**Position Summary:** The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing our current buying systems and creating the best and most cost-effective methods for day-to-day purchasing operations. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the department resources, establishing Buyer goals based on corporate inventory needs and sales projections for the coming year and setting career objectives for each member of the purchasing team. They will plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of buyers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Provides analytical and purchasing activity to support manufacturing operations. Negotiates and coordinates sourcing and cost management activities for current and future models. Interfaces to engineering and other departments to monitor progress and expedite activity. Procures materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. This position reports to the Controller. **Essential Functions of the Job:** 1. Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability. 2. Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business. 3. Collaborate with inventory control and sales to develop metrics for gauging inventory level needs and then maintain those levels throughout the year. 4. Direct Responsibility for on-time purchase parts acquisition to ensure continuity of production activity and to minimize/eliminate stock-outs and shortages. 5. Represent Morbark in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers. 6. Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies 7. Interview and hire staff and oversee staff training 8. Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. 9. Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. 10. Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. 11. Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance and inventories. 12. Support the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials. 13. Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers. 14. Implement a program to evaluate and monitor suppliers and/or contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes. 15. Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices. 1. Take the lead in creating profitable ways to manage obsolete and slow-moving stock to help offset losses. 2. Proven history of developing effective inventory management policies. 3. Monitor, manage and improve where possible all company policies and processes related to and required of the Purchasing Department. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):** + Technology – advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications a plus, advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software – JD Edwards One World a plus + Ability to multi-task and have the foresight to plan and delegate accordingly. + Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills. + Strong organizational and time management skills. + Must be open to change. + Requires complex problem-solving skills. + Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model Alamo Group's Leadership Core Competencies: + **Leading Change / Change Management:** _Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance._ + **Leading People / Teamwork:** _Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees' potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives._ + **Communication:** _Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization._ + **Business Acumen:** _Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively._ + **Results Driven** **_:_** _Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement_ **Education and Experience:** + _Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business management. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree._ + _5+ years of experience in purchasing in a manufacturing company._ + _4+ years of experience in a managerial capacity._ + APICS certification preferred. Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).