Purchasing Manager - Magnum Piering
Cincinnati, OH
About the Job
Magnum Piering in Cincinnati, OH is seeking to hire a full-time Purchasing Manager who will play an essential role in our success.
About Magnum Piering
Magnum Piering has been designing and manufacturing high-quality foundations, repair products for almost four decades. We are proud to be one of the first foundation repair systems manufacturers in the U.S. The leader in deep foundation designs and manufacturing, Magnum Piering's products are specified by engineers across the U.S. and Canada and are installed by qualified contractors. Since 1981, Magnum's products and installing contractors have withstood the most important test of all "the test of time".
We know that we owe our success to our great team. This is why in addition to great pay and excellent benefits, we offer growth potential and job security. As a locally-owned business, we offer our team a good work-life balance, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive work environment. Come join our team!
Job Description
- Use cost-effective strategies for purchasing of steel materials that meet current forecast for products.
- Monitor inventory levels to keep the inventory as low as possible while meeting the forecast and operational objectives.
- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with suppliers/vendors while continually scouting for additional vendors/suppliers.
- Evaluate spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of product purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
- Communicate with Upper Management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production.
- Meet with Production Manager frequently to discuss supply needs and how that affects the production schedules.
- Conduct cost analyses and set benchmarks for improvements.
- Maintain an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders.
- Worth with receiving and inventory teams to ensure all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products.
- Any other related duties deemed necessary by Upper Management to effectively completed tasks of a Purchasing Manager.
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelors Degree required; CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation is preferred, but not required.
- Minimum 3 years of related experience and/or training as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer.
- Proven experience with sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management.
- Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Comprehensive understanding of purchasing software products, JobBoss2 a plus but not required.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Time management skills.
- Relationship building skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. On occasion may be required to climb, stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. Vision abilities required to do this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to talk regularly on the phone and in person. Requires frequent sitting, standing or walking.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures.
- Office and manufacturing plant environment daily.
Benefits Offered
- Excellent Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) & excellent employer match
- Referral Program