Purchasing Manager

Summit Bodyworks is a premier builder of mobile display vehicles, mobile medical, law enforcement and other specialty vehicles. We are growing and looking for a Purchasing Manager will oversee the activities of the purchasing department.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution
• HSA match up to $800 per year
• FSA
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
• And an Employee Car Discount Program

• Interviews and trains new staff.
• Manage and develop procurement team members to ensure goals and objectives of the organization are met and that a safe work environment is provided for team members 
• Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Purchases supplies, materials, and parts for the company.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly.
• Develops and maintains inventory databases for supplies and materials used.
• Negotiates and completes contracts with vendors for optimal cost and delivery times.
• Reviews purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company and departmental policies.
• Collaborates with sales and production departments to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department.
• Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
• Sets authorization limits for purchasing staff.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to purchasing with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate by providing verbal feedback in a professional manner.
• Ability to receive and analyze data and input into the computer.
• Normal range of hearing and vision.
• Activities require a full range of body motion including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• The position may require standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 80 pounds.
• The position requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
• Requires the ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment requiring critical thinking skills

• Management experience in a custom manufacturing environment.
• Materials experience in a manufacturing environment to include purchasing, inventory control and shipping & receiving.
• Excellent understanding of Bills of Material, and supporting a manufacturing facility.
• Excellent communication, negotiating skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of physical inventory concepts and cycle counting.
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills
• Able to lead by example with a great attitude.
• Ability to successfully pass a General Abilities Assessment and Post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.
• Valid driver's license.

• Type: Full Time
• Compensation Range: $70000.00 to $85,000.00
• Bonus Eligibility: NO
• Reports To: CEO
• Shift: Mon – Fri,
• Closing Date: Until Filled 

Date Posted: 07-05-2024