Purchasing Strategy Manager - OEM

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:

The position of Purchasing Manager - Strategy includes the management of all Purchasing activities for Strategic Customers in accordance with AIS Purchasing Guidelines. The position is also responsible for Continuous Improvement Projects targeting AIS ERP system functionality and Process Driven enhancements within the Purchasing Department. Our teams are committed to continuous improvement and bringing new and innovative solutions in order to serve our customers

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership:

• Customer Focused, Be Curious and Open Minded, Passionate Team Player, Say/Do, Get to Yes!
• Lead, Develop and Mentor Direct Reporting Associates
• Contribute to and track Direct Reports' performance metrics
• Contribute to Onboarding and Offboarding Processes for Direct Reports
• Communicate with other customer support functions on inventory analysis

Purchasing:

• Lead Inventory analyst and buyer for assigned strategic customer accounts.

• Entering and managing Secondary Process and Production Orders

• Expediting parts and PO's that are not scheduled to arrive on time

• Identifying GAP buy alternatives to prevent Line Downs from occurring

• Communicate directly with our Domestic and Overseas suppliers regarding purchasing activities, product sourcing, and negotiations on delivery and pricing.

• Review supplier performance, negotiate pricing levels, and develop new suppliers as needed in coordination/support of the Sourcing Department

• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met

Inventory Management:

• Monitoring and forecasting of incoming inventory receipts and inventory levels

• Review and adjust Planning Parameters to optimize inventory levels

• Coordinate Internal material transfers between AIS facilities

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects focused on Process Driven enhancements within the Purchasing Department

• Optimize functionally of ERP System (P21) and communicate enhancements across entire Purchasing Department

• Utilize Landed Cost Functionality to maximize profitability

• Drives the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.

• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Business, Finance, or Engineering) or 7 years of relevant purchasing and management experience.

• Direct OEM Fastener or Component supply chain experience

• CPIM/CSCP APICS certification preferred.

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• The abilities to persuade and negotiate with vendor

• Effective follow-up skills

• Strong Sense of urgency

• Efficient multi-tasking abilities

• Problem-solving skills

• Strong leadership skills

• Effective training skills

• Excellent mathematical skills

• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Excel and Prophet 21 ERP