Purchasing Manager – Auburn, USA
Primary Responsibilities:
- Purchasing raw materials and purchased parts as well as auxiliary and operating materials
- Development of a supplier network
- Processing requisitions and carrying out inquiries
- Processing of order processes from requesting quotations, negotiations, order preparation, delivery date tracking to invoice verification
- Material planning and inventory tracking
- Master data maintenance
- Auditing of suppliers
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial engineering or a related field preferred) with additional business management knowledge, or a Bachelor’s degree in business or business studies with additional technical qualifications. Supply chain experience is also preferred.
- Negotiating skills and good knowledge of contract law
- Experience in working with SAP ERP, proficient in MS Office
- Good knowledge of German is an advantage, but not a requirement
- Organizational talent as well as an analytical, structured and effective way of working
- High level of commitment and ability to work in a team
- 5+ years’ experience preferred.
What we offer
- Competitve Base Salary + Annual retention bonus
- Company-paid health insurance for Employees and partial coverage for dependents
- Company-paid dental & vision Insurance for employees and dependents
- Company-paid Group Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and company match
- Health Savings Account option for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, and company holidays.
To apply, please email your resume to tcook@auburnalabama.org