Hybrid Purchasing Manager presso Digital Check

Summary of Position: (Provide a brief narrative, one or two sentences, that highlights the primary purpose to the organization and key responsibilities of the job).

Leader in Purchasing/Supply Chain team responsible for identifying and qualifying new suppliers as well as developing existing suppliers. Additionally, responsible for ensuring materials are procured and delivered on time and on budget as required to support production and customer needs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Identify & qualify new suppliers as required to support business objectives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with supply partners and vendors. 
• MRB/Quality team member.

• Implements short terms and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures that supports company business plans.
• In collaboration with Director, Supply Chain, interviews, hires/fires Employees for purchasing  Dept.
• Responsible for department yearly reviews and approving payroll time cards.
• Works closely with other departments and organizations to provide support in meeting objectives.

• Document and understand ERP Computer System (Netsuite).
• Lead or participate in special projects, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: (State the essential functions of the job, organized from most to least essential. Include normal day-to-day duties as well as duties that occur at irregular intervals but that are of a recurring and essential nature. Include leadership and managerial responsibilities, if applicable).

• BS/BA degree in related discipline and minimum five (3) years of relevant work experience or, Equivalent combination of education and (5+) years of related experience in similar industry
• Minimum of 1+ year of managerial experience in relevant industry
• Strong interpersonal skills – team player/willingness to pitch in
• Strong verbal and written communications skills with audiences of all levels.
• Proficient at reading and interpreting mechanical drawings
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficient as using an MRP/ERP system in a manufacturing environment and complete understanding of BOM structures, demand planning, and inventory control. Oracle NetSuite experience preferred.
• Must be able to define priorities based on critical requirements. 
• Problem solving, results oriented and strong sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of Injection molding process desirable.
• Experienced in Electrical and/or Mechanical industry highly desired

Personal Skills and Competencies: (Identify any behavioral characteristics and attributes that would contribute to superior performance for this position, i.e. organization skills, communication skills, detail-orientation, analytical skills).

• Leadership and management skills
• Hands on approach (do what it takes to get the job done)
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Accountable 
• Reliable
• High level of integrity

Customer Base: (Identify who the primary and secondary customers are for the position. This includes any person or group of people, internal or external, who rely on the work product or output of the position).

• Supply Partners (domestic and international).
• DCC Production Department
• DCC Engineering Department
• DCC Customer Service/Order Entry
• DCC Service Department

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements of the Job: (Indicate what the physical requirements are to complete the essential functions of the job, i.e. lifting, standing, etc. Also indicate any working conditions that may be out of the ordinary, i.e. travel, on call or unusual hours, exposure to noise, etc.).

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time; standing and walking occasionally 
• Use of hands to type, take notes, reach with hand and arms
• Occasional lifting, can be up to 40 lbs.
• Willingness to work overtime as necessary to meet objectives
• Availability to travel for meetings to other company/business locations, including international travel.
• Exposed to warehouse weather conditions such as very hot or cold conditions
• Exposed to warehouse noise such as forklifts and trucks

The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.  Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.