Purchasing Manager

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Description

We are looking for a versatile Purchasing Manager to join our Wilsonville Oregon team!

Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 annually depending on experience

Hours of Work: Monday- Friday 8a-5p

FLSA Status: Exempt

What you will be doing:

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports.
• Develops a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service both foreign and domestic.
• Designs, implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Manage subordinate employees in the Purchasing.
• Recruit, train, and manage a skilled team of personnel
• Build, develop, and manage operations leadership team capable of carrying out needed operation strategies and improving employee relations.
• Provide clear direction, set performance goals, and foster a culture of teamwork, communication, and employee development.
• Provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and support the professional growth of team members.
• Ensure a safe working environment by implementing and enforcing health and safety protocols.
• Assists with start-up, development, and growth of new branches as needed.
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for supplies and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Organizes, supervises, and directs the work of storeroom and central supply personnel engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies and equipment.
• Managing just in time inventory of both raw material and supply related materials.
• Assigns procurement requests to the appropriate personnel.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
• Covey technical and material information to Sales and Estimating.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring their satisfaction and addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
• Collaborate with the sales team to provide technical expertise and support in customer interactions.
• Understand customer requirements and provide solutions to meet their needs and expectations.

What Hartung Offers You:

• Comprehensive, yet cost conscious, benefit plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability, Voluntary Accident Plans, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Employee Assistance Program, 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Quarterly Bonus Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity for Career Advancement

About Hartung Glass Industries:

Hartung Glass is the largest privately-held glass fabricator in the United States. We've been in business for 100 years, and we're still growing! Headquartered in Tukwila, WA, Hartung Glass has facilities throughout the United States and Western Canada including Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and British Columbia. We provide a fulfilling workplace for employees by offering opportunities for personal and professional development, recognizing high performance and embracing the ideas of others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Purchasing, Business Administration, or a related field. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle to make deliveries.
• Experience in glass fabrication or a similar manufacturing environment, with a focus on Purchasing Department Management is preferred.
• Proven track records in sales, business development, and achieving revenue targets.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in using purchasing software tools for tracking, inventory management, and quality control.
• Exceptional analytical and financial management.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, employment regulations, financial reports, legal documents, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, correspondence, and procedures with conformance to the prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings, including the ability to respond to questions from employees, managers, clients and government entities.
• Ability to work with balance sheets, profit/loss statements, financial statements and reports.
• Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.