in Craighead County, AR
Job Description
Join our team at Hytrol Conveyor Company, a leading conveyor manufacturer, where you can enjoy competitive benefits and a family atmosphere. We are currently seeking a Procurement Manager at our Jonesboro location. The Procurement Manager oversees and coordinates the activities of the Purchasing Department following established policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and direct the daily workflow of the Purchasing department, including supervising the Purchasing Agents, Senior Buyers, and Purchasing Clerks
- Collaborate with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for raw materials, products, and acceptable substitutions
- Track and report on key metrics to reduce overall cost and improve on-time delivery
- Purchase raw materials and products within budget and schedule based on incoming orders and build dates
- Work with R&D on new product development, identifying, evaluating, and sourcing new suppliers and new purchased components
- Monitor raw material stocking levels to support current and future demand
- Work with A/P and Accounting to update the Purchasing processes (purchase orders, MRP, etc.) to be compatible with an ERP system
- Coordinate with Inventory Control to ensure that the company has a sufficient supply of materials it needs to operate. Balance quality with cost to ensure that the best purchases are made and limit how much money is tied up in supplies
- Stay up to date on overall market conditions and price trends that affect what is purchased
- Negotiate best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements
- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned
