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Purchasing and Materials Manager

assaabloy
Lawrence, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2025

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing supply chains and managing materials efficiently? Do you have strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and experience in people management?

Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY – the global leader in opening solutions, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Purchasing and Materials Manager to join our team and this could be the position for you.

 

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement process, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely availability of materials to support our production goals. A keen eye for detail, excellent negotiation skills, a track record of driving cost savings, and the ability to lead and grow teams will be critical experience for this position.

 

In this position you will:

  • Ensure uninterrupted supply through effective planning and execution of operational purchasing/planning activities and supporting strategic sourcing efforts and projects as needed.
  • Manage, train, and evaluate the buyer, planning, and purchasing teams.
  • Work cross functionally to achieve success in identified accountabilities, continuous improvement of material flow, utilization analysis and supply chain optimization.
  • Establish and maintains proper purchasing practices to be followed by the department staff.
  • Negotiate price and delivery on purchased items (delegated ownership coordinated with sourcing team)
  • Ensure accurate records are maintained (payment terms, standards, etc., supplier information, MRB, Rejections, etc.)
  • Ensure discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner (3-way match, receiving, etc.)
  • Oversee the development and implementation of processes and systems to improve purchasing/planning efficiency
  • Coordinate performance reviews with suppliers and insuring report cards are maintained and communicated in a timely manner.
  • Resolve and/or escalate supply issues in a timely manner.
  • Maintain and publish key KPI’s
  • Implement methodologies (PFEP, Kanban, and Pull Systems) to ensure cost-effective material flow and inventory control.

 

Requirements:

  • 4-year college degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
  • Minimum 5 recent years of manufacturing purchasing experience on a progressive career path
  • Minimum 2-3 recent years managing a team of professionals (may be substituted with exceptional experience managing cross functional sourcing teams and projects as well as demonstrated people and leadership shills).
  • Experience in commodities buying; experience buying coiled steel preferred
  • Experience developing sourcing strategies in a cross functional cross company environment
  • Strong background in supply chain (international) and inventory management systems
  • Proven experience driving internal and external continuous improvement activities within the supply chain function
  • Experience working in a structured ERP environment (Oracle, SAP, etc)
  • Inventory classification experience, such as ABC analysis
  • Proficiency with the scheduling process and master scheduling
  • Proficient in supply chain and inventory management systems
  • Professional Certification as a:  CPSM, Certified Professional in Supply Management, CPIM, Certified in Production and Inventory Management or related certifications (or commitment to obtain professional license within first two years if not certified.)
  • Six sigma and or lean training (preferred)

 

The Details:

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and we understand the value of work-life balance.

 

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution) among others.

 

Our goal is to be a world-leading company that attracts diverse talent, where all team members feel safe being their true selves and are able to thrive in a work environment that promotes change, innovation, and provides equal access and opportunity.

 

We are part of a global company, ASSA ABLOY with a diverse range of opportunities, both locally and abroad. We offer a competitive salary, training and the opportunity to develop and enhance your career. We take great pride in the efforts of our team members who create a supportive team environment and make ASSA ABLOY such a great place to work.

 

As one of North America’s leading garage door manufacturers, Amarr Company takes pride in fostering a culture where employees enjoy many opportunities for career growth, rapid advancement, and relocation to some of America’s most desired cities.  Although Amarr Company is an international business, employees enjoy a family-oriented, caring culture and rewarding work environment.  Amarr Company offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and a robust bonus program.  At Amarr Company, the door is always open and there is no ceiling to your career growth.

 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Amarr is an E-Verify participant.

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