Purpose of the Position:
Manages the overall operations of Purchasing. Responsible for overseeing all Purchasing functions company wide.
Essential job functions:
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Responsible for the purchasing team throughout ACSI.
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Assist Mgrs. and supervisors with related purchasing and supplier quality matters.
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Assures the plant and personnel are following the Safety guidelines and programs.
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Maintain a good working relationship with all managers to understand production schedules and deadlines for product being manufactured.
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Work within purchasing group to procure all items needed for production to meet and complete production schedule.
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Work with Engineering to source alternative items when lead times and availability negatively affect the production schedule.
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Assures compliance with ISO program.
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Implement and maintain cycle count program and physical inventories as needed.
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Work with the materials group to perform root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies using proven root cause analysis methodologies.
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Work with the materials manager to set safety stock limits on long lead-time items.
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Train and develop the organization to understand critical concepts and principles of LEAN.
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Control purchasing department budgets, interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
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Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
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Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
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Work with current and new suppliers to shorten long lead-time items.
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Direct and coordinate activities of buying and distributing material, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
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Work with AP to handle any invoice discrepancies as they arise.
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Negotiate costs for raw materials, purchased parts and services to ensure ACSI is aligned with the best cost available from its vendors.
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Maintain critical vendor list
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Work with purchasing team to bring on new vendors to strengthen ACSI buying power.
Marginal job functions:
- Performs other activities assigned by the Vice President of the Company.
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Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
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Manufacturing background.
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Purchasing background.
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Strong background in negotiating costs.
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Logistics experience.
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Hands-on experience with ERP systems like SAP, M2M, and MAPICS etc. is highly desirable.
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5+ years in Purchasing management.
Physical Demands:
Hours: 8-10 per day Week: 40-50 hrs per week Lunch: 1 hour
Sitting: 70 % of time Standing & Walking: 30 % of time
Environment:
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Office and Plant environment.
Physical tasks:
Stress:
Performance Standards:
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Ability to perform work according to company guidelines and client's requirements.
- Ability to maintain and control all production and personnel programs right on target.
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Ability to prepare and present Government and any other report on a timely fashion.