Director of Materials Management at Huntington

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Director of Materials Management Opportunity in Huntington, WV

Kelly Engineering Resources

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Every day, Kelly Engineering Resources (KER) connects engineering professionals with opportunities to advance their careers.  We currently have an exciting Direct Hire opportunity for a Director of Materials Management in Huntington, WV. Our customer is the leading supplier of mining electrical products and services. With over 350 employees across the United States, Canada and South America, they able to provide innovative electrics allowing mines to operate safe and more efficiently. Apply today!

 

Responsibilities and prospects for a Director of Materials Management include:

• Negotiates with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment, and services
• Involved in supplier evaluation and qualification as needed to maintain an adequate supply chain
• Manages day-to-day operations of the purchasing departments at all divisions
• Manages buyers at all divisions
• Coordinates and standardizes all purchasing at all divisions
• Ensure timely receipt of materials to support the production
• Works with each division to properly assess and maintain optimum inventory levels
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor vendor performance including cost, quality, and on time delivery
• Competitively benchmark and do value analysis to achieve continuous cost reductions
• Demonstrate success in material cost management and reduction.
• Establish goals for each division and corresponding plan of execution
• Execute timely purchase orders to support MRP requirements and procure non-inventory requirements
• Establish healthy internal and external business partnerships focusing on strong communication and development of loyalty and trust
• Negotiates supplier contracts as necessary
• Negotiates with vendors for good and services, negotiating the best possible price and service guarantee
• Establishes Purchasing Policies and ensures compliance
• Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate
• Examines bids and makes awards
• Establishes account/credit and terms
• Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost during the time period.
• Checks requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbers
• Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper supplies arrived
• Traces delinquent arrivals from Purchase Orders
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws
• Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

 

Education and experience for a Director of Materials Management include:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
• Professional certifications preferred: CPIM, CPM, APP
• Three to five years of purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing field
• Ability to communicate effectively, foster team development, good organizational skills, and be detailed oriented
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Confident in self and job knowledge
• Initiates resolution to problems
• Demonstrates computer literacy that includes spreadsheet, presentation, and word processing ability
• Excellent customer service skill in support of internal and external customers
• Excel in team oriented culture, ability to succeed in a dynamic environment
• Negotiating skills
• Proficient in SAP
• Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Organizational skills for efficient office control are mandatory
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts
• Solid decision making skills 

 

 

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Country: USA, State: West Virginia, City: Huntington, Company: Kelly Engineering Resources.