Reference #: 2814045Summary/ Objective:This position is responsible for managing the purchasing department to support all departments within SYD and plays a pivotal role in procurement, vendor selection and development, and negotiations. Duties include primarily coaching the employees within the Purchasing Department; directing the purchase and transfer of all materials; managing inventory levels; negotiating with current and potential vendors on costing, delivery, terms, and programs; recommending and implementing additions and changes of vendors; managing product recalls; managing vendor returns and excess inventory. The Purchasing Manager also studies and analyzes markets to provide data concerning price trends and applies the best procurement and inventory management practices to maximize companywide GMROI.Essential Functions:Purchasing Strategy and SystemImplements, monitors, and makes recommendations to improve the purchasing strategies and systems established by the VP of Operations.The Purchasing Manager prepares to add/change/drop product line recommendations for the VP of Operations.Monitors and analyzes macroeconomic trends in the supplier base; makes recommendations to ensure the company stays abreast of pricing and commodity availability matters.Ensures that all pricing information is kept current in the Eclipse system.Ensures that all open purchase orders have a verified delivery date.Understands and maintains all settings in Vendor File, Buy Line Maintenance, Procure Group Maintenance, and Product FileManage the Promote Demote process twice per calendar year. With input from the Sales Department and your Purchasing Agents, analyze product activity and change product status accordinglySetup new Buy Lines, Procure Groups and Products as necessaryManages a Buy Line's profitability through GMROI and Turns analysisEnsures that all department members review and act on data within their daily, weekly, and periodic reportsUnderstand the value of ADComplete additional duties as detailed on the Task ListMonitoring PerformanceDevelops and implements a vendor management system to optimize vendor relationships; recruits and maintains vendors who provide good better best quality products and services at competitive prices while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct; evaluates and manages vendor performance (scorecards).Develops and maintains close relationships with key vendors.Seeks alternative sources for commodity purchases and recommends to VP of Operations.Review purchase orders to ensure adherence to quality and procedures.Reviews and processes SPA claims against vendors.Tracks shipments and delivery of materials to ensure adequate material supply.Determining What to Purchase, How Much, and WhenUtilizes demand forecasting data to develop fulfillment strategies that replenish the CDC and branch locations most cost-effectively; maximizes availability and minimizes investment while satisfying customer demand, optimizing inventory turns, and maximizing cash flow.Identifies and recommends strategies to minimize the impact of inventory obsolescence.Develops and monitors purchasing performance metrics such as in-stock fill rate, back order & shortage measures, inventory turns, vendor errors, GMROI analysis, inventory valuation changes, inventory aging statistics, inventory returns, and purchase price variances while implementing a proactive strategy to improve the same.Maximizes Eclipse purchasing system parameters to optimize inventory decision-making.Achieves year-on-year continuous improvement of Gross Margin Return on Investment (GMROI) to include managing the disposition of non-stock and slow-moving inventory.Develops and continuously improves a purchasing process that minimizes inventory while achieving GMROI's goal of stocking products.Establishes and implements a product recall process.Utilizes industry dynamics such as seasonal demand, prici g trends, and forecasting to achieve GMROI goals.Implements a process to follow up on outstanding backorders.Competencies:Strong material management experience - especially in inventory management, procurement, cost reduction, vendor selection, contract negotiations, distribution, and logistics.Profitable decision-making skillsProficient in the operation of Microsoft Office SuiteSupervisory Responsibility:

　　Purchasing AgentsWire BuyerPricing SpecialistPurchasing AssistantWork Environment:This job operates indoors in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.Mental Demands:Ability to make timely decisions and exhibit judgment with support/rationaleCheck and respond to e-mails and voicemail messages continually throughout the daySeek out and attend appropriate internal and external trainingHigh degree of attention to detailAbility to learn new software, systems, or programs utilized by the companyAbility to gather information, use logic to analyze information, and adapt well in a fast-paced environmentAbility to follow directions and seek assistance when necessaryPhysical Demands:The environmental factors and physical requirements of this position include the following while performing the duties of this job the employee is required to have the:the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) weight up to 20 poundsAbility to use a keyboard and type proficientlyTravel:Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. A valid driver's license is required.Education and Experience:Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar managerial role (Purchasing Manager) for a distribution/logistics organization >$200 million, 125 employees, and more than 10 satellite locations.Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or logistics; MBA is preferred.CPIM or equivalent certification preferred.Previous ERP system experience; Eclipse ERP system preferred.Warehouse/?Logistics/?Commodity management (HVAC, Electrical, or Mechanical) experience preferred.Other Duties:Accountable for the outputs and working behaviors of Purchasing Department employees.Accountable to build and sustain an effective team capable of producing those outputs.Accountable for exercising effective managerial leadership.Conducts regular meetings with the Purchasing Department to discuss overall business context, plans, and problems; ensures employees understand how their roles and tasks align with the organization's mission and vision; seeks inputs/suggestions from their employees.Develop a managerial plan for achieving departmental goals.Develops departmental Disciplined Execution Process (DEP) to align the Purchasing Department's goals with corporate goals and initiatives.Assigns tasks, projects, or special assignments clearly so employees know what is required of them, how much, by when, and what resources are available for them to achieve the task.Appraises how effectively subordinates use their judgment and discretion in solving problemsDiscusses appraisals with them as an ongoing working dialogueMeets with Purchasing Department employees at least monthly to discuss effectivenessCoach subordinates to increase their effectiveness in roles.*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comp