Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Chattanooga, TN

Full Time

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Advanced certifications a plus
• 12 years of purchasing/procurement management experience in a heavy manufacturing industry, including the purchasing of technical, mechanical, or electrical products/materials and commodity items
• 12 years of experience with computers: specifically, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ERP, inventory, ordering, and tracking systems preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX
• 12 years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and bills of material (BOM s)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent analytical problem-solving, organizational, and negotiation skills
• Proficient in managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately as well as work cross functionally and collaboratively with engineering, sales, parts and production departments
• Maintain positive, constructive cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management working both individually and as part of a team
• Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous process improvement
• Effectively delegate tasks, make decisions, interpret, and communicate work requirements and goals while managing impactful department priorities
• Lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity while demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activities
• Proven ability to successfully collaborate, influence, lead teams, and drive change
• Skilled in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations