Back to jobsDirect supervision of Buyers and Shipping & Receiving personnel, responsible for purchasing and administrative tasks relating to the team i.e. training & development, performance reviews, staffing plans, etc.
Manage the preparation and issuance of purchase orders; determine and negotiate prices, delivery and credit terms; buy according to established company policies and procedures; maintain accurate purchasing records.
Responsible for initial supplier evaluation and approval according to company procedures and assessing on a regular basis reviewing commercial issues, on time delivery and consistent quality assurance. Maintain rapport and good working relationships with local vendors and Schuler intercompany suppliers.
Inventory management including evaluating the stocking key parts/components when applicable for most economical purchasing in relationship to company's cost of capital. Ensure annual inventory counts are being performed as per company policies and procedures, maintain accurate inventory records.
Hold regular meetings with purchasing staff to monitor and ensure proper purchase order follow up. Expedite purchase orders as necessary to ensure delivery of purchased items to meet customers’ needs.
Monitor and ensure timely and accurate quotations to Schuler internal customers.
Direct shipping and receiving functions including the organization and control of material within the department. Ensure proper packaging and timely shipment of materials. Oversee the process for importing and exporting of purchased components, and make sure proper records are being maintained.
Prepare monthly reports for Executive Management detailing Purchasing performance metrics and statistics. Review with CFO when required.
Hold regular meetings with purchasing and logistics teams to review team performance metrics and departmental priorities and goals, communicate company news and solicit continuous improvement ideas.
Participate in the Management Team of Schuler, Inc. attending management meetings and special functions when required.
Review, update and maintain purchasing and shipping & receiving department processes and procedures.
Provide support and collaboration when needed to the customer service, project management, hydroform and accounting groups within Schuler, helping to improve communication and forming a stronger partnership between the groups.
