PURCHASING MANAGER - Reno, NV

SUMMARY

As a Purchasing Manager you will be in charge of supervising the process of purchasing essential products and materials for one of Aurora’s parts distribution centers. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend to meet company objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has supervisory responsibility. This individual is also required to have the ability to communicate and work effectively with the purchasing/marketing teams and all other departments in a team like manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and execute purchasing strategies.

Perform strategic buying activities for assigned product lines.

Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.

Assess, manage, and mitigate risks.

Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.

Monitor upcoming levels of demand and distribution center capacity.

Supplier Costs & Part Parameters

Review supplier cost change analysis and apply the most cost effective purchase pack quantities for the distribution center. Ensure supplier costs are updated on time.

Work with the cost analyst to ensure he/she maintains the desired part parameters in DST.

Materials Management

Review PO’s issued by assigned Buyers and Purchasing Associates to ensure parts are ordered with adequate lead time and stock-outs do not occur. Regularly review back-orders and past-due products to ensure expediting occurs. Ensure assigned suppliers deliver products in correct quantities on time and at the negotiated cost.

Ensure PO’s are issued in a way to minimize excess and obsolete (E&O) items. Return overages back to suppliers.

Interface with Marketing

Work with Product Marketing to launch new programs and promotions. Understand sales projections and impact on parts requirements by distribution center.

Complete supplier scorecards and submit to suppliers at the close of each quarter.

Contribute to efficient implementation of the Aurora dealer meeting and carry out other marketing duties as assigned.

Sales Support

Support the regional sales managers by obtaining accurate due dates on specific parts from suppliers.

Requirements and skills

Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management

Interest in market dynamics along with business sense

A knack for negotiation and networking

Working experience of vendor management software

Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures.

Solid judgement along with decision making skills.

Strong leadership capabilities

BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration and/or equivalent work experience in aftermarket trailer parts.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

Generally, works in an office environment.

Is exposed to warehouse on a daily basis.

Air and land travel may be required.

Generally limited exposure to physical risk.