As the Purchasing Manager for TVS Supply Chain Solutions, N.A. you will be part of a team implementing change! The purchasing manager will oversee the management of MRO spend negotiating and managing agreements that optimize the total value for TVS in compliance with established purchasing polices. The Purchasing Manager will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders on launching new sites.The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for overseeing Supplier relations while building and then maintaining relationships with suppliers, evaluating, and analyzing purchasing trend and price trend to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs. The Purchasing Manager will support the Director of Procurement.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for all MRO items and services.Provide strategic direction for the regional MRO procurement strategy, working directly with Functional stakeholders and the Procurement team within TVS Supply Chain, N.A., to drive and influence best practices from both a commercial and operations perspective.Supports the resolution of contractual issues and maintains excellent customer relations, both internal and external. Prepares and presents market conditions and merchandise cost reports. Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for MRO items and services. Evaluate and approve conditions for issuing and awarding bids. Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers. Acts as the companys representative in negotiations with suppliers. Performs other duties as assigned. Prepare annual category plans and budget and prepares monthly spending analysis reports. Develop communication reviews with leadership, reviewing suppliers, upcoming projects and understand the business needs. Monitors vendor performance and adherence to contract requirements. Monitors site compliance with company policies and procedures. Develop effective and efficient procurement practices for major commodities and components with objective to reduce overall costs. Conduct Supplier Performance Management activities including but not limited to Supplier Business Review Meetings, Scorecards, and Compliance requirements.CompetenciesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Understanding of business and management principles.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate may occasionally be required to lift 51 pounds, anything greater than 51 pounds requires assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThis job is performed in a hybrid on-site and off-site office environment with some additional flexibility. Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and vests are required for personal protective equipment (PPE) when in a warehouse location.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkFull Time, ExemptTravelTravel between sites is expected.Education and Experience5+ years of experience in a related field required. Purchasing and project leadership skills Ability to analyze and to apply strategic frameworks for continual development. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.As an EEO employer, TVS SCS NA is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture. The TVS SCS NA team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law within any employment practices. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants; please contact (Hope Molyneaux, or ) to make a reasonable accommodation request. The employee selected for this role must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardshipTVS SCS NA complies with the CPRA: CALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE
