Purchasing Manager

We are Doe Run – 160 years strong, delivering minerals and metals to power the world.  Join our team as a Purchasing Manager.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and one of the largest lead producers in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run has facilities in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona and operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in Boss, MO.  Using innovative mining techniques, Doe Run skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world. As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located at http://sustainability.doerun.com/.   

We offer:

• Competitive base pay plus opportunities for bonuses. (or “bonus pay” if you prefer that wording)
• Benefits that start day one, including insurance, paid time off, and discount programs.
• Career growth opportunities plus training and education assistance.

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Purchasing Manager to manage day to day activities of purchasing department to support company strategic goals and support supply chain function within Doe Run to reduce overall costs to the company. This position is located at our Central Office in Viburnum, MO.

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Proficient computer skills in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Financial Software
• Advanced vendor management skills including negotiation, quality, and service level expectations.
• Ability to oversee compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of requirements for contracts, MSAs and SOWs.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Contract management Contracts made with vendors. Negotiating the terms and conditions in contracts and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions, as well as documenting and agreeing on any changes or amendments that may arise during its implementation or execution. Provide direction and coaching for buyers regarding their day-to-day job duties and performance goals. Promote increased cross-company cooperation between internal users and the supply chain.
• Negotiate supplier relationships to deliver bottom-line savings while maintaining/improving the quality of goods and services. Manage vendor approval process; communicate qualifications/criteria regarding price, quality, and availability. Collaborate with maintenance to determine the correct criteria.
• Promote increased sourcing to lower costs. Oversee contract management activities to protect Doe Run. Analyze strengths and weaknesses of the supply chain and implement strategies to improve efficiencies. Participate in weekly meetings to review vendors, and services, and identify and resolve issues. Analyze strengths and weaknesses.
• Identify daily priorities to support operations. Monitor emergency orders and keep requestors informed of progress. Monitor Min-Max to appropriately re-order parts. Attend maintenance meetings to adjust inventory and look for obsolete items to be purged from inventory.
• Foster a culture to maintain EHS (environmental, health, and safety) compliance by allocating resources, establishing expectations, and holding teams accountable for adherence to EHS policies, procedures, and best practices; reviewing reports and ensuring corrective action for unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and participating in the continuous improvement in EHS performance through management systems.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Environmental Conditions, Physical & Lifting Requirements: 

• Regularly uses computer and telephone.
• Quiet office setting.
• Regularly sitting, talking, hearing and repetitive wrist and/or finger movement. . Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and concentrated attention.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 5 pounds. 

 Doe Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.