical knowledge of manufacturing environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills. Detail oriented.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office. Intermediate level user in Excel.
- Knowledge of ERP systems. JobBoss ERP System experience preferred.
- Ability to read engineering drawings preferred
- Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) preferred
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline required.
- 3-5 years of direct purchasing experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
Why a Career with Compass
- Growing organization
- Cutting edge technology
- Collaborative work environment
- Benefits include PTO / Medical / Dental / Vision / 401k / Education Reimbursement
- 9/80 Work week (every other Friday off)
- Compass Systems and Sales is an Equal Opportunity Employer