What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Kubota?
BASIC PURPOSE & SCOPE
The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the company's procurement activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This role involves identifying and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to support the company's operational needs and strategic goals. The Procurement Manager is also for overseeing suppliers and developing strategic plans to ensure on-time and accurate deliveries.
PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES
Direct the Parts Procurement function of Supplier identification and selection, including developing procedures, policies and supplier selection approval.
Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives.
Interface with Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, Legal and Accounting team to negotiate favorable terms, including pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and service agreements.
Develop/manage the initial production sample (first article) approval process. Ensure product meets all specified requirements and standards before full-scale production begins. Interface with the appropriate Engineering function to gain first article approval.
Analyze procurement costs and identify opportunities for cost savings. Implement cost-effective purchasing practices aligned with the company’s goals and objectives.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitor supplier performance, and address any issues or discrepancies with suppliers. Collaborate with suppliers to improve processes and reduce costs.
Accountable for departmental procedural documentation of procurement process. Review procedures and policies, create new and revise existing procedures and policies as necessary to maintain pace with changes in parts procurement.
Participate in Product Support Department weekly cross-functional meetings with Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Operations and Planning.
Provide input into setting department budget and manage resources within assigned budget.
Manage employees in department including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, distributing and reviewing work and managing employee performance.
Additional duties as assigned by management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Certifications, & Training:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Advanced coursework or training in Supply Chain, Procurement, Sourcing, Purchasing preferred.
Skills & Background:
Proven experience as a Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager, Procurement Engineer or similar role.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient using SAP ERP/WMS solutions
Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access and the ability to quickly learn other software packages.
Ability to work in team-oriented environment.
Ability to effectively lead and motivate team to achieve assigned goals.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Typical Office Environment
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature & level of work performed by incumbents within the classification. This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications & working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification. This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job. Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties & responsibilities & to designate other functions as essential at any time.
