Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for buying the best quality of products, goods and services at the most competitive prices.  The position will oversee all areas of purchasing and procurement to provide the necessary tools for the plant to function at maximum efficiency and with maximum revenue.  Lead an organization of purchasing officers to coordinate the purchasing of necessary parts, supplies, and goods and services to meet the needs of the organization. This onsite position operates from the Louisville Manufacturing Operation.    Key Responsibilities: Acts as the office of primary responsibility for the purchase of wallcovering, Walltakers, and digital parts, supplies, materials, and services necessary for business operations; review vendor pricing and current vendor sourcing information Oversees and ensures accurate ordering of parts, supplies, materials, and services  made by the purchasing officers in the department Lead and manage team members, including training, development, performance evaluations, scheduling, and oversight of daily work; provide coaching, support continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures Negotiate and review contacts with preferred suppliers to ensure conformance with company policy and expectations Conduct research and ascertain the best products from suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedule and quality Coordinate and track vendor returns and defective claims for all products to ensure credits are received Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities Develop and maintain organizations purchasing strategy Measure and report supplier performance on a monthly basis Provides guidance for development and review of MRP and its associated production schedule Support the process meetings to review service levels, performance against schedule, inventory strategy, supply plan to meet demand, and resource implications. Strong collaboration with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and Management to meet business goals Interface with the Logistics team to help ensure on-time delivery   Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is required Strong department leader with a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience Five (5) years of experience purchasing or supply chain Experience with Japanese Sarbanes- Oxley regulations and internal controls Experience in managing purchasing and procurement activities Working knowledge of MRP, must be able to develop and maintain an environment where it can be successfully employed Must be a team player and value employee development / mentoring on the job Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills are necessary Strong problem solving and analysis skills Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities Proficient in MS office applications Change agent for process development and implementation Must be able to sit for long periods of time Ability to lift up to 20 lbs safely Other duties as assigned Koroseal Total Rewards: Vacation time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including a Flexible Savings Account Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance with supplemental options available for employees 401(k) with company match Paid training and career development Employee well-being benefits including robust EAP offering Company events