What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Products Unlimited, Inc?
Company Overview
Products Unlimited, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of polyester fibers in the United States, with a proud history spanning over 50 years. Headquartered in Omaha, NE, we operate manufacturing plants across Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin, delivering high-quality products made in the USA through our dedicated business units.
Products Unlimited, Inc. is one of three companies within the CFM Global business. “CFM Global is a manufacturer of innovative new filtration products for HVAC and industrial spray booth applications. Our history has changed the paradigm of the filter market. Our future will do the same.”
We are seeking a Purchasing/Costing Manager to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that the purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. The Purchasing/Costing Manager’s responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the inventory activities.
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing and managing an organization's procurement activities.
- Ensuring the acquisition of necessary goods and services of the right quality, quantity, and price.
- Sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, managing contracts, ensuring timely delivery of goods
- Conduct market research to identify pricing trends
- Work with team members to complete duties as needed
- Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
- Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
- Negotiate and secure blanket contracts for raw materials and utilities, such as natural gas.
Additional Expectations: Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Proven working experience as a Purchasing Manager or in a similar role
- Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
- A knack for negotiation and networking
- Working experience with SAP Business One
- Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
- Solid judgement along with decision making skills
- Strong leadership capabilities
- BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration, accounting
- Must be able to travel
Preffered Knowledge, Certifications, Skills, Abilities: (Thos helpful to effective performance.)
- Deal with Uncertainty
- Strong Safety Adherence
- Attention to Detail
- Flexibility
- Strong Mathmatical Apptitude
- Excel Proficient
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000
