Purchasing Manager Summary

Purchasing Manager job opening in Battle Creek, Michigan. A company that manufactures metal for a wide range of industries is currently seeking fill a Purchasing Manager job opening in Battle Creek, Michigan. The company is searching for a Purchasing Manager to manage the sourcing of goods, equipment, or materials for the organization. For the Purchasing Manager who will best bring purchasing strategies and improve the effectiveness of the department, the company is offering a great deal of autonomy and strong benefits.

Battle Creek Purchasing Manager Overview:

The Purchasing Manager will primarily oversee the development and execution of purchasing and negotiation strategies. In addition, he or she will be responsible for performing cost analyses and risk assessments to improve control practices. Another responsibility of the Purchasing Manager will be working cross-functionally with planning and logistics to determine whether products are available throughout the supply chain Often, the Purchasing Manager will be leading negotiations with suppliers surrounding costs, audits, and supplier performance. For this job, the Purchasing Manager will report directly to the Vice President and will have minimal supervision.

Battle Creek Purchasing Manager Job Opening

• The main job of the Battle Creek Purchasing Manager will be to manage the growth and completion of purchasing and negotiation strategies.
• Also, to improve control practices, he or she will perform cost analyses and risk assessments.
• The Battle Creek Purchasing Manager will also collaborate with different departments such as planning and logistics to ensure the availability of products throughout the supply chain.
• In addition, the Purchasing Manager will lead supplier negotiations which discuss costs, audits, and supplier performance.
• There is some outside of Battle Creek, Michigan that is required for this job.
• The Battle Creek Purchasing Manager will take on any additionally assigned jobs as given by the Director of Purchasing.

Purchasing Manager (Battle Creek Area) Job Requirements:

• A four-year degree in a business or finance related field from an accredited university.
• At least five years of experience in strategic purchasing in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to negotiate effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

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