Description :
Showcase Window and Door is a well-established window and door manufacturing company that has been in business over 25 years is recruiting production assembly teammates to be part of our vision and growth. Showcase Windows and Doors manufactures and sells high-quality windows and doors to leading distributors throughout the Gulf Coast, from Texas to Mississippi. Great opportunity to learn, advance and share your creative ideas.
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Accrued Paid time off- 104 accrued hours available for new hires!
- Paid Holidays
- Gas Stipend
- Opportunity to grow
Job Summary :
The Purchasing Manager is a key member of the operations team and is responsible for overall purchasing activities and overall leadership of the purchasing. As a manager, the Purchasing Manager ensures that the manufacturing floor is supplied with the necessary materials to ship orders on time to customers, while also meeting purchasing cost standards. As a leader and technical subject matter expert for purchasing operations, the Purchasing Manager stays abreast of, and implements, industry best practices. Working with other members of the operations team, the Purchasing Manager will also manage and negotiate with suppliers to ensure that Openview standards are met, and that the best price, delivery, and overall supply terms are achieved.
Essential Functions :
Develops among assigned personnel a consciousness for the need for teamwork to attain department objectives.Works with Material Lead to determine daily schedule to plan work and personnel assignments for the shift to encourage the efficient utilization of employees, equipment, and facilities. Communicates personnel assignments and realigns as needed.Responsible for the Cycle Count Process and adjusts inventory accordingly. Determines root cause of inventory inaccuracies and takes steps to correct same.Responsible for the incoming quality control process.Purchases inventory, non-inventory, and MRO materials as assigned. Interfaces with vendors to meet internal requirements and reduce costs.Anticipates and determines causes of delays in department operations and takes appropriate action to meet deadlines. Communicates with other Supervisors, Director of Operations and Maintenance as necessary about potential concerns.Understands all procedures and processes for their department and assures that department personnel are trained. Suggests and implements process improvements.Responsible for assuring employees have the materials, supplies, components, tools and follow procedures necessary to efficiently perform their duties.Communicates and supports company goals and objectives.Responsible for ensuring that all receiving documents are completed accurately, timely, and neatly in accordance with established procedures.Develops, recommends, and implements improvements in processes and procedures for the department to reduce cost while improving service levels.Other Responsibilities :
Provide overall leadership and management to the Purchasing Team. Serve as subject matter expert for the Purchasing department in cross-functional projects.
Serve as primary contact for, and provide overall management of, established suppliers (domestic and international); Take primary responsibility for escalation and resolution of purchasing related issues.Monitor and manage inventory levels of purchased items, balancing financial, operational excellence, and warehouse space priorities.Review and approve quotes, purchase order price, quantitiesDrive cost reduction and material savings without reducing qualityMeasure supplier performance through supplier scorecard.Drive employee training and development; Ensure skillsets, performance, and organization can support current and future business needs.Drive continuous improvement within the department; Document and standardize processes and procedures to ensure consistency.Support non-manufacturing purchasing requests, including supplies, Maintenance, R&D, and Office, among others.Ensure continuous (24 / 7 / 365) manufacturing operations through ownership and management of the Material Resource Planning (MRP) function; Determine necessary order quantities and delivery timing.Monitor and manage inventory levels of purchased items, balancing financial, operational excellence, and warehouse space priorities.Drive cost reduction and material savings without reducing quality or performance.Multi-site purchasing responsibility.Requirements :
Skills and Knowledge :
Computer knowledge
Inventory FlowShipping and ReceivingOverhead CraneForkliftAbility to lead a work group.Ability to effectively communicate.Familiar with Microsoft Office Products such as Word and Excel Spreadsheets.Able to deal effectively with various personality types and cultures.Physical Requirements :
Must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hand and arm length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.Full hand dexterityMust be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time.Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalentTwo years post-secondary required / four-year degree preferred.Previous manufacturing experience preferred.Minimum 2 years of experience as a leader, supervisor, and / or manager.Proficiency with ERP systemsMinimum of 5 years of experience as a Buyer, Planner / Buyer, and / or Commodity Manager in a manufacturing environment. Record of accomplishment of increasing levels of responsibility.PI230721723bb4-31181-36134599
