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ERL Inc. Purchasing Manager in New Albany, Indiana
Are you looking for a rewarding challenge? Are you good at negotiating, establishing and growing relationships with vendors and team members? If so, we offer competitive salary and benefits package and would love to hear from you.
Summary
Our Purchasing Manager position is responsible for converting purchase requests into vendor orders for both locations, New Albany, IN and Houston, TX. Purchase orders are transmitted to the appropriate vendor for procurement of the requested material, goods, or services. Vendor confirmation of orders solidifies Production and Sales planning activities. This role is crucial in selecting and managing suppliers, controlling costs, and developing procurement strategies aligned with ERL’s goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Procure raw materials and goods as necessary, including equipment, tools, parts, and supplies.
Track price increases by item and provide reports to management that outlines communicated price increases by item.
Setup new items in Replenishment + and be the point person for any issues with inventory levels/usage/etc.
Keep current with market trends, especially in the steel market, and communicate to Sales and Plant Management to aid in business forecasting.
Communicate and build relationships with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedules.
Work with suppliers on custom-designed items according to our specific needs and specifications.
Maintain accurate system records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery performance and product quality performance.
Work closely with shop personnel to make required inventory adjustments when needed for both locations and develop and sustain accurate inventory management of purchased items.
Consistently interact with ERL Receiving personnel to resolve problems related to system data flow as related to payables and inventory matters.
Support Purchasing needs, as required, for ERL Houston, including items where pricing or technical assistance would be beneficial to overall Company profitability.
Negotiate & maintain phone system, security system, and cell phone contracts. Handle equipment purchases, maintenance, repairs, and any issues with these systems and cell phones, as necessary. Work with security vendor to keep up-to-date employee codes for door pads and alarm panels.
Any other purchasing tasks requested.
Requirements
5+ years progressive experience in procurement for a manufacturer.
Bachelor’s Degree or proven equivalent experience
Previous experience working with an ERP system required, preferably NetSuite.
Strong decision-making and analytical skills, with the ability to address and resolve issues with discretion.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Effective communication skills to engage with all levels of the organization, including customers.
Proven ethical behavior
Customer-centric approach to ensure elevated levels of service and satisfaction.
High attention to detail, meticulous, and able to maintain an elevated level of quality.
Adaptable, resourceful, and willing to learn.
Member of a Purchasing Organization a plus.
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