PURCHASING MANAGER

Description

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment.  HYDAC is a market leader in the fluid power industry specializing in the design and development of custom products for mobile and industrial markets. We work closely with our customers to develop innovative and technologically advanced fluid power solutions.    

We are seeking a Purchasing Manager at our Glendale Heights/Schaumburg, IL facility. Salary is commiserated with experience, and compensation for this position is between $130,000-160,000. HYDAC offers employees a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, paid holidays, PTO, 401k with company matching, FSA account, short term disability and life insurance, and pet insurance along with continuing education assistance.

Position Summary

Responsible and accountable for vender selection, assessing vender capabilities, developing alternate sources, evaluating vendor performance and reducing cost of ownership of purchased materials. The Purchasing Manager develops and implements appropriate procedures to ensure all purchased materials and services conform to documented requirements and that the terms and conditions of purchases are appropriate. Coordinate follow-up to improve customer service and maintain department records.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct activities of purchasing department.
• Supplier evaluation and selection.
• Contract negotiation.
• Coordinate procurement activities and contracts with global subsidiaries.
• Development and implementation of supplier quality management systems for continual improvements.
• Ensures statutory and regulatory requirements are met in procurement of products and services.
• Position involves traveling to suppliers and conducting on-site assessments of suppliers products, facilities, capabilities and quality management systems.

Requirements

 Skills and Attributes

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to perform with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to use of accounting software, inventory software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.
• Must be able to readily perceive defects and communicate to suppliers.
• Analytical: Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Customer Service: Responds promptly to customers needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People: Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.
• Familiarity with purchasing and inventory systems and organizational interfaces.
• Must be team orientated.
• Excellent planning, organizational and communication skills.
• Previous staff administration experience.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.
• Cost Consciousness: Develops and implements cost saving measures.
• Communication: Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A) from a four-year college or university; or 1 to 2 year related experience and/or training' or equivalent of both. 
• A minimum of 5 years in purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing environment. 
• SAP experience preferred.

Safety and Personal Protective Equipment

• Must adhere to all safety rules in force for the location you are in while performing your job responsibilities. This includes at a customer or supplier location.
• Must meet requirements for PPE in specific manufacturing areas when you are in those areas including safety shoes and safety glasses.

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