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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Purchasing Manager 7930 N Faulkner Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53224, USA Req #792 Tuesday, March 26, 2024 The Purchasing Manager plays a key role in overseeing and enhancing strategic supplier relationships, as well as managing various purchasing processes and activities. They serve as a champion in obtaining the best overall value for all acquired items, encompassing materials, products, supplies, and services. The overarching objective is to enhance quality and streamline processes while simultaneously minimizing costs. What You Will Do: Develop and implement purchasing strategies. Develop the supplier base to meet quality, cost, and on-time delivery requirements, and develop new suppliers as required to meet stated objectives. Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc. Assess, manage, and mitigate risks. Evaluate and execute cost reductions and quality improvements within the supply chain. Participate and play a key role in new product developments. Manage supplier rating system(s). Serve as a mentor to manage, develop, and motivate staff. Develop, recommend, and implement purchasing policies and procedures. Coordinate with Supply Chain and inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs. Be able to recommend and implement leading-edge purchasing systems and associated processes. Use data/data analytics to drive continuous improvement activities. Make recommendations for continuous improvement Maintain appropriate staffing levels. Responsible for time and attendance, completing performance/competency evaluations, competency/training logs, providing feedback, motivation, and disciplinary action for employees in assigned department(s). What You Bring (Qualifications): Bachelor\'s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field. 7+ years of purchasing and negotiating experience, with 2+ years managing others. Automotive manufacturing experience with a global organization preferred. Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management. Thorough understanding of MRP concepts. Knowledge and understanding of ERP systems. (JD Edwards/PeopleSoft preferred) Proven experience with data analysis and process improvement. International supply chain experience preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office. CPM certification preferred. Ability to travel by air/car as needed. Must have a valid driver\'s license, acceptable driving record, and adequate insurance Keys for success: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. MRP/Forecasting ERP Systems Negotiating Supplier Relationship Management/Development Agile in using data for analysis and path toward automation High energy; Able to meet the rigor of the automotive and other demanding markets. Excellent people and communication skills and practices. Why Work Here: Our most valuable resource is our people. At HellermannTyton,... For full info follow application link. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/90CC8529CF4345CF