Full Time
Waterloo, IA
Posted 1 month ago

Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 Per Year
Job Type: Direct Hire
Years Of Experience: 3 years
Relocation Expenses: No

Job Description:

Job Summary of the Purchasing Manager: The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for acquiring all
purchased components on time, following up on purchasing issues, monitoring inventory levels, and managing
freight.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager:
 Daily purchasing functions include creating and following up on purchase orders, monitoring
inventory levels, communicating with vendors, and managing freight.
 Operating the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to manage inventory data and the
processing of orders.
 Negotiating favorable pricing and terms with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness for the company.
 Organizing the logistics of incoming and outgoing deliveries to ensure timeliness and cost-efficiency.
 Evaluating, improving, implementing, and documenting procurement functions.
 Maintaining bills of material and product data to support the manufacturing system software.
 Overseeing the receiving function, which includes verification of incoming shipments, quality
control, material handling, and documentation and record keeping.
 Utilizing and practicing methods of continuous improvement.
 Performing general administrative duties as needed to meet administrative support needs.
 Complying with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules.

Education & Experience of the Purchasing Manager:
 3-5 + years of manufacturing procurement experience.
 Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing process equipment and basic knowledge of
hydraulics and 12v electrical.
 Broad based supply chain management and process development knowledge.
 Ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and logistics effectively.
 PC software skills and some ERP knowledge.
 Strong time management skills and customer focus.
 Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
 Must be able to effectively collaborate and communicate with internal teams and external vendors to
streamline purchasing processes.
 Must be proficient with computers and have experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and
Word.
 Must be highly detail-oriented and organized with excellent analytical abilities.
 Must be able to read blueprints.

Industries
 Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing
 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
Occupation Codes
 Purchasing Managers

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