What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co?
Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co is seeking a talented Supply Chain Manager to lead the procurement function of our dynamic and growing organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management roles, including leadership and developing team capabilities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in modernizing procurement processes and participating in the successful implementation of our new ERP system. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to make a significant impact on cost savings, efficiency, and adoption of procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the implementation of the ERP procurement system, ensuring procurement readiness for go-live.
- Update and modernize purchasing policies, procedures, and programs across the organization to improve efficiency and compliance.
- Manage, mentor, and develop the Procurement team while identifying future organizational needs.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiating for optimal pricing, quality, and service guarantees.
- Analyze vendor payments and outgoing expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
- Monitor, evaluate, and improve supplier performance while developing new supply sources as needed.
- Manage the review, evaluation, and negotiation of bids, recommend awards, and establish favorable account/credit terms.
- Oversee and negotiate blanket purchase orders to streamline purchasing processes.
- Collaborate with 29 branch locations to enhance efficiency, implement process improvements, and drive cost reduction initiatives.
- Review and approve check requisitions and invoices, ensuring correct pricing and authorization.
