Purchasing Manager jobs in Wisconsin
Purchasing Manager manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Manager collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Manager oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Purchasing Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Purchasing Manager
- Regal Rexnord Automation Solutions
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Randolph, WI
FULL_TIME
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Job Title (Internal): Purchasing Manager
Job Title (Market/External): Purchasing Manager
Division: Busse
Department: Supply Chain
Reports to: Director of Supply Chain
Supervises: Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Coordinator, Inventory Specialist
Job Summary
Responsible to develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers who support the most cost competitive and timely procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services while meeting all required quality standards. Monitor and manage the adherence to the purchasing policies and procedures and best practices.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities- Continuously evaluate and promote the implementation and management of Purchasing Strategies that support business objectives.
- Manage supply base by consistently reviewing performance of current suppliers as well as vetting and selecting new suppliers based on risk, quality, price, reliability, availability of goods and/or services, and technical support and capabilities.
- Work with relevant departments to maintain planning and inventory methodologies such as, supplier stocking programs, contracts and agreements, Kanban, safety stock, etc.
- Introduce performance improvement measures and opportunities with the supply base.
- Oversee the operations and daily activities within the purchasing department, including, but not limited to purchasing, expediting, costs analysis, negotiating, purchase order management, supplier scorecard reviews, demand management, invoicing discrepancies, supplier set ups, supplier relationship management, purchase order authorization levels.
- Foster communications between suppliers and internal customers such as Engineering, Project Management, etc. to get engineering’s approval for alternate material if delivery is not available when required.
- Promote continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with the everchanging organizational needs and market conditions.
- Maintain ERP data with changes to item records and supplier records. Keep cost accounting and engineering abreast of all major cost changes.
- Perform regular supplier audits to predetermined quality standards, service, pricing and terms of payment.
- Work closely with Production and Inventory Control Department as to requirements through production releases and the use of MRP (Material Requirements Planning).
- Maintain a high standard, professional company image and supplier relations through the day to day business interactions.
- Other duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, appraisal and work assignments of personnel. General Direction: receive very general guidance with respect to overall objectives. work is usually quite independent of others. operate within division or department policy guidelines using independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And Experience
Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent. or four to ten years related experience and/or training. or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills
Demonstrated use of intermediate computer operations (basic programming in 3 rd and 4 th generation languages, relational databases, and operating systems) and intermediate software packages, (word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.)
Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments.
Physical Demands
Activity
Amount of Time
None
% of time
Stand
0-33%
Walk
0-33%
Sit
33-66%
Talk
66%
Hearing/Listening
66%
Use hands and finger to feel
66%
Reach with arms
0-33%
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
NA
0
Weight Lifted
Amount of Time
None
% of time
Up to 10 pounds
33-66%
Up to 25 pounds
0-33%
Up to 50 pounds
NA
0
Up to 100 pounds
NA
0
More than 100 pounds
NA
0
Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
Working Conditions
Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation.
How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require?
None
% of time
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
0
Work near moving mechanical parts
20
Work in high, precarious places
10
Fumes or airborne particles
0
Toxic or caustic chemicals
0
Outdoor weather conditions
0
Extreme cold (non-weather)
0
Extreme heat (non-weather)
0
Risk of electrical shock
0
Work with explosives
0
Risk of radiation
0
Vibration
0
Other:
0
Other:
0
Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
Travel
Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.
Regal Rexnord Automation Solutions 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 policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. - 3 Days Ago
Purchasing Manager
- Packaging Corporation of America
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Tomahawk, WI
FULL_TIME
- As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small ...
- 4 Days Ago
Purchasing Manager
- Viking Masek Packaging Technologies
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Oostburg, WI
FULL_TIME
- Title: Purchasing ManagerClassification: Salary (Exempt)Reports To: Director of OperationsLocation: Oostburg, WIThe Purchasing Manager plays a pivotal role in managing relationships with the company's...
- 8 Days Ago
Purchasing Manager
- Jobot
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Menomonee Falls, WI
FULL_TIME
- Career advancement opportunity in Electronics Manufacturing This Jobot Job is hosted by: Darian Emry Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary...
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Purchasing Manager
- The Charles River Group
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Stevens, WI
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionWe are an independent placement company that works with clients throughout Central WI.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Purchasing Assistant/Buyer for a direct hire position with an e...
- 1 Day Ago
Purchasing Manager
- Cavalier Workforce Inc
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Milwaukee, WI
FULL_TIME
- **Job Summary:** We are seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager to oversee our company's procurement activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and...
- 1 Day Ago
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Purchasing Manager
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Purchasing Manager
- LGI Homes
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Purchasing Manager
- CAIRE Inc.
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About Wisconsin
Wisconsin is bordered by the Montreal River; Lake Superior and Michigan to the north; by Lake Michigan to the east; by Illinois to the south; and by Iowa to the southwest and Minnesota to the northwest. A border dispute with Michigan was settled by two cases, both Wisconsin v. Michigan, in 1934 and 1935. The state's boundaries include the Mississippi River and St. Croix River in the west, and the Menominee River in the northeast.
With its location between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, Wisconsin is home to a wide variety of geographical features. The state is divided into five dist...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Manager jobs
$120,465 to $159,407
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