Manager, Procurement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and directing all purchasing and procurement activities, including but not limited to excess inventory control, cost-reduction initiatives, supplier relationship management, on-time delivery performance, and coordination with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Control (QC). This role drives continuous improvement within the department while ensuring the organization achieves its operational, quality, and financial objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and develop procurement staff by directing work activities, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Track, analyze, and report key performance metrics to reduce costs, improve capacity, and increase departmental effectiveness.
• Develop and execute supplier negotiation strategies to achieve favorable pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
• Monitor market conditions and forecast pricing trends to identify opportunities and risks within the supply chain.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Identify, develop, and maintain strategic supplier partnerships.
• Evaluate potential suppliers based on capability, quality, capacity, and overall business fit.
• Review supplier quotations and negotiate contracts within established budgetary guidelines.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Oversee purchasing activities to ensure material availability and support program schedules.
• Resolve supplier quality issues and nonconforming product concerns in collaboration with QA, QC, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support expedited material requirements to meet operational demands.
• Develop, maintain, and improve documented procedures, process flows, and work instructions.
• Manage departmental payroll and budget activities.
• Approve purchase orders, debit memos, manual requisitions, and standard cost changes in accordance with company policies.
• Establish and implement commodity and program buyer assignments and strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing and supply chain operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees within the Purchasing Department and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include:

• Interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees.
• Training, coaching, and developing team members.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Conducting performance evaluations.
• Recognizing and rewarding performance.
• Administering disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Addressing employee concerns and resolving issues effectively.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required skills and abilities include:

• Strong knowledge of purchasing, supply chain, and business management principles.
• Advanced leadership, team development, and resource coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage projects from inception through completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems, preferably Epicor.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism and sound business judgment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years of procurement or purchasing experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Moderate domestic and international travel may be required to support JAMCO America programs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply sound judgment and common-sense understanding in carrying out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving multiple variables where standardization may be limited.
• Ability to interpret and analyze information presented in written, oral, diagram, and schedule formats.

Responsibility

This position has significant responsibility for the organization's supply chain function and requires effective coordination and collaboration with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure operational success.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedural documentation.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical analysis, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to business situations.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to support procurement decisions and operational objectives.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Customer Orientation

Must demonstrate a commitment to meeting the needs of both internal and external customers by:

• Delivering high-quality service.
• Managing challenging situations professionally.
• Meeting commitments and deadlines.
• Responding promptly to customer inquiries and requests.
• Seeking feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrating courtesy, professionalism, and sensitivity in all interactions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderate.

Jamco is passionate about providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package and pleased to offer the following to eligible employees-

• Medical Coverage
• Dental and Vision Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Benefit Conversion at Termination
• Bereavement Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Family and Medical Leave
• Paid Parental Leave (40 hours) *Qualifying event after June 15th, 2022
• Flexible Benefit Plan (Flex Spending)
• Holidays
• Jury Duty/Witness Service Leave
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Pregnancy Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Personal Leave
• Wedding Leave
• Wellness Program/Gym Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

This description provides a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. 

Jamco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).