SUMMARY

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining vendor relations with raw materials, product, equipment, and services for Company related purchases. Supervises all personnel within the purchasing department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop commodity strategies in conjunction with quality, engineering, and manufacturing departments that lead to measurable year over year cost reductions.
• Develops proactive quality methods that establishes dock to stock capable suppliers.
• Negotiate price, delivery and service levels with current and potential new vendors for the purchase of raw materials, products and services for the Company.
• Implements and maintains procedures for procuring materials and services.
• Partners with suppliers to achieve uninterrupted supply and optimum cost and quality
• Interfaces with production planning and other internal departments to ensure materials, services and suppliers are available to meet production schedules.
• Recommend contracts with vendors, develop new supply sources.
• Maintains current catalogs, price lists, vendor information and related information for reference.
• Works closely with sales to link forecasts to purchasing and inventory management.
• Identifies and implements strategies for cost reduction and containment.
• Qualifies and certifies vendors, then educates them to Company requirements.
• Primary responsibility is to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance directly related to the purchasing of raw materials, products and services for the Company.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and

applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees.

planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and

discipline employees; and address complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable

qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, contract agreements, and business periodicals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with vendors or employees in person or by telephone.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in varied situations.
• Knowledge of international procurement (L/C, custom procedures, on-site inspections, etc.)
• Knowledge of Government Contracting regulations (vendor requirements, etc.)
• Knowledge of various contract formats, their application, and their legalities.
• Computer utilization skills, including PC based programs.
• Knowledge of MRP functions and techniques as related to purchasing raw materials and components.
• Ability to negotiate contractual agreements with vendors.
• Ability to manage and lead direct reports effectively.
• Strong understanding of overall financial concepts of the Company.
• Ability to effectively evaluate performance of vendors and employees.
• The ability and skills to establish and maintain priorities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college and 3-5 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

The ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, depreciation, proportions, percentages, etc. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

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 accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• This job requires the ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously.
• Requires the ability to be an effective communicator and to work well with others to achieve overall established goals.
• Requires the ability to make effective decisions based on facts and intuition.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Safety glasses required upon entering the manufacturing area.

Star Cases, LLC dba ZERO Manufacturing, maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share the responsibility for fulfilling Star Cases, LLC dba ZERO Manufacturing’s commitment to equal employment opportunity. Star Cases, LLC dba ZERO Manufacturing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, and benefits. In addition, it is the policy of Star Cases, LLC dba ZERO Manufacturing to provide a reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works. For more information about reasonable accommodation, contact hr@zerocases.com

Zero Manufacturing offers a great benefits package (standard waiting period and eligibility requirements apply) to all eligible employees including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid life insurance on each employee at 1X time their annual salary
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouse, and children
• STD
• LTD
• 401K company match
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Time off (PTO)

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Applicants are treated based on their job-related qualifications, ability, and performance. To ensure that our EEO policies are carried out, Star Cases LLC dba Zero Manufacturing has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan at our facility. If you have any questions regarding this information, you may contact HR at 801-299-7370 or at HR@zerocases.com.