Purchasing Manager

Danvers, MA, United States

Job Description

Our Purchasing Team plays an important role in our business operations and success. As a Purchasing Manager, you will get to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, leveraging your entrepreneurial spirit, passion for process simplification, analytical abilities, and ERP prowess to create great supply chain outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to have a high degree of autonomy in building strong purchasing processes and practices in a rapidly growing environment!

ITW’S BUSINESS MODEL & CULTURE:

We have an environment shaped by our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture that brings our exciting ideas to life. Our people thrive in our “flexibility within the framework” approach.

We are committed to providing you with growth and development opportunities that maximize your unique potential.

Our culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner – we want your entrepreneurial spirit to thrive!

Be a part of One ITW/One Team, where everyone’s contribution matters in our quest to achieve our full potential.

We live by our Core Values:

We focus on the essential core of each business opportunity, fostering simplicity in how we think and execute.

We gain strength through trial and error and work as a team through jointly sharing risk.

We treat our customers and suppliers with integrity and transparency, and constantly strive to do the right thing.

We deeply respect diversity at every level of the company and consequently promote an open environment where innovations can emerge from our various backgrounds and experiences.

We trust our team members and are confident that they each work to the highest professional standards and in the company’s best interests.

YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS JOB IF YOU ARE/HAVE…

Analytical and creative. You dig into the details and excel at determining where issues may be originating and immediately start strategizing creative ways to address challenges.

Incredibly organized. You thrive on structure and when there isn’t one, you create it to ensure great outcomes.

Passionate about process improvement. You are always thinking about ways to simplify and streamline processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build, track, measure, and analyze a comprehensive purchase plan including associated strategies around the plan.

Implement and retain purchasing and recordkeeping systems including all documentation.

Simplify and improve ERP system processes and procedures.

Assist with cost roll and price point variance efforts.

Coordinate with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.

Ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.

Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, including managing communication, creating and owning supplier contracts, reinforcing supplier accountability, and initiating cost improvements.

Successfully manage vendor performance (on time delivery, quality, cost, correct products, etc.)

Manage Market Rate of Demand and Kanban, including recommending and implementing changes and improvements for associated KPI's.

Manage purchasing for maintenance function.

Supply and coordinate down packing at vendor facilities.

Manage a team of buyers (2) to execute purchasing strategies.

Manage daily purchasing activities by supervising staff and allocating tasks.

Train new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.

Collaborate with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.

Understand and utilize all ITW toolbox concepts.

Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental and quality related policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.

3-5 years of experience as a purchasing manager or related role.

Experience creating a successful purchasing plan to support a company’s goals and objectives.

3-5 years of people management experience.

Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.

Strong planning and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and strong collaboration skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Qualifications

**Character & Chemistry **

* Customer Focused – is dedicated to meeting the expectations of our clients, suppliers, stakeholders, and other team members.

* Interpersonal Skills – relates well to all kinds of people and builds effective relationships, communicates effectively with team members, clients, and suppliers.

* Self-Development – Committed to improvement, seeks constructive criticism, understands strengths and weaknesses.

* Drive for Results – Steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Is action-oriented and displays focus, passion, and initiative. Takes appropriate action when something needs to be done.

* Administrative Skills – is able to sustain an organized process, prioritize and multi-task effectively while sustaining a high level of attention to detail.

* Adaptability – is able to quickly respond to changes and ensure that necessary resources will be available to meet demands.

**Minimum Qualifications**

* Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a related field is desired but not required.

* 5+ years of procurement experience, preferably for a multi-site church or organization.

* Proficient in utilizing various procurement software’s and systems.

* Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

Additional Information

**General Information**

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.

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