Purchasing Manager

Driven to Win?

Imagine being directly responsible for helping the nation grow, to BUILD. Rockland Manufacturing, a respected, family-owned construction equipment manufacturer with an excellent reputation for quality and on-time shipments, is looking for a Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain Manager to join our leadership team in Bedford, Pennsylvania.

What You’ll Be Doing:

You’ll be responsible for all activities involved in the planning, procurement, control and distribution of materials and products necessary to produce Rockland’s compact and heavy equipment attachments.

Essential Functions:

· Collaborating with internal groups to identify requirements for equipment, materials, products and acceptable substitutions

· Maintaining knowledge of trends, prices, buyers and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directing strategy across different business groups accordingly

· Collaborating with other leaders/departments to maximize efficiency and resolve issues in purchasing, inventory control and contract management

· Purchasing complex items/capital equipment

· Managing relationships with suppliers

· Being a catalyst for creativity and innovation

· Representing the company in negotiating pricing, payment terms and contracts

· Reviewing vendor/supplier performance, being a fact and data driven decision maker to ensure supplier resiliency and supply continuity

· Leading a team of supply chain professionals to accomplish objectives

· Managing inventory, to include developing, maintaining and reporting inventory records, evaluating and managing safety stocks, oversight of cycle counts, monitoring inventory turns and oversight of obsolete inventory processes

Requirements:

· Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain functions

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management

· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

· Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail

· Effective interpersonal skills with a positive, professional attitude

· Proven negotiation skills

· Strong business and financial acumen

· Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate effectively

· Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

*Experience in a custom manufacturing and/or ISO Certified environment preferred but not required*

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package. More information can be obtained during the interview process.

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