Nikkiso is hiring a Purchasing Manager

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. 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.