• To oversee and direct all activities of the Purchasing Department, assure that a sound purchasing strategy is executed, and assure that Fori Automation has a good supply-chain management system in place.
• Responsible to fulfill all administrative requirements for hiring, firing, discipline, merit recognition, and technical development of all reporting personnel.
• Responsible to determine and execute proper manning requirements for the department(s) based on current and future capacity need. (This is done in conjunction with the Operations Manager.)
• Manages the daily office functions of the Purchasing Department and arranges for maintenance to equipment as needed.
• Responsible to prioritize daily activities of reporting personnel and assign work accordingly.
• Responsible for compliance to all established administrative and quality procedures as outlined by Fori Automation executive management. (i.e.: QS-9000TE, ISO, Made-2-Manage, etc.)
• Responsible to assure that procedures/practices are in place that will assure quality workmanship by all departmental personnel.
• Provides necessary feedback to all departments relative to specific cost and timing issues.
• Responsible to determine training needs of department personnel and work with Operations Manager to determine best way to execute those needs.
• Responsible to fulfill objectives of executive management as they pertain to the Purchasing Department functions; this includes all administrative, bureaucratic, and supervisory objectives.
• Responsible for the proper execution of safety procedures/training as outlined and identified by Fori Automation management, MIOSHA, and OSHA for all reporting personnel.
• Responsible for monitoring company established measurables and reprioritizing or adjusting systems/procedures to obtain the desired results. Also, responsible for documenting, record keeping, and presentation to management of measurables.
• Responsible for housekeeping in the following areas: 1) Tool crib and surrounding area, 2) Purchasing office and surrounding area, 3) Salaried parking lot and front and side lawn areas of outside campus, 4) all restrooms, 5) general administrative office spaces.
• Must maintain a professional and cooperative relationship with all Fori personnel and actively participate in problem solving with other departments as it relates to Purchasing issues.
• Responsible for the organization, storage, and retrieval of Purchasing Department data (both printed and electronic) and the effective and timely communication with all other departments concerning this data.
• Establishes guidelines for current supplier base to assure compliance to Fori Automation’s strategic objectives and establishes the proper working relationship with all Fori Automation suppliers.
• Reviews Job Cost reports routinely to verify that jobs are trending within budget and notifies all parties involved when issues arise. Is an active participant in the weekly production meeting.
• Reviews, edits, and authorizes all Purchase Orders over $5,000.00 value.
• Special assignments from President and General Manager.
• Establishes guidelines for current supplier base to assure compliance to Company’s strategic objectives and establishes long term partnerships.
• Represents Fori Automation, and its interests, in any business dealings with suppliers.
• Follows-up with errant suppliers and is the primary ambassador for Fori Automation relative to the supply base.
• Approves/Disapproves vendors for the Approved Vendor List.
• Assists the Sales Department in the development of customer quotations by obtaining outside quotes for goods and services.
Requirements:
Educational: High School Diploma required
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or other related field highly preferred
Experience: 10 years as Buyer in an automotive environment.
5 years previous supervisory experience in purchasing (No degree)
2 years previous supervisory experience in purchasing (With degree)

岗位职责：

1.监督并指导采购部的所有活动，确保执行健全的采购策略，并建立完善的供应链管理体系。

2.负责下属员工的招聘、解雇、纪律处分、绩效认可及技术发展等行政管理工作。

3.根据当前及未来业务需求，与运营经理共同确定并执行部门人员配置计划。

4.管理采购部的日常办公职能，安排设备维护。

5.负责分配工作任务，并优先安排下属员工的日常活动。

6.确保遵守 Fori Automation 高管层制定的所有行政及质量程序（如：QS-9000TE、ISO、Made-2-Manage 等）。

7.建立并落实相关程序/实践，确保部门员工的工作质量。

8.向其他部门提供有关成本及交期的必要反馈。

9.评估部门员工的培训需求，并与运营经理协作确定最佳培训方案。

10.落实高管层关于采购部职能的所有行政、流程及管理目标。

11.确保下属员工遵守 Fori Automation 管理层、MIOSHA 及 OSHA 制定的安全程序/培训要求。

12.监控公司设定的绩效指标，调整系统/程序以实现目标，并负责记录、存档及向管理层汇报。

13.与 Fori 全体员工保持专业协作关系，并积极参与跨部门问题解决（涉及采购相关事宜）。

14.负责采购部数据（纸质及电子）的组织、存储与检索，并与其他部门高效及时沟通。

15.制定现有供应商管理准则，确保其符合 Fori Automation 战略目标，并与所有供应商建立良好合作关系。

16.定期审核项目成本报告，确保项目预算执行，发现问题时及时通知相关方。积极参与每周生产会议。

17.审核、修改并审批价值超过 5,000 美元的采购订单。

18.完成总裁及总经理交办的专项任务。

19.制定供应商管理准则，确保符合公司战略目标，并建立长期合作伙伴关系。

20.代表 Fori Automation 及其利益与供应商进行商务往来。

21.跟进问题供应商，并作为公司与供应商之间的主要协调人。

22.批准/否决合格供应商名单（AVL）中的供应商。

23.协助销售部门开发客户报价，获取外部产品及服务报价。

任职要求：

1.本科学历，机械等相关专业。

2. 10 年以上汽车行业采购经验，其中 5 年采购管理经验。