Job Description

Purchasing Manager for Outstanding Metal Manufacturer – SW Rural Clackamas County

Acumen is proud to partner with a 50-year-old industrial manufacturing company to find a Purchasing Manager to join their team.  Our client has established a well-earned national reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and strong customer orientation.

This newly created role offers the opportunity to play a key role in the company’s procurement strategy. The Purchasing Manager will source suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships, ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services while driving efficiencies across the supply chain.  This is a dynamic opportunity to develop this role to be an influential partner across departments in a company that values innovation and operational excellence.

If You:

• Have the desire to affect change and enable growth
• Have a successful track record of building successful relationships with vendors
• Enjoy collaborating with other departments regarding scheduling and forecasting
• Are adept at analysis and seeing the big picture, creating strategic plans
• Have experience in purchasing steel or comparable metals

Then this may be a great opportunity for you!

Compensation: Salary of $95,000 to $115,000 per year and a generous benefits package. This is an on-site role.

Your key responsibilities would include:

• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies tailored to the organization's needs, including analyzing historical data, market trends, and demand forecasts to optimize purchasing processes and achieve significant cost savings.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on criteria such as reliability, quality, pricing, and delivery capabilities. Build and maintain strong relationships with selected vendors to ensure a stable supply chain and competitive pricing.
• Engage in contract negotiations with suppliers to secure advantageous terms, pricing, and payment conditions.
• Continuously monitor and analyze market trends, supplier performance, and changes in pricing and availability of goods and services to proactively respond to market fluctuations and mitigate potential risks.
• Collaborate closely across departments to understand their unique purchasing needs, specifications, and timelines, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to delivery, ensuring that the acquisition of materials, supplies, and equipment are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget constraints.
• Conduct regular evaluations of supplier performance based on predefined KPIs, and take appropriate corrective actions to address any issues, optimize performance, and foster continuous improvement.
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in all purchasing activities, maintaining a high level of integrity and transparency throughout the procurement process.
• Utilize advanced inventory management techniques and systems to maintain optimal inventory levels, prevent stockouts, minimize excess inventory, and reduce carrying costs, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

 Requirements for this position include:

• 2+ years of experience in a senior or managerial role, demonstrating leadership and team management capabilities.
• Experience in the metals manufacturing industry or sector preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or other similar systems, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable agreements.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and resolving conflicts or issues effectively.
• Experience in inventory management, including optimizing inventory levels, preventing stockouts, and minimizing carrying costs.
• Familiarity with inventory control strategies and best practices.
• Experience managing procurement projects, cross-functional initiatives, or process improvement projects related to purchasing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute procurement projects from initiation to completion.
• Experience ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in procurement activities.
• Familiarity with legal requirements related to contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor relationships.
• Experience analyzing data, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and generating reports to support decision-making and performance evaluation.
• Ability to utilize reporting tools and analytics software to drive insights and improvements in procurement processes.

Procedure for Applying:
To apply or see our other positions available, please go to Acumen Executive Search to submit a resume and brief cover letter indicating your interest in the opportunity. If our current open positions are not the right fit for you and you would like us to share relevant opportunities, please send your resume and a brief cover to info@AcumenExecutiveSearch.com.

About Acumen:

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