Purchasing Manager

With over 100 years’ accumulated experience, ZIEHL-ABEGG is the world leading fan and motor manufacturer. We are the proven leader in the fan and ventilation market, providing innovative and energy efficient solutions to our business partners and customers. ZIEHL-ABEGG is looking for a high energy and results-oriented ---Purchasing Manager who can be a strong contributor to our heavily expanding company. The purpose of this role is to organize and supervise the purchasing functions and personnel of ZAUS, along with managing daily activities in purchasing to include day-to-day and projects purchases.   Purchasing Manager Your main responsibilities will be:Lead and direct the work of purchasing personnel including hiring, training, and supervising. Contract management to include all aspects (e.g. administer, review, manage, file, evaluate, analyze, and negotiate). Negotiate or renegotiate and administer contracts with vendors to include payment terms, pricing, delivery, etc. Administer bidding processes and contracts (e.g. prepare specifications, evaluate bids, recommend vendors, etc.). Research and evaluate vendors/contracts to ensure it is in compliance with government regulations (e.g. vendor debarment and suspension regulation). Evaluate vendors to ensure its performance is aligned with established specifications utilizing supplier scorecards. Evaluate order and bid documentation. Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. Review and maintain good record of purchasing files and records (purchase orders, contracts, etc.) to ensure its compliance with company policies and procedures and ensure the availability of documentation. Review and monitor purchases to ensure its compliance with company policies and procedures. Identify opportunities for cost savings. Compile data from variety of sources for analyzing and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and monitoring of purchasing processes. Response to inquiries from internal and external sources in providing information, direction, and or appropriate referrals. Special projects and/or other duties as assigned.             Job Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, economics or related field required. Minimum of five years of work experience in purchasing related field preferred. Knowledge of procurement software and tools. Demonstrates aptitude and precision working with numbers.Knowledge of purchasing policies processes, and procedures.Knowledge and strong ability to negotiate best vendor terms and pricing. Performed function with little or no supervision in a timely manner with acceptable quality. Ability to learn new software/processes.   We offer: Health, Dental, and Vision as well as Life Insurance and Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) retirement account Paid Time Off (PTO) totaling 20 days per calendar year Holidays totaling 10 per calendar year Competitive wages Career advancement opportunities and training opportunities EEO compliant employer

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