Materials/Purchasing Manager

We currently seek a high caliber Materials/Purchasing Manager for one of our top clients. Based in Upstate, SC, you will be working for one of the world’s leading manufacturing companies.

Job Description:

Material manager for $25M process control instrument manufacturing operation. Products are mostly configured to order with multiple options (high mix/low volume). Company seeks to improve its inventory turns while reducing costs utilizing lean manufacturing tools.  The Materials Manager reports to the Director of Operations.  The Materials Manager will develop and execute strategic commodity plans, manage inventory, and support strategic initiatives.  The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency, ability to think strategically, and a proven record of delivering results.  The position also requires excellent problem solving, communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills.  Success will be measured through results in the areas of execution of strategic initiatives, cost out, delivery, inventory turns, supplier performance, and quality.  Success will also be measured by the ability to find, develop and retain talent within the materials organization.  Candidate should have the aptitude and interest in potentially assuming responsibility for plant operations (i.e., production) within 24 months.

 

· Drive improvement in on-time delivery and reduction in inventory through the implementation of world-class materials management processes

· Reduce price of purchased materials, inventory levels, and freight costs

· Ensure internal compliance with quality system requirements

· Share best practices & expertise with other facilities on an occasional basis

· Manage implementation of Kanban system on all parts

· Use company tools to drive continuous process improvements in on-time delivery, cost savings, inventory reduction, and Low Cost Region spend

· Drive purchase price reduction program to achieve our material cost reduction goals

· Drive Company Material Planning tools to improve responsiveness of our "pull" replenishment system

· Drive our global sourcing program with support from the Global Sourcing Manager

 

 


Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other related field

· 3-5 years of purchasing or supply chain management in a lean manufacturing environment (preferably metal products)

· 2 years supervisory or management experience

· Experience using lean systems or six sigma processes in a manufacturing environment

· Experience in low volume, high materials mix environment

· Excellent negotiation, analytical and problem solving, project management, and interpersonal skills

· Demonstrated ability to deliver results, make an immediate impact, and manage by fact

 

Desired:

 

· Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or other related field

Industry certification -- APICS, CPIM, CPM desired

 

Please send resume to charles.leeson@trsstaffing.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

TRS Staffing Solutions, established in 1984, specializes in supplying engineers, designer, project managers, and other technical/professional and administrative personnel throughout its worldwide offices in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain and South Africa.

TRS Staffing provides business and project personnel to clients in a broad spectrum of industries worldwide. Some of our key differentiators are: dependability, global sourcing, quality, safety and talent.

TRS Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are based on job related criteria and not on the basis of any unlawful criteria. We ensure equal access to employment opportunities, services and programs.