Purchasing Manager

PURCHASING MANAGER The role of the Purchasing Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize purchasing and procurement strategies for spend across the plant organization. This includes acquiring resources within budget and facilitating communication between the plant, commodity team(s) and group constituents in order to deliver products and services according to business plan objectives. The Plant Purchasing Manager will manage the plant purchasing, guaranteeing the disposition of the materials and components of high quality, short delay, and low cost, so as to enhance the ability of competition. The Plant Purchasing Manager will purchase materials, supplies and services at the best price, quality and delivery available. Supervises analysts, project managers, and contractors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the required specifications. Develops and delivers sourcing strategies and annual savings plan for the plant. Ensures implementation of supplier and other sourcing changes. This role will also have global responsibilities for CAPEX Sourcing and is responsible for the sourcing, specification, and project management of capital equipment and components for new, rebuild, and improved group wide manufacturing processes. The Capex Sourcing role will directly report to the Ignition Global Purchasing Manager/Director and will direct and control the purchasing efforts of Capital Equipment for Ignition. As the global purchasing Capital Equipment expert, he/she will understand and effectively communicate global business trends and drivers that include technological and business footprints with regard to Capital Equipment. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in business or similar EXPERIENCE: 5 or more years of buying experience in complex high volume environment. Experience as a supervisor in same or similar function. Knowledge of purchasing regulations and laws. Familiarity and technical competence with purchase management software and/or automated procurement systems. Solid working knowledge of current IT technologies, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. SAP and/or PLEX experience is preferred Excellent contract management skills Effective negotiation skills. Ability to deal tactfully with vendors, suppliers, and contractors. General knowledge of accounting and finance, marketing, and logistics. Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented environment Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.