Purchasing Manager in Hart, Michigan at Peterson Farms Inc

Purchasing Manager is responsible for setting directions and executing day-to-day operations associated with materials management and logistics. This position reports to the VP of Manufacturing and includes managing and developing a team of employees. You will establish inventory requirements, negotiate vendor contracts, research & provide buying options, and be responsible for maintaining inventory levels at required levels.

We have a thoughtful approach to what we bring into our factory and what leaves our factory. We strive for locally sourced, environmentally clean, and durable materials that are safe for our employees and for our clients and are looking for someone that is inclined towards this approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

• Establish inventory requirements based on a combination of factors including vendor lead time, manufacturing operating tempo and new product introductions.
• Partner with Scheduling, Manufacturing and Engineering departments when developing material and inventory management plans.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor performance of current vendors (cost, quality, delivery), as well as source new vendors to obtain the best value and minimize supply chain risks.
• Review and approve purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Apply best practices to inventory management to minimize inventory shrink and order fulfillment errors.
• Ensure the reliability of applicable inventory and PO data in the ERP system, including management of the cycle counting and annual, physical inventory process.
• Manage the processes associated with packaging and shipping finished products to customers which include negotiating and coordinating with freight carriers and warehousing firms.
• Track and report key functional metrics to measure the overall effectiveness of the material management and logistics function.
• Manage the Purchasing, Receiving, Warehouse, and Shipping teams.
• Apply a continuous improvement approach in all aspects of the teams’ responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Accounting, or another relevant field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in management with oversight of materials and logistics, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

As part of a team-based work environment, must be able to demonstrate the following Job Competencies:

Job Competencies

• Team Orientation – Shows skill and ease at working in groups; works with others to achieve better results and forges close working relationships and alliances to get things done; is quick to cooperate versus expect others to bend to his/her wishes; supports joint ownership and shared recognition for results; recognizes advantages of group participation in planning and problem solving.
• Attention to Detail – Committed to exactness and precision in task completion; identifies, pays attention to, and works to understand details; thorough and consistent in following up at detail level; seeks to become expert in disciplines related to adopted career path to ensure quality and precision in work; takes pride in knowledge base and level of expertise.
• Takes Personal Responsibility in Individual Contributor Role – Demonstrates attitude and commitment to take personal responsibility for results, even when in team environment with no authority over others; will step up to fill gaps so results can be assured; avoids excuses as explanations or defending/justifying negative but preventable outcomes.
• Practical Intelligence – Absorbs new information quickly and is comfortable dealing with abstract concepts and relationships; relates new information to previously acquired knowledge to expand and refine frame of reference; enjoys learning and expanding breadth and depth of understanding on variety of subjects.
• Reliability/Dependability – Responds to internal customer needs, questions, and concerns in accurate and timely manner. Follows through commitments, assignments, and tasks; is at work when scheduled; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses work time wisely.
• Respects Diversity – Respects the Company’s diverse workforce and behaves in a manner that does not cause harm to others based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or religious believes.
• Adaptability – Has ability to focus on the benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive, objective manner, views change as learning opportunity; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Positive Working Relationships – Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; shares information and knowledge; demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty.
• Focus – Maintains focus on tasks and does not stray from job assignments.

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Noise level in work environment is moderate; Standard office setting.