KB Search Team Hiring for Purchasing Manager Full Time

Purchasing Manager needed for company in Fort Wayne plan/lead, to deliver cost savings and consistent performance of the timely arrival of quality equipment, parts and supplies. Under the Director’s leadership, the Procurement Manager will work in close partnership with Operations, Strategic Supply Chain resources, and Finance to deliver objectives in line with the Annual Operating Plan, as well as the Strategic Business Plan.

Highlights:

• Well established, growing company
• Excellent employee benefits
• Opportunity to make a difference

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate contracts
• Develop suppliers
• Analyzing inventory levels for forecasting demand
• Inventory
• Updating and maintaining pricing
• Produce financial information and s
• Supervising team
• KPI’s

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Professional certifications (a plus)
• Automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 experience
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, LOOKUP)
• Experienced in automotive related purchasing and pricing management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compensation:

• Strong base salary
• Generous benefit plan includes health, 401K, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and more
• Bonus program available
• Opportunity for growth

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 – $2.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Wayne, IN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location