Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Reports To: Director, Business & Administration

Location: Gary, Indiana area (onsite position)

Compensation: $91,603 – $101,695 (salary range)

Benefits:

• Company pays 90% of healthcare premium
• 7% 401(k) match
• 3–4 weeks PTO to start

Company Overview

• An independent industrial energy provider of electricity, steam, hot water, and chilled water that focuses on building, owning, and operating inside-the-fence industrial energy facilities under long-term contracts.
• The organization’s expertise includes the effective utilization of byproduct fuels that would otherwise be flared, capturing waste heat and converting it into useful thermal products, and creating ultra-high efficiency combined heat and power facilities.
• Thoughtfully conceived industrial energy projects enhance the long-term financial health of host facilities, provide sustainable, low-cost energy, and deliver a highly reliable source of energy.
• The goal is to be the lowest-cost, highest-value third-party energy provider for the industrial energy marketplace while making a reasonable return on investment.

Job Summary

• The Purchasing Manager is involved in all aspects of the company’s business, including being skilled at finding cost savings for the company. The purchasing manager must be able to review and analyze proposals for new projects promptly and maintain frequent interaction with staff to discuss proposals and offer purchasing strategies.
• The Purchasing Manager will handle price and contract negotiations and maintain a positive level of rapport with vendors and potential service providers. They strive to identify the best vendors offering the most reasonable prices for the desired value.
• The individual in this position must be able to multitask while paying great attention to detail. They must have a solid understanding of math, as well as excellent written and analytical skills. The individual must exhibit confidence and think quickly on his or her feet. He or she must be comfortable enforcing the company’s policies and procedures, as well as have a good background in business and know how the company functions internally.
• The position also responds to audit requests via the Director of Business & Administration, with responses concerning quarterly and current versus previous year spending variances.

Education & Skills Needed

• Bachelor’s degree or professional certification equivalent
• 5+ years of business-related experience
• 3+ years of materials management and inventory control experience
• 2+ years supervisory experience
• Hands-on experience with the full buying cycle (from requisition to payment)
• Comprehensive knowledge of budgets and operations
• Comprehensive understanding of contractor activity and invoicing
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounts payable recordkeeping
• Comprehensive understanding of cost control methods
• Ability to negotiate contracts for plant maintenance and other services
• Ability to negotiate pricing for plant supplies and parts
• Ability to monitor and manage inventory levels
• Ability to evaluate proposals for projects and ensure that all are based on an equal field
• Ability to arrange for contract services in a timely manner
• Ability to control plant costs
• Ability to deal with diverse groups to obtain the required information
• Ability to deal with vendors to obtain the best pricing and lead time
• Ability to process viewpoints from all in the group
• Ability to explain requirements and get consensus from concerned parties

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of accurate and reliable operational and financial information to support business strategic decisions, regulatory filings, and conformance to approved budgets
• Perform purchasing functions with minimal supervision, including soliciting supplier quotes, analyzing bids, making recommendations, generating purchase orders, and managing supplier relations
• Own and execute long-term vendor contracts and purchasing strategies
• Review proposals for projects and operational needs
• Provide inputs and/or resources required to obtain expected results
• Exercise sound judgment in completing tasks
• Operate within the context and prescribed limits as established by the immediate manager
• Establish harmonious working relationships with colleagues
• Increase skilled knowledge required for the position through training and development programs and on-the-job experiences
• Bring forward situations thought to be inappropriate or inconsistent with the organization’s policies and values
• Work in a manner that follows the safety practices, policies, and procedures of the organization
• Negotiate and execute long-term contracts within the prescribed limits
• Perform and oversee procurement functions at the facility, including supplier bid solicitations, analysis, selection, purchase order generation, and supplier relations
• Manage the inventory system
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion

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