Operations Manager of Purchasing/Supply Chain

A global automotive parts sourcing company is seeking an Operations Manager to join its small Kansas Division.

This role is responsible for overseeing the entire operation of the Kansas Branch, ensuring that all processes align with company policies, procedures, and goals. The ideal candidate will play a key role in optimizing efficiency, maintaining operational standards, and driving overall performance within the division.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of five years of management or supervisory experience in a purchasing department, overseeing the supply chain between suppliers in the U.S. and other countries, as well as local customers.

Additionally, cost management and price negotiations with suppliers are key responsibilities of the role.

The ideal candidate must have 5 years minimum experience in management/supervisory of either manufacturing facilities or similar distribution companies.

Job Description:

• Oversee the duties and responsibilities of all department managers and supervisors to ensure that each department is run in accordance with all applicable operating objectives, goals, policies and procedures.
• Has final authorization in all divisional/departmental issues in accordance with corporate policies, procedures, operating principles and guidelines.
• Train, develop and empower employees to utilize their skills for self improvement and creativity to improve the company’s operations and profitability.
• Encourage employees to take possession of their jobs as though they have ownership in the division and enforce the need for customer satisfaction as the customer is number one in our business.
• Provide the necessary resources to fully support all corporate and divisional operating objectives, goals, policies and procedures, including but not limited to personnel, equipment, supplies and safety.
• Coordinate daily business operations in all matters including but not limited to, the allocation of resources, coordination of personnel, hiring, firing, disciplinary actions and performance appraisals, in accordance with company policy.
• Set operational goals for the division based on the company's plans and goals.
• Oversee the divisional budget from an operating expense standpoint. and prepare operational reports including division’s all activities on a monthly basis.
• Oversee the purchasing process and manage the inventory levels in accordance with divisional operating objectives, policies and procedures, and operating principles.
• Work directly with suppliers and customers on an as needed basis.
• Participate in customer audits of our facilities.
• Other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
• Over 5 years of management experience of an entire team or branch with manufacturers or distributors.
• Capable of providing guidance and supervision of all divisional staff.
• Work independently without direct supervision.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Possess a strong knowledge in areas directly related to the successful operation of the division including but not limited to staffing levels, purchasing, inventory control and all warehouse operations.
• Ability to work well with all levels of management, executive leadership and support staff.
• Ability to effectively and accurately coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Problem-solving and conflict management.
• Travel as needed