Purchasing Manager

For APTURA Group, Core Values are not a slogan, but our way of doing business. They are foundational beliefs that reflect our company’s history and culture. We begin by creating an exceptional customer and employee experience, treating everyone uniquely and focusing on the way they want to be treated. We pride ourselves on providing excellence in our field by hiring and training experts in what we do.  Our industry-leading team uses professional, transparent, and open communication to coordinate all of our activities to ensure we create a safer, more secure world.

By living our Core Values each day, we have the opportunity to make a difference and support our customers by following through on our promise to them of “providing YOU what YOU need, when YOU need it.”

Job Summary — The Purchasing Manager will master ordering, PO’s, material transfers, stock inventory and cycle counting. This position will play a key role in implementing and managing internal material transfers and successful buying programs.

The Purchasing Manager will:

• Provide leadership, management, and accountability to satellite and remote direct reports.
• Develop and maintain an internal material transfer process which maximizes the use of buying and discount programs.
• Develop and execute savings programs through purchasing and efficiency improvements.
• Update and maintain pricing in the ERP, Opening Suite.
• Negotiate frequently with vendors in conjunction with APTURA Officers.
• Work with vendors and internal teams on continuous improvements including review and updates for SOPs and Visual Work Instructions.
• Coordinate with all offices on product safety thresholds and lead times to reduce all delays in the final distribution of material.
• Assist in the facilitation of cycle and year-end inventory counts.
• Implement development programs for all facets of responsibility as outlined in the Job Summary and execute with support from the VP of Operations.
• Promote and participate in continuous education opportunities, culture, and engagement improvements.
• Coordinate with APTURA companies and teams as required to ensure accurate and practical material transfers along with hub and spoke distribution practices adherent to projections and sales trends.
• Provide excellent customer service by having a professional and positive attitude in all interactions with external and internal customers.
• Maintain appropriate levels of staffing and proactively recommend changes as needed.

Essential Functions

• Participate in any and all applicable training opportunities for safety and this position.
• Excellent communication to customers, vendors, and internal team members as required.
• Utilize Opening Suite and applicable computer resources to complete essential business functions.
• Utilize dashboards to remotely monitor various locations, and proactively review and analyze information not conspicuous.
• Manage time and attendance for assigned direct report.
• Coach team members on continuous improvement and performance reviews as required.
• Participate in department leadership meetings, scorecard updates, and long-term improvement projects for all locations.
• Periodically assist with verification of end user deliveries to ensure accuracy of processes.
• Travel to satellite offices as required or requested.

Experience & Other Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Able to sit for long periods at a desk in an office environment.
• Experience in process improvement projects preferred.
• Experience with Opening Suite and Door Hardware Industry strongly preferred.