ORR Corporation
Purchasing Manager
ORR Corporation, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
Position:Purchasing Manager
Location:
Louisville, KY
Job Id:1284
# of Openings:1
PURCHASING MANAGER
Since 1948, the Orr family has employed a talented team of associates who are committed to ORR Corporation's mission of protecting people, property and the environment. Today ORR supports more than 300 associates across the country while still maintaining the principles of safety, family and integrity that they were built on so many decades ago. When you join the ORR family, you know who you're working for and what you're working for. Let our past inspire your future.
Learn more about our company culture here.
SUMMARY
This is an opportunity to join a growing, dynamic and responsible company that fosters the development of our employees. We are seeking a Purchasing Manager. Position will be based in Louisville, KY and role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
The procurement manager leads the procurement team and will manage the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the procurement of goods and services across all departments within the company. This includes determining product and service needs, negotiating agreements with suppliers and vendors, and preparing and reviewing contracts. You will specialize in raising supplier performance, implementing cost-effective purchases, and ensuring quality control. You must educate employees on applicable purchasing policies, conduct continual analysis of the procurement process, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and contracts. The procurement manager will control the procurement budget while also working closely with the finance team on project cost management. You will approve purchase orders, and organize and confirm the delivery of goods and services. As an ideal candidate, you have proven experience in managing supply chain operations, in-depth knowledge of supply chain management software and tools, and exceptional problem-solving and negotiating skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAll team members must embody the company mission to provide protection for people, property, and the environment in all aspects of their job.Help build and lead procurement team and provide guidance on the procurement processDetermine a company or organization's product and service needsBuild and maintain strong and long-term relationships with vendors and suppliersStrategize and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to acquire the most cost-effective dealsDevelop procurement strategies to reduce procurement expensesApprove purchase orders, organize the delivery of goods and services, and ensure quality controlEnsure compliance with all regulatory supply chain management requirements, policies, and proceduresControl procurement budget and manage company spendingIdentify areas of improvement to drive performance and business resultsConduct analysis and prepare procurement reportsOther duties as assigned. Job duties and responsibilities can change at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, contract management, supply chain management, logistics, accounting, or related fieldMaster's degree a plus5+ years of related experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive knowledge of supply chain management software and toolsExceptional networking and negotiating skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsHigh-level of attention to detailExcellent management and leadership skillsExcellent Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience managing supply chain operationsProficient in Google Workspace environmentProcurement and/or supply chain management certificationNegotiation and financial management experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Hybrid first, team oriented work environment.Once you land this position, you'll get to enjoy:Working for a company where the associates are viewed as the company's greatest asset.Being part of something you can be proud of - making a difference in the health and wellness of people and our planet.A growing company with a first-class reputation in our respective industries.A culture that is fun, family oriented and entrepreneurial.A company that offers a focus on work life balance and encouragement to make a big impact.A caring group of associates with a commitment to make the communities we work in better for all.Excellent benefits including 401(K), health, life, dental, tuition reimbursement and numerous perks such as training and development.
Equal opportunity employer/ Veterans/ Disabled
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Location:
Louisville, KY
Job Id:1284
# of Openings:1
PURCHASING MANAGER
Since 1948, the Orr family has employed a talented team of associates who are committed to ORR Corporation's mission of protecting people, property and the environment. Today ORR supports more than 300 associates across the country while still maintaining the principles of safety, family and integrity that they were built on so many decades ago. When you join the ORR family, you know who you're working for and what you're working for. Let our past inspire your future.
Learn more about our company culture here.
SUMMARY
This is an opportunity to join a growing, dynamic and responsible company that fosters the development of our employees. We are seeking a Purchasing Manager. Position will be based in Louisville, KY and role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
The procurement manager leads the procurement team and will manage the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the procurement of goods and services across all departments within the company. This includes determining product and service needs, negotiating agreements with suppliers and vendors, and preparing and reviewing contracts. You will specialize in raising supplier performance, implementing cost-effective purchases, and ensuring quality control. You must educate employees on applicable purchasing policies, conduct continual analysis of the procurement process, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and contracts. The procurement manager will control the procurement budget while also working closely with the finance team on project cost management. You will approve purchase orders, and organize and confirm the delivery of goods and services. As an ideal candidate, you have proven experience in managing supply chain operations, in-depth knowledge of supply chain management software and tools, and exceptional problem-solving and negotiating skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAll team members must embody the company mission to provide protection for people, property, and the environment in all aspects of their job.Help build and lead procurement team and provide guidance on the procurement processDetermine a company or organization's product and service needsBuild and maintain strong and long-term relationships with vendors and suppliersStrategize and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to acquire the most cost-effective dealsDevelop procurement strategies to reduce procurement expensesApprove purchase orders, organize the delivery of goods and services, and ensure quality controlEnsure compliance with all regulatory supply chain management requirements, policies, and proceduresControl procurement budget and manage company spendingIdentify areas of improvement to drive performance and business resultsConduct analysis and prepare procurement reportsOther duties as assigned. Job duties and responsibilities can change at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, contract management, supply chain management, logistics, accounting, or related fieldMaster's degree a plus5+ years of related experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive knowledge of supply chain management software and toolsExceptional networking and negotiating skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsHigh-level of attention to detailExcellent management and leadership skillsExcellent Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience managing supply chain operationsProficient in Google Workspace environmentProcurement and/or supply chain management certificationNegotiation and financial management experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Hybrid first, team oriented work environment.Once you land this position, you'll get to enjoy:Working for a company where the associates are viewed as the company's greatest asset.Being part of something you can be proud of - making a difference in the health and wellness of people and our planet.A growing company with a first-class reputation in our respective industries.A culture that is fun, family oriented and entrepreneurial.A company that offers a focus on work life balance and encouragement to make a big impact.A caring group of associates with a commitment to make the communities we work in better for all.Excellent benefits including 401(K), health, life, dental, tuition reimbursement and numerous perks such as training and development.
Equal opportunity employer/ Veterans/ Disabled
Apply for this Position