Project Manager/Buyer

The Project Manager / Buyer position at McKenna is responsible for successful execution and completion of all System / Package Projects, purchasing for the same as well as general purchasing support for McKenna Engineering. This role is accountable for ensuring timely and fiscally responsible Project Management and procurement in support of projects, and for distribution-based inventory. This position also ensures that all information in the company’s ERP system pertaining to purchasing and project costs is current and accurate, confirms that all costing is consistent internal budgets and with all vendor/supplier contracts/agreements, and works alongside the company’s inventory and purchasing leadership teams to maintain a low rate of aging and slow-moving inventory. Must be knowledgeable of the organization’s policies, procedures, practices, products, and services.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Self-motivated with the ability to originate and adapt to new ideas.
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively: both written and verbal
• Ability to work without supervision but ask questions when necessary.
• Ability to step up and take ownership of specific team efforts.
• Ability to plan and organize projects from inception to start-up.
• Understanding of Gantt Chart (MS Project), Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
• Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
• Ability to balance day to day support issues with longer term projects/studies.
• Strong ability to effectively interface with other individuals or groups: sales, shop technicians, construction personnel, vendors.
• Ability to teach/mentor others.
• Ability to complete and manage projects on time and on budget to meet the business objectives.
• Ability to seek out company and customer's needs and prioritize own work accordingly.
• Ability to demonstrate role model behavior including support for diversity, leadership, teamwork, and customer focus.
• Ability to create and promote an environment of trust and teamwork through actions and own behaviors.
• Able to balance PM tasks / requirements with the commercial/business objectives of the Company.
• Able and willing to travel for field work and/or construction crew supervision.
• Performs all duties related to purchasing for McKenna for Projects as well as occasional support of procurement for Service & Repair, distribution, and stock inventory.
• Writes and create POs to support all customer facing activities at McKenna.
• Assists in auditing purchase orders placed on administrative hold.
• Reviews Open POs on a daily basis and enters/updates required and expected dates to ensure accurate information for all open procurement activities.
• Work directly with sales team members, CSRs, and project engineers to purchase material for projects and special orders.
• Work with Accounting, Warehouse, Inside Sales, Vendors/Suppliers to resolve any invoice or receiving discrepancies.
• Build and maintain sustainable relationships of trust through open and proactive communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain all purchase order, supplier relationship, and costing information on a confidential level as appropriate.
• Update costs in ERP system and communicates internally to ensure companywide understanding of all cost updates.
• Assess, communicate, and execute daily tasks and projects as needed to meet deadlines.
• Communicate and/or escalate any vendor/supplier concerns to team members as applicable.
• Communicate and collaborate with management to drive process and procedure improvements.
• Review various reports (i.e. overdue items and PO’s) and take necessary action to ensure supply chain reliability and timeliness.
Perform any other duties, responsibilities, or tasks as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Leadership and interpersonal skills are essential along with a high level of communication skills (both verbal and written) are required to effectively interact with customer and support staffs within the company.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills are important, as well as independent decision making in an environment where a sense of urgency in terms of maximizing profit and minimizing lost is present.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills – Focus on Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management, organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Epicor 21 (EP21) skills a plus

Education and Experience:

• Two to three (2-3) years as a Project Manager and three to five (3-5) years in a general project leadership (e.g., Assistant PM)
• 5 years as a PM is a plus.
• PMP certification and/or B.S. in Mechanical or Civil Engineering is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years relevant purchasing, manufacturing, or engineering experience required.
• Must have knowledge of accounting, product procurement, and data processing systems.
• Familiarity with Municipal Spec Projects

Physical Requirements:

• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor .
• Repetitive manual movements (data entry (10 key, computer mouse, calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Involves walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• Must be able to lift as much as 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying files, ledgers, parts, components, etc.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Able and willing to travel to customer sites and construction sites for meetings, field work, and/or field crew supervision.

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time. Questions about the duties and responsibilities of this position should be directed to the reporting Manager or Human Resources.

FloWorks is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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