Purchasing Manager

회사 개요

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry with $350 M USD in annual revenue. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

 

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (CE&IG) Korea is a subsidiary of Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Group) and is incorporated in South Korea.

개요

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the management, direction and training of the Purchasing staff, inventory control, and sourcing and contracting all goods and services purchased by CIK. This individual is responsible for maintaining and developing buyers to ensure the demands and vast requirements of CIK are fulfilled.

The Purchasing Manager will work in close association with domestic and international suppliers and customers, Production, Engineering, and Finance departments to ensure CIK receives the best quality product at the lowest total cost.

책임

• Responsible for all aspects of purchasing including setting pricing, negotiating agreements, terms and conditions, capitol asset procurement, controlling the budget and any other company wide purchases or requirements.
• Implements purchasing policies and ensures compliance.
• Manages the activities of the Purchasing Department; responsible for the management and training of the Purchasing staff.
• Locates and qualifies domestic and international vendors and develops new supply sources where current vendors are inadequate.
• Reconciles accounting issues pertaining to suppliers.
• Provides make vs. buy analysis, and stock on hand analysis as needed.
• Ensures material availability by overseeing inventory analysis, capacity planning, and lead-time management
• Qualifies domestic and international vendors and conducts on-site audits and inspections when necessary to resolve production, design, quality or delivery problems.
• Analyzes whether supply programs such as kanban, consignment or vendor managed inventory would benefit the company and implements when appropriate.
• Collaborates with internal departments to align procurement with overall business goals.
• Identifies, implements and tracks key performance measures for the Purchasing function and drives improvement in those measures.
• Maintain high visibility of procurement operations by updating and providing reports on procurement.

자격 요건

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in business or related discipline; related certification.
• Seven years’ experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated progression of responsibility within the Purchasing environment. 
• Ability to form a cohesive group consisting of multiple departments and to set and achieve attainable goals (team player.)
• Understanding of Purchasing principles, and how and when to implement.
• Degree in business or related subject required (AA plus experience considered.)
• Strong desire to improve supply chain and the ability to solve problems with minimal input from management.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of product.
• Ability to absorb information quickly, adjust to varying demands and conditions, and react effectively.
• Ability to train and mentor Purchasing staff.
• Understanding of MRP/ERP principles and how to use them effectively.
• Management experience (five or more employees) for five years.
• Knowledge of all business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, purchasing policies.
• Written communication skills: writes clearly and informatively and presents data effectively.
• Verbal communication skills: speaks clearly and persuasively to convey information effectively; actively listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate and responds well to questions.
• Organization skills: manages and completes multiple tasks on time and plans, prioritizes and organizes work to achieve goals with excellent follow through and follow up.
• Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and Outlook.
• Ability to identify and implement changes to processes that increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Purchasing department.
• Ability to negotiate contract requirements to meet CIK’s needs.
• Strong Interpersonal skills.

Work Environment

This job operates in both a professional office environment and a manufacturing/production environment. Commitment to safety is essential. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. 

 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.