Manufacturing Purchasing Manager

Company: MobilityWorks and Driverge
Location: Akron
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

The role of the Manufacturing Purchasing Manager is to ensure that materials support all plant operations.___________________________________________________________________________________________
Essential Job Functions and Duties:

• Direct the purchasing of direct and indirect material to support all production plants (Currently four locations).
• Development of new suppliers to support product expansions.
• Mentor and develop buyers at production plants.
• Manage the total cost of ownership for materials.
• Participate in sales and operations planning.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and an ability to deal with complex and conditional situations.
• Comply with Driverge's Core Values (LOVE IT).
• Complete other duties as assigned.
  Position Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:
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  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
  • 5 years' experience in buying.
  • 2 years' supervisory experience.
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing ERP. Rootstock experience a plus.
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Solid verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
  • Good energy and a positive attitude.
    • Use of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel required.
      • Maintain a valid driver's license.
      • Candidates must successfully complete criminal and motor vehicle background check and pre-employment drug screening.
        Physical Demands/Work Environment:
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        • Ability to travel up to 15% of time.
        • Able to function capably in an office environment using standard equipment (telephones, fax machines, computers, copiers, etc.).
        • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Occasional lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
        • Must be able to complete office-related physical activities (walking, standing, talking, hearing, pushing, reaching, seeing, stooping/crouching, smelling, depth perception, identifying colors) as needed.
        • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to produce.
        • Participate in required company safety programs, trainings and PPE guidelines.

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