Purchasing Manager at Steel Grip, Inc. – Danville, Illinois

Summary: Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies in an organization by performing the following duties.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree is preferred

5+ years related experience and/or training

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises 1-3 employees in the Purchasing Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Collects and researches data, Designs workflows and procedures.

Design - Generates creative solutions; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Technical Skills - Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Meets commitments.

Oral Communication - Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Delegation - Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others.

Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Improves processes, products and services..

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.

Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures, Conserves organizational resources.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner.

Attendance/Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals..

Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

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.

Computer Skills

Experience in Microsoft Office Products and ABS Computer System is highly recommended.

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.