Greater Chicago Area
Chemical - Tires and Tire & Wheel Assemblies
Metallic - Wheels and Kitting
Lead a dynamic team including purchasing agents, planners, and quality personnel. Negotiate contracts, delivery of products, payment terms, and ensure suppliers and vendors follow the conditions of these contracts. Qualify vendors for new products by evaluating quality history, price, and on-time delivery. Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. Control purchasing department budgets. Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training. Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Identify purchasing needs Negotiate with suppliers Manage inventory Coordinate shipments Deep understanding and professional experience with purchasing contracts In depth knowledge of Misys platforms and services
Responsible for the full life cycle of materials beginning with buy and build signals in accordance to system demand. Develop strategic suppliers, timely procurement of complex custom parts Identified areas for improvement and negotiate quotes with suppliers decreasing a variety of costs up to 15%. Analyze MRP reports and purchase requisitions, order parts, assemblies, services and generate POs in support of the production plan. Calculate, monitor and analyze current inventory levels and place purchase orders as needed.
Review all invoices to ensure costs are accurate according to purchase order and codes invoice by G/L department code. Develop spreadsheets for tracking of savings. Develop, submit & monitor budgets for branches and departments for certain GL’s. Balance monthly variances and budget discrepancies, making journal entry adjustments as required. Oversee Purchasing Specialist function and all duties involved. Ensure all on-line orders are placed through Purchasing Specialist. Accrue costs as required to eliminate monthly variances. Track spending for major renovation & new build projects and reconciliations are reviewed and provided to Finance monthly. Balance debit card payments ensuring money is funded in checking account for payments to suppliers. Verify tax, utility and operational expense reconciliations for all leased branches.