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Position Title: Purchasing Manager
Position Location: Cincinnati
Position Description:
The production of unique alloys requires Polymet to procure raw materials in many different forms. Solid alloy rod, elemental and alloyed powders, fabricated components, flat metal strip and others all go in to the production of Polymet products. In an age of global supply, extreme market volatility and currency fluctuation, Polymet needs a Purchasing Manager that can monitor the slightest detail while keeping the purchasing department in line with the strategy and vision of the company. Polymet has sales representation and distribution on six continents throughout the world. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for procuring the materials necessary to meet the needs of this diverse and demanding customer base.
Primary Responsibilities:
Procure raw materials needed for production
- Negotiate price, terms and contracts
- Manage the material’s inventory levels
- Source new raw materials
Ensure the quality of purchased products
- Maintain the purchasing specifications used to buy raw materials
- Audit vendors when necessary to ensure their quality
- Manage the receiving department and the incoming inspection of all purchased products
- Maintain the procedural documents pertaining to purchasing and receiving
- Issue and follow up on corrective actions with vendors who supply non-conforming product
Manage the scrap generated from the manufacturing process
- Ensure the material is handled properly throughout the plant
- Negotiate the best value for scrap and revert sold
Direct reports
- Manage the Purchasing Agent and their purchasing responsibilities
- Manage the Receiving Clerk and their responsibilities
- Perform performance evaluations and employee development initiatives for direct reports
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in strategic company goal setting
- Participate in /lead company projects
- Work with the accounting department to resolve discrepancies on invoices
- Oversee all purchasing operations including supply items, machine parts and sub-contracting
- Identify, suggest and implement cost reduction opportunities
- Perform all job functions in a safe and professional manner
- Serve as a role model for employees at all levels throughout the organization
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the purchasing field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook and general computer applications
- Strong negotiating skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to make decisions and problem solve independently
- Confidence to assert oneself as necessary to ensure vendors meet the needs of Polymet
- Ability and willingness to work well with employees at all levels of the organization
- 1 – 2 years of leadership/managerial experience
Desired Abilities/Skills:
- Purchasing to aerospace specifications
- Purchasing metals
- Supply chain management
- Supply chain management
- Managing projects
- Experience with an MRP system
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