PKM Steel Service, Inc. ยท 3 hours ago
Purchasing Manager - Now Hiring
PKM Steel Service, Inc. - Salina, KS 67401
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPKM Steel Service, Inc. is a manufacturing company seeking a Purchasing Manager. The role involves directing and administering purchasing, production control, and inventory control functions while ensuring the availability and quality of materials needed for projects.
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Responsibilities
Insure and maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information
Direct and administer Purchasing, Production Control and Inventory Control functions
Negotiate best term purchasing contracts
Calculate, produce and distribute accurate mult lists
Complete all required documentation to accurately allocate materials to specific projects
Establish availability and quality of materials and supplies needed to fulfill contract terms
Investigate reliability of vendor and delivery schedules
Establish procedures for and supervise taking of physical inventory
Maintain complete records of inventory, material in purchase and accurate vendor records that include accurate mill-test reports
Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time delivery to meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges
Oversee and ensure proper production control planning and scheduling programs to meet contractual obligations
Balance in-coming materials with available manpower and machine availability
Oversee purchasing and/or contracting for materials, supplies, equipment, services and all inventory items
Investigate and resolve problems resulting from material shortages
Establish and maintain purchasing practices and policies to insure ethical relationships with vendors
Keep informed of legal issues affecting purchasing functions
Keep abreast of market and pricing trends affecting company operations
Identify and maintain list of scheduled buys and repeat use items
Establish reporting systems related to materials function
Ensure company standard practices and procedures are followed
Continue exploration for new or alternate materials, suppliers and processes to achieve best possible quality, reliability, price, and continuity and delivery results
Initiate process and complete disposition of obsolete items or materials
Negotiate return of unused items for credit at close of projects
Arrange for sale or disposal of non-returnable obsolete items
Negotiate with vendors and manufacturers for materials used in production
Establish quantities, select vendors, assess vendor capabilities, develop alternate sources, evaluate vendor performance and negotiate price and delivery
Recommend major purchases based on anticipated changes in prices or on unusual availability situations
Recommend bulk purchases based on negotiated price breaks and discounts
Document purchases
Expedite orders
Complete accounting documentation
Resolve any discrepancies between order and billing price and/or order and receipt quantities
Analyze purchasing history and supplier performance
Establish purchasing schedules
Compile and distribute reports as required
Work with Detailing and Engineering Manager to approve material substitutions or special requirements
Interact with detailing, production, fabrication, project management and quality control departments relative to material questions
Effectively communicate changes in priorities or completion dates due to unscheduled projects of higher priority or urgency
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five (5) years experience in structural steel-related position
Advanced degree in business or purchasing, professional certification or commensurate experience
Insure and maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information
Direct and administer Purchasing, Production Control and Inventory Control functions
Negotiate best term purchasing contracts
Calculate, produce and distribute accurate mult lists
Complete all required documentation to accurately allocate materials to specific projects
Establish availability and quality of materials and supplies needed to fulfill contract terms
Investigate reliability of vendor and delivery schedules
Establish procedures for and supervise taking of physical inventory
Maintain complete records of inventory, material in purchase and accurate vendor records that include accurate mill-test reports
Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time delivery to meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges
Oversee and ensure proper production control planning and scheduling programs to meet contractual obligations
Balance in-coming materials with available manpower and machine availability
Oversee purchasing and/or contracting for materials, supplies, equipment, services and all inventory items
Investigate and resolve problems resulting from material shortages
Establish and maintain purchasing practices and policies to insure ethical relationships with vendors
Keep informed of legal issues affecting purchasing functions
Keep abreast of market and pricing trends affecting company operations
Identify and maintain list of scheduled buys and repeat use items
Establish reporting systems related to materials function
Ensure company standard practices and procedures are followed
Continue exploration for new or alternate materials, suppliers and processes to achieve best possible quality, reliability, price, and continuity and delivery results
Initiate process and complete disposition of obsolete items or materials
Negotiate return of unused items for credit at close of projects
Arrange for sale or disposal of non-returnable obsolete items
Negotiate with vendors and manufacturers for materials used in production
Establish quantities, select vendors, assess vendor capabilities, develop alternate sources, evaluate vendor performance and negotiate price and delivery
Recommend major purchases based on anticipated changes in prices or on unusual availability situations
Recommend bulk purchases based on negotiated price breaks and discounts
Document purchases
Expedite orders
Complete accounting documentation
Resolve any discrepancies between order and billing price and/or order and receipt quantities
Analyze purchasing history and supplier performance
Establish purchasing schedules
Compile and distribute reports as required
Work with Detailing and Engineering Manager to approve material substitutions or special requirements
Interact with detailing, production, fabrication, project management and quality control departments relative to material questions
Effectively communicate changes in priorities or completion dates due to unscheduled projects of higher priority or urgency
Company
PKM Steel Service, Inc.
PKM Steel Service is one of the largest and most accomplished steel fabricators in the United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase