Purchasing Manager

Allient Inc. is currently seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our team in Reynosa, Mexico! Allient Inc. is a global publicly traded company with more than 2200 employees across 26 locations! The Purchasing Manager directs and coordinates activities of buyers and support staff engaged in purchasing and distributing raw materials, equipment, machinery, indirect materials, and supplies. Apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Establishes purchasing policies and procedures and directs purchasing programs accordingly. Establishes procedures to accomplish procurement of a variety of materials in a cost-effective manner.
• Prepares and assigns purchase orders and change notices to planner-buyers..
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports.
• Keeps informed of economic, industrial, and other trends that affect markets, prices, and delivery conditions.
• Reviews and monitors requisitions, supply sources, supplies, quotations, terms, etc.
• Recommends major purchases of materials on the basis of anticipated changes in prices or on unusual availability situations. Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Monitors performance and capabilities of vendors to ensure maintenance of delivery, quality, and price commitments
• Researches and selects suppliers in conjunction with the strategic sourcing team. Develops and maintains good vendor relations. Negotiates price and terms with suppliers.
• Manages all purchasing activities and the development of production schedules.
• Leads strategic procurement initiatives that are aligned with company.
• Provides leadership, direction, and administration to all personnel assigned in his/her area.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or materials management required. MBA preferred.
• 8 years or experience in materials procurement in a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years supervisory experience
• Experience with vendor and customer relationship management
• Demonstrated background with strategic supply chain management and planning.
• APICS Certification preferred

Physical Demands:

• The role is mostly office-based but may spend some time standing and walking on the production floor.
• May operate a computer, other office devices.
• Occasionally will have to lift and/or transport items weighing between 10 and 40 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Predominately office environment with occasional exposure to the production floor.

*To learn more about Allient, visit our website at www.Allient.com

*Allient Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.