Purchasing Supervisor (Aftermarket Parts)

CLARK Material Handling Company, is a 100 year old company, and a global  leader in the material handling and forklift industry. CLARK is seeking qualified candidates to join our team.

Position Objective/Summary:

The Purchasing Supervisor will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and management of the forklift aftermarket parts business. This position will be responsible for creating buying strategies that takes into account vendor quality including delivery times to the end customer and making sure the correct parts are available at the right time for the right cost in order to deliver the best customer experience possible.

Essential Functions

1. Create and maintain a vendor scorecard that measures performance in the area of on time delivery, quality and delivery standards.
2. Develop, lead, and execute procurement strategies for the company
3. Managing supplier on-boarding and maintenance, including contract negotiation
4. Oversee the management of material requirements and inventory for current and new product development.
5. Hire and provide leadership to the buyers of aftermarket parts to include training and broadening technical.
6. Increase margin and revenue for aftermarket parts by developing cost effective strategies.
7. Implement & manage procurement delivery systems and processes, developing policy and procedures for supplier agreements and procurement policies as required
8. Building and maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers while continually scouting and procuring additional vendors
9. Develop, manage, and publish a vendor scorecard and overall performance of the aftermarket parts purchasing team.
10. Oversee efforts of buyers as they work with engineering, product management, sales, customer service, and finance to develop new product offerings, special projects, and special pricing proposals and supply agreements.
11. Evaluate spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries
12. Approve new potential suppliers and disqualification of existing suppliers.
13. Perform annual performance reviews and establish annual goals and objectives with staff.

Basic Qualifications:

14. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, procurement, or business administration
15. 2+ years’ experience as a purchasing/procurement supervisory role in a manufacturing operation
16. Experience with  sourcing and vendor management
17. Solid judgment along with decision making skills
18. Strong leadership capabilities
19. In-depth knowledge of purchasing policies, procedures, and principles.
20. Skill in negotiating tactics and strategies.
21. Ability to communicate effectively with others through clear and concise data driven facts that support the vision and mission of CLARK Material Handling Company
22. Must be able to work in the US indefinitely without sponsorship
23. Must be willing to travel 25% of your time both domestically and internationally

Disclaimer:

This position description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job; it is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to the job.

Incumbents may be required to perform other duties as assigned or as required by the needs of the business.  CLARK Material Handling Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Clark Material Handling Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.