Purchasing Manager

Job Details

Job Location

Coastal Pet Headquarters - Alliance, OH

Position Type

Full Time

Job Category

Purchasing - Procurement

Description

Purchasing Manager

Exempt Position

Reports to: Director of Operations

About Us:

Based in Alliance, OH, Coastal Pet Products, Inc. has been a family-owned American manufacturer since 1968. We are a leader in the pet industry with an unwavering commitment to innovation, safety, and quality. We design and deliver quality products that people trust for the dogs and cats they love. We are committed to being a great place to work and encourage associates to excel and grow professionally.

At Coastal Pet, we value people as the source of our strength, and we appreciate your interest in our company. If you want to join a team that works each day to live out our passion for pets, people, and progress, then please apply for this great opportunity. Coastal Pet Products, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are a great company to work for with unique benefits:

• Child Care Assistance
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Insurance Options & Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with Company Match
• Education Reimbursement including Scholarships for Family Members
• Competitive Wages
  
  

JOB SUMMARY:

The Purchasing Manager will oversee all activities of the procurement department to ensure cost-effective and high-quality purchasing. This role involves contract negotiations, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring our inventory status aligns with operational and financial goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, and a passion for driving continuous improvement to ensure all department KPIs are met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure fill rate metrics are met according to company goals.
• Responsible for ensuring raw material supply and cost objectives are met or exceeded by establishing and controlling raw material inventories.
• Investigate variances from planned targets and establish their root cause. Formulate and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Purchasing manager collaborates with managers and peers to fulfill internal and external customer requirements.
• Meets regularly with manufacturing and sales departments to provide supply chain perspective when developing customer proposals.
• Must have strong systems background and the ability to develop current systems and support future ERP implementation.
• Review supplier performance and product quality.
• Identify and address supply chain risk by assessing vendor capabilities and supplier performance for impact on the company.
• Follows Work Instructions, procedures, and company policies, including safety procedures and quality systems requirements.
• Stays updated on market trends and new products.
• Develop a winning team with the skills and cross-training needed to successfully achieve departmental goals.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Yes
  
  

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

• Buyers
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience leading a large sku/high volume purchasing department.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, suppliers, and associates in a professional manner.
• Must have very strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel) and MRP systems.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• 4-year degree preferred in supply chain, operations, or equivalent.
  
  

COMPETENCIES:

• Action-oriented
• Communicates Effectively
• Directs Work
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Strategic Mindset