The APTOS Purchasing Manager position plays a critical role in ensuring the timely procurement of materials and services necessary for projects while working with client Preconstruction and Operations teams to provide the best value overall.
Safety
· Be an advocate for Henning's safety culture, always doing the right thing, and promote safety of those around you.
· Complete all trainings as required by Safety Director
Building Relationships
· Be committed to developing lasting relationships, both internally and externally; maintaining respect and professionalism at all times.
· Build internal relationships to foster open, honest and trustworthy communication across all departments.
· Collaborate with project managers to forecast material and equipment needs for upcoming projects, coordinating procurement activities accordingly.
· Work with Preconstruction and Operations teams to complete buyout in a timely manner based on project timeline.
· Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure plentiful resources for all projects, continually improving pricing and quality of work.
· Focus on customer service and value add to build client base.
Focus on End Goals
· Maintain a team oriented and results driven mentality; we are vital to each other's success.
· Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective and timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services required for projects as outlined by client.
· Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
· Source and evaluate potential suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating favorable terms and pricing agreements.
· Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and ensure suppliers are slotted with correct workload to ensure performance levels are met.
· Create buyout schedule to include buyout targets with input from project teams.
· Negotiate and issue purchase orders.
· Ensure compliance with project budgets and provide analysis of deviations.
· Work with manufacturers to ensure adherence to contract T & C's.
· Resolve supplier performance issues and disputes in a timely and professional manner.
· Provide basic support for all departments as needed, along with other assigned duties.
Drive Innovation
· Requires continuous improvement mindset; lead & participate in continuous improvement of processes to eliminate issues and improve customer experience.
· Analyze market trends and pricing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve purchasing efficiency.
· Become a trusted internal resource for industry developments and best practices in procurement and supply chain management.
· Utilize appropriate technology to provide best in class project solutions. This includes estimating (Sage®) and project management software (Procore®) and other web-based collaboration tools.
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